Gypsy_Nurse

Gypsy_Nurse specializes in ICU 3+ years, travel nurse 1+ years.

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1. How to deal?? STRESSED OUT NEW GRAD!

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to hella_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   You sound homesick and a little overwhelmed...actually you sound like me a few years ago when I switched over to travel nursing. I am from Minnesota but moved to Texas for travel nursing, so not...

2. night nursing and healthy snacks

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to anon456's topic in Health, Stress Management

   In my lunch bag I have for my lunch and snacks: Smart Ones meal, two packs of oatmeal, a bag of carrots, a protein bar (currently my new favorite is the peanut butter chocolate one, a Zone bar, from...

3. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Agree with most posters on this thread. I live in the midwest, and granted the pay is not the best where I'm from but as a travel nurse I am making it work. I own my own home, drive a brand new car,...

4. My pet peeves

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   Ugh, constantly "she is alert and orientated." Or, a friend calls you up "my kid is throwing up/feels sick/has this bump on her hand what should I do" um.....#1 I'm not a peds nurse, #2 I don't have...

5. Night Shift? When do you exercise?

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to Rabid Response's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I think this thread is a bit old, if I'm reading the date of the first post correctly (2009), but I think it's a good thread with great information. I work nights, have been for 4 years, and I MUST...

6. Out of ratio and dirty rooms a ok!?

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to Chaotic Mind's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   :redlight: California will have a hayday when they find

7. Do I need Malpractice insurance?

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

   True...I guess I always heard from others that the hospital has approx $100,000 malpractice on each employee. However, I haven't researched it so it's just hearsay. The nurses that I'm asking right...

8. Are there really enough jobs???

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to raspysunny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I first started as an LPN in the VA system, by some miracle. Once I got my RN license the government had a hiring freeze going on. Since I was at the VA and wanted to stay with them for my entire...

9. Do I need Malpractice insurance?

   Gypsy_Nurse replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

   I don't have it...I'll probably get torched for asking this but aren't nurses covered under their place of employment as far as malpractice insurance? Also, I don't know anyone (that I know of) who...

10. I'd kill you

    Gypsy_Nurse replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with jadelpn, have a meeting with your manager and/or DON first to let them know about the situation(s) that are causing you to feel uncomfortable. They will (hopefully) appreciate it (even if...

11. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Gypsy_Nurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I told my recruiter I wanted a travel nurse assignment far from home, but I never expected THIS far

12. Working with more than one agency?

    Gypsy_Nurse replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    In my two years as a travel nurse I've worked with two different agencies, am signed up for three, and contemplating signing up for a fourth. I use my one agency as a "backup" agency when I can't get...

13. Virgin Islands Licensing

    Gypsy_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    I am thinking of doing a travel assignment hopefully next winter/spring to the Virgin Islands and I was wondering what the licensure process entails. I tried going onto their website but it's just a...

14. Relocating to Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler area

    Gypsy_Nurse posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, I'm considering relocating to the SE Phoenix metro area. I've been doing some research on the hospitals in the area and still have a few questions, maybe you guys could help me. I have 4 years...

15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Gypsy_Nurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE this thread! As a travel nurse I can safely say I have worked at many hosiptals. I always love hearing all the stories that each hospital has, because you know that every hospital is haunted...