bahamagirlrn

bahamagirlrn BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. HUGE step forward for NP's!!!

    bahamagirlrn replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I do not know if you are aware that the NPs at Kaiser are represented by CNA and their contract does not expire until August 2022. No NPs in primary care are being replaced by physicians....

  2. Online Instructor with MSN

    bahamagirlrn replied to Tree5981's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Pixie, RN I just completed my MSN Nurse Executive from Chamberlain in April and I thought about applying to Chamberlain to teach online in their BSN program at first but there were no jobs online....

  3. Capella University

    bahamagirlrn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are there any former, current or prospective students out there who can give their opinions on Capella University? Thank you. Staff Update If interested in what others have to say about Capella...

  4. Best private health insurance?

    bahamagirlrn replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    I went through the ACA and I pay BCBS every month for my coverage. I am in the Blue Network S. My copays for OV are $10, Specialty visits are $40, no copays if I go in network for labs, X-rays etc. My...

  5. Best private health insurance?

    bahamagirlrn replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    Do you have BCBS or Cigna in

  6. Best private health insurance?

    bahamagirlrn replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    NedRN, no I did not qualify for a

  7. Best private health insurance?

    bahamagirlrn replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    I bought my insurance through the ACA as the other sites were very expensive and I am paying nearly $300 per month. Prior to purchasing it, I did a lot of research as it related to office co-pays,...

  8. can one do travel nursing and a per diem shift?

    bahamagirlrn replied to Jstephie917's topic in Travel

    I tried the one shift per month and it was not easy for me. I had to ensure that my manager could have accommodate my time off to include my days to travel back and forth. Once I got home, I didn't...

  9. Capella University

    bahamagirlrn replied to bahamagirlrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GinRN777, can you elaborate on the programs being "fluff"? I'm interested in the MSN diabetes specialization and I know that will be rigorous also. All the

  10. Capella University

    bahamagirlrn replied to bahamagirlrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually I did speak to an admissions counselor and their students get a 10% discount if they are a member of ANA. They have some interesting MSN

  11. Informatics?

    bahamagirlrn replied to pie123's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Is anyone here completing their Informatics degree at American Sentinel

  12. Dealing with crappy tech/assistant performance

    bahamagirlrn replied to mitral's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would pull the person aside and speak to them about their job performance. If there's no improvement, then I will follow the chain of command. At the end of the day it will be the nurse's ( )...

  13. What meds are typically administered in an outpatient dialysis clinic.

    bahamagirlrn replied to IMOKAY's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Also Venofer or Ferrlicit is given and these are iron compounds given via the venous machine

  14. Fingerprinting in Georgia for TX, FL, and CA RN License

    bahamagirlrn replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    Grapenut, have you tried calling the Cherokee County Sheriff's office in Canton, GA? I was able to have my prints done there for

  15. Los Angeles travel assignment...

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseVirgo's topic in Travel

  16. Car Damaged While Driving To Or From An Assignment?

    bahamagirlrn posted a topic in Travel

    Hello All, Did anyone of you ever sustain damage to your vehicle while driving to or from an assignment? On Friday while driving to my assignment, there was a huge piece of steel cable lying on I -20...

  17. Car Damaged While Driving To Or From An Assignment?

    bahamagirlrn replied to bahamagirlrn's topic in Travel

    We will see as the lady I spoke with stated this morning that she will send me a claim form. If they don't pay, good. However if they do

  18. Car Damaged While Driving To Or From An Assignment?

    bahamagirlrn replied to bahamagirlrn's topic in Travel

    We will see as they are sending a claim form for me to

  19. Los Angeles travel assignment...

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseVirgo's topic in Travel

    NedRN, thank you very

  20. Los Angeles travel assignment...

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseVirgo's topic in Travel

    There is no need to be rude. For your info I traveled between 2006-2009. Things has changed a lot. This is a forum for nurses to help each other out and be resourceful. You are very rude and I never...

  21. In need of a change and a little adventure...Considering traveling.

    bahamagirlrn replied to sarena33's topic in Travel

    ERGypsyRN, it helps but I decided to leave Bailey at home. I work dialysis where the hours can be unpredictable as my husband will be back and forth. He is a ShihTzu and weighs 10 pounds and very very...

  22. Any other dialysis travelers?

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have a PRN job on a renal floor at home and I have spoken to the manager about floating to the center and working with

  23. In need of a change and a little adventure...Considering traveling.

    bahamagirlrn replied to sarena33's topic in Travel

    ERGypsyRN, Can you give me some tips on exactly you had to endure while providing your own housing with two dogs please? Thank

  24. Any other dialysis travelers?

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    NurseRies, do you only work with acutes? I work with chronics but I want to learn acutes also so that I can be flexible. I want to go to Cali next but if I like it I'll do two tours here. So far the...

  25. Any other dialysis travelers?

    bahamagirlrn replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, this helps because when I travelled between 2006-2009, if you we're quoted $35/ hr you got that and your housing was provided. Tax advantage can be confusing and I do not want to get burned by...