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Can you use an under body bair hugger and either and upper or lower as well over the patient?

I have worked at a few places where we have used upper and lower (spine), as well as under and lower (breast) with NO issues. In fact, the anesthesiologists mandated it!!! I am at a different facility today and the anesthesiologist went crazy on the ...

I PM'd you.

I applied for my OR license tonight. I may come up there in March. PM me pls.

I attended the Travelers' Conference in Vegas. The smart people who crunch numbers said Obamacare will be great for travel nursing: everyone will have insurance and use it. Hospitals would also rather have a temporary fix (eg, traveler), until they a...

Amazingly well-written and absolutely horrifying story! You are so talented!

I drove from Ft Laud to LA 4 months ago. I had an extravagant trip planned, then realized the immensity(is that a word?) of a cross country drive. I did I-10 to I-8. I think you can do I-10 all the way. My stops were Pensacola, Houston, Tucson and Sa...

I had so wanted to spring for the ARIA! It is really is a good deal through the travelers conference website- $169, I think. However, I decided to stay and hit Lake Mead Fri night and stay there Sat and Sun, so I found a room at Flamingo for $58 Wed ...

There is an old post (somewhere here) that gives alot of info on VA Nurse Travel Corps. I read quite a bit about it, went to the site, started the paperwork, then basically gave up and went the conventional agency route. It was EXTENSIVE! It seemed i...

I am going to register, too!

Planning HI in Dec-Jan. Do the "local" agencies in Oahu arrange housing ? (Does anyone know?) Has anyone traveled there with any of the "larger" agencies?

I just got my perm ca lic, but I had sent prints in and they sent to FBI. I am not positive, but I am pretty sure if you want livescans, you must do it in thestate of CA. Their board is very helpful and friendly. Give them a call. Good Luck!

I vote YES! Things happen for a reason and it sounds as if you are long overdue for an adventure. Decide where you want to go first and apply for the state license. If you want to try for a first assignment in your home state, go for it, but apply fo...

Nurseinadream:Considering Dartmouth OR offer. I see you liked it there! Will probably wait till fall. Thoughts on housing ???

I live in and grew up in Ft. Lauderdale. I have never worked at Cleveland Clinic, but know a few ppl who have and it has a good reputation. Do you know where you will be living yet? Where are you from in FL? It is a fairly young crowd out west- there...

March 24-29, 2012. Cannot get website to post, so Google AORN Congress for info. It takes many years to become very proficient in OR. Even after many years, every case and patient is different. We are always learning and adjusting-that's what makes i...

Anyone going? I am- first time! Excited; plus, never been to NO. If anyone has ever been to Congress, what to expect, hints, etc. appreciated...

I am planning to travel in 2012. I unfortunately let my CNOR certification lapse a few years ago. Do I need to have this to travel? I have 23 years experience.

YAY. Glad you reposted. I would love to travel to NYC and need info as well.

I went to the hunting section at Walmart and got a cute pair of pink "shooting" glasses. They were about $7 and work great!

NEVER! Once case gets going, there is still so much to do! Charting, yes, but there is so much more: re-review card to be sure everything is there-and update it if needed; get dressings ready. Help scrub as needed. Think about next case-mentally pre...

Agreed! I like to keep it like a hospital chart, but my Chrono summaries are a Word document. I do tables with 3 columns: Provider, date, summary. Each page is numbered and I have headers on each page with the case info and date updated. Works out ve...

I am so happy to see that there are many "over-40s" traveling. I am 47 and just got the "baby" off to college. I am planning to start travel nursing in May. I have waited so long for this, and this travel forum has been very helpful . Thanks to all t...

Thanks, Deb. I do have ACLS. I may try to recertify..we will see. I may try an assignment and see if I like it rather than stress. Thanks so much for your input, though!

I was VERY shy when I started in nursing. Want a sure-fire cure for your anxiety and low self-esteem? STAY IN NURSING!!! You will become a strong, assertive, self-confident person. Keep trying! Practice reports at home in the mirror or with friends a...