JSJones,RN replied to ashleykaye86's topic in Travel
"JSJones - I can tell you've been on the Rez for a while since the describe Farmington and Flagstaff as the "big cities":D" I know!!! Came here for a "13 week" assignment in July of 2011 and keep...
JSJones,RN replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel
Sarahc331: Your information is good however, I filed as 'part-year' resident in both states. I didn't claim a "permanent address" in VA which is my home state. I don't think I stated that in my last...
JSJones,RN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency
We use hydralazine quite a bit in the ER I work in. Labetalol is an ok choice...I tend to think metoprolol works better...but if their HR is in the 30's, I doubt I would choose a beta blocker. If...
JSJones,RN replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel
So a little update.... I just finished filing my taxes....didn't use the website I previously recommended but instead went to a CPA locally who does several co-workers' taxes. Anyhow, I originally...
JSJones,RN replied to ashleykaye86's topic in Travel
I am a travel nurse in an IHS facility in Kayenta, AZ. I started here in July of 2011 with in the intention of completing the standard 13 weeks and moving on to another location. Well...its now...
It completely depends on the patient and your situation. I have taken care of a lot of women who could care less as long as they are treated with respect and dignity. As a young male nurse, its...
I, am a young nurse, at age 24 now, I've been a RN for 4 years. I am treated like the 'know-nothing youngster' everyday but like other responses have noted, I take advantage of the knowledge I receive...
I have been a travel nurse on the Navajo Reservation in northern AZ for about 9 months and can that I have grown so much as nurse! There have been a few patients, but you'll have those anywhere, that...
JSJones,RN replied to xoxo0414's topic in Nursing Career
would probably have to say pleurisy due to the length of recover and pain associated with the recovery. That being said, the risks of the recovery for a tonsillectomy are greater than those of...
JSJones,RN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency
I have been and ER nurse for only a few years and want to personally apologize for the way you were talked to. I also want to say that not all of us think the way the nurse you gave report to and...
JSJones,RN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency
No, there isn't a requirement of hours to be completed prior to taking TNCC. I took it about 4 months after I graduated and did fine, was actually asked to assist with teaching the next class offered...
I traveled to Katy, TX which is about 20 minutes outside of Houston. I loved it there! We drove to Galvestine Beach a few times which is about 1.5 hours south. We used a company by the name of...
JSJones,RN replied to xoxo0414's topic in Nursing Career
No, you are not a hypocrite! What I have experienced, is that the older the patient is the harder the recovery is. Usually the biggest risk comes 7 to 10 days post-op and that risk is hemorrhage at...