JSJones,RN

"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 extending! Plan to leave in May but who knows!

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 post. Since I don't have anything major in my name ...

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 you're going to treat an asymptomatic pressure, howeve...

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 went to the CPA only for a consult because I was so n...

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 February 2012 and I/we are still here! (We=3 old friends...

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 usually me who is uncomfortable in these situations, yes...

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 from the seasoned nurses. It takes time to prove ...

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 upset me, but overall I have had only good experie...

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 pleurisy.

I think it may be!! I grew up on a farm and have seen a lot of pigs with this same condition! lol

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 VISEDRN do. You absolutely did the right thing by send...

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 later that month. However, the ER I worked in at t...

No problem! Good Luck!

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 Traveler's Haven for housing and they put us in a very ni...

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 the surgical site. Listen to your doc and follow all...

Yes, I do believe that I would respond. I choose this profession to help ALL those in need regardless of situation. We accept risks everyday in our profession. Every two years when I renew my license in Virginia, I check the box that asks if I am wil...

I agree with BagLadyRN. I too am in that same situation. I just sent my info and documents to a highly recommended tax specialist who mainly works with travel nurses and other mobile professionals. Visit his website www.traveltax.com he answers a lo...

It really depends on the area but my previous two assignments, I choose to set up the housing myself. There are a lot of corporate housing agencies that you can work with who will help you find appropriate housing and supply you with all the things y...

I started travel nursing in March of 2011 after 4 years at my previous ER and I can tell you, that first assignment was very intimidating! Mine was in Houston, TX and I got, as said in a previous response, 2 days of floor orientation and 1 day of hos...

I couldn't agree more! As my Grandfather says, (he's 92 and can get by with saying just about whatever he wants) "Opinions are like a**holes, everybody's got one and others besides yours, and even yours on occassion, stinks!" If you don't like the th...

I may be looking at this all wrong but I haven't seen a response yet that was downright condescending. As far as the ones that ask for information about the med given and pt's age/size, those are pretty legit questions since it wasn't included as tho...

ColleenRN2B- Having 13 "likes" on a post such as OCNRN's further justifies Trav's second sentence of his post! Nothing like kicking people when they're down! I'm sure yourself and OCNRN have never made mistakes but I for one am human and unfortunatel...

I'm a fairly new nurse, passed the NCLEX in June of 2008 (yes on my first try) and have been reading these posts wondering why it always has and continues to be a competition between 'older'/seasoned nurses and the younger generation. I did learn a l...

EricaSAFJAF: I understand your concerns as I have a close friend that received a DUI during our nursing program. I don't think you'll be kicked out of your program but you'd have to check the progam's policies related to that. He had to go before the...

I totally understand! I usually work anywhere from 5 to 7 night 12 hour shifts in a row and by the end of those nights, I don't know whether I'm coming or going! Emotionally, mentally, and physically drained! My first complete 24 hours off is most al...