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  1. Pantoprazole suspension

    sarahc331 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Has anyone used the Pantoprazole granules (extended release suspension)? The packet says to mix with apple juice or applesauce only. I've asked a couple other nurses I work with, and the pharmacist,...

  2. Pantoprazole suspension

    sarahc331 replied to sarahc331's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank You! Can you by chance provide me with the link where you found that? I've been thinking about this...if the granules are activated by a neutral pH, how does it ever become activated once...

  3. Stanford travel / Level I teaching facility in CA

    sarahc331 posted a topic in Travel

    I was wondering if anyone has any RECENT travel experience w/ Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA? I'm interested in getting a contract there and have learned that American Mobile is the only agency...

  4. Henry Mayo in Valencia, CA

    sarahc331 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm looking into taking an assignment at the Henry Mayo hospital in Valencia, CA. Anyone heard anything about it, or traveled there before? Any input would be greatly

  5. Travel Nursing

    sarahc331 replied to Jenniev33's topic in Travel

    Minimum requirements are one year in the specialty in which you are looking to travel in and usually two years of experience as a nurse. Some hospitals will have higher requirements. My FIRST...

  6. Truestaff

    sarahc331 replied to Sujette's topic in Travel

    Freemont Rideout in Yuba City is the facility they tried MULTIPLE times to push me into, each time coming back with a better offer after I'd turn them down, always saying "the hospital has just...

  7. How to pick a travel nursing company for first time travelers?? Help!

    sarahc331 replied to vivre_rire_amour's topic in Travel

    I also carry my own insurance and have worked with four different agencies. Up until just recently flexibility in location and pay was my top priority and it didn't really matter to me who provided...

  8. Assess This Offer...

    sarahc331 replied to Code55's topic in Travel

    There are two major points you need to consider. The first is your desire to work overtime. I've had contracts that provide for a separate OT rate and others that go based on the standard time &...

  9. Good and bad in CA, NM, and WA

    sarahc331 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I am currently on contract at Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver WA and am enjoying it quite a lot. I also just finished a contract at Mercy Medical in Redding CA which I MOSTLY liked...

  10. Truestaff

    sarahc331 replied to Sujette's topic in Travel

    I've not worked for them but I've received calls from them DOZENS of times. I spoke in depth with a recruitment manager, Mike, who was trying to sell me on a specific facility in CA where they have...

  11. Fastaff

    sarahc331 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Travel

    Fastaff just staffed the hospital I work per diem at during a strike. I spoke with several of the nurses and not one of them had any complaints about Fastaff and the pay is amazing. I finish my...

  12. Simultaneous Electrolyte Administration

    sarahc331 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Good Morning! I want to preface my topic with the following: I am a relatively new traveler, just had my first day of orientation at my second travel assignment but have been a nurse for 9 years....

  13. Simultaneous Electrolyte Administration

    sarahc331 replied to sarahc331's topic in Critical Care

    I understand that I am temporary and fully intend on doing it the way they ask but still would like to know the rationale. I just don't understand doing something for no reason, particularly if it...

  14. Simultaneous Electrolyte Administration

    sarahc331 replied to sarahc331's topic in Critical Care

    Just to clarify, I was intending to run the supplements thru two separate IVs, so it wasn't just a compatibility

  15. Stanford travel / Level I teaching facility in CA

    sarahc331 replied to sarahc331's topic in Travel

    I just started my contract at Stanford last week thru AMN. There were a couple dozen travelers starting the same day as me and I think pretty much everyone was there thru AMN. The people leading the...

  16. Resume stand out or resume death sentence???

    sarahc331 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It would definitely stand out but they look particularly difficult to read to me. Put yourself in the shoes of the person sifting thru resumes...you might potentially have hundreds of qualified...

  17. leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

    sarahc331 replied to tinker.72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with those who say RUN! NEVER jeopardize your nursing license and all the hard work you put in to acheive that (especially while raising a family) just for a paycheck. No one...

  18. worried

    sarahc331 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    I am just beginning to make arrangements for my first travel assignment and have a lot of the same concerns because my husband and I own a home that we pay $1500 for between mortgage & taxes. We...