Reigen

Reigen

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  1. Aides Passing Meds

    Reigen replied to PiperLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In New Mexico they have CMAs that are regulated by the BON> so check with your states BON and find

  2. Questions about RN role in LTC

    Reigen replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My thoughts are a bit different after working the past 28 years off and on in long term care: The Charge Nurses the role is not simply a shift role with some "extra" duties/ tasks that are done. It is...

  3. Something suspicious about payback of

    Reigen replied to burningout's topic in Travel

    I would read your contract again and go over the penalities for a cancelled contract. Was the contract cancelled with no fault on your part? If so, then I would think that your agency would not charge...

  4. New Mexico - National Screening Information

    Reigen replied to laochinti's topic in General Nursing

    New Mexico just changed the areas code to 575 in some places try that with the rest of the number you have that also might be why you can not get

  5. Travel contract

    Reigen posted a topic in Travel

    I was offered a travel position for 8 hour shifts on 2 to 10 p.m. I accept the 5 8 hour shifts per week. After working 2 days I find the next's month schedule with 12 hour shifts and I am being...

  6. Travel contract

    Reigen replied to Reigen's topic in Travel

    Finally got ahold of the "big boss" today, and he was gracious to listen and offered to set things right on Monday. I sincerely appreicate everyone's input and ideas and sugggestions.

  7. Travel contract

    Reigen replied to Reigen's topic in Travel

    Thank you. I did speak with my recruiter on Wednesday, was told that my questions and concerns were going to the owner/big boss, and heard nothing sback about the changes. I even sent another email...

  8. Old RN-New traveler- advice?

    Reigen replied to rubi2sda's topic in Travel

    You are very welcome, please post when you are hired and arrive safely in Kentucky. I am not sure where this job is located at other than in the state of Kentucky, but across a state from your...

  9. Old RN-New traveler- advice?

    Reigen replied to rubi2sda's topic in Travel

    i found this on a recrutement forum: maybe this will help you out reigen 130230.1 immediate need for 3 med/surg positions in kentucky. private housing, travel expenses, many more benefits, please...

  10. Resume advice, pls see

    Reigen replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the format I use: Name Address Telephone Number Email (if you have one) Professional Summary (Instead of objective) Skills, Computer, documentation (Make like a bullet) Professional...

  11. How Does Your Job Keep You From Giving Good Patient Care?

    Reigen replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, I was told that there are interpreters (for several languages) on at all times...I am lucky if there is one, so I can't communicate with some of the patients. Trying to locate a...

  12. Admiration, Gratitude and Thanks

    Reigen replied to Boothra's topic in General Nursing

    First, I sincerely hope your Mother is getting better. Second, thank you for the kind words, and the encouragement to continue going into work each day. Know that we do make a small difference in our...

  13. Another $$$ question?

    Reigen replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in Colorado so the salary ranges here might not be what is the going rate where you are, but a 58 bed facillity is paying $65,000.00$72500.00 and a 117 bed facillity has a range of $85000 to...

  14. Need Motivation!!

    Reigen replied to bagladyrn's topic in Travel

    I am laughing so hard at the breeding belongings statement... I too will be leaving on Saturday for the next place...I am packed, and ready to leave and now I have to pack for a hubby and 3 dogs...

  15. Has anyone heard of .....

    Reigen replied to kat29's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think you might have heard "RES" but in fact mean Aureus Medical Group. This company frequently "cold calls" facilities and ask to speak with the agency and /or travel nurse... then will ask that...

  16. Recruiter Fired

    Reigen replied to redsnapper3333's topic in Travel

  17. Need Ortho T-shirt Slogan

    Reigen replied to Colorado1's topic in Orthopedic

    I saw these : a skeleton with the saying of "We can fix what you broke". Ortho Nurses are humpty dumpty's Idol ! Pic of a cracked egg Make no bones about it Ortho can fix you up hope this helps you...

  18. Phsycian Refusal to write med orders

    Reigen replied to Luv Nursing's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    At the facillities where I have worked, sometimes the new Residents has arrived with less than stellar orders. In those cases we either call the physician who wrote the orginal orders for...

  19. ? Is PRN Travel Nursing Allowed?

    Reigen replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It would be better to try a local per diem agency to pick up shifts around your regular scheduled days at your full time job, rather than a travel position. When taking a travel position, one is on...

  20. seems like i don't know a thing! What's next?

    Reigen replied to pinkTLC's topic in General Nursing

    You made it! You survived nursing school--All should be well, right? Once you’re out of school and the reality of your chosen profession hits you, it can be quite overwhelming, no matter how...

  21. Am I being "nickle and dimed?"

    Reigen replied to rnrae's topic in Travel

    If your contract specifically states guaranteed hours, then the agency must pay you for those hours. While the agency can say that they will not be able to bill the facillity for those hours (and they...

  22. Bullying in the workplace

    Reigen replied to nmred's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    California has legislation that requires businesses to have a workplace injury prevention plan and a specific law to combat violence in hospitals---Title 8, CCR, 3203; Penal Code 171b; Title 29,...

  23. Difference between travel and agency??

    Reigen replied to nursern20's topic in Agency Nurses

    Participating States in the NLC Nurse Licensure Compact COMPACT STATES IMPLEMENTATION DATE Arizona 7/1/2002 Arkansas 7/1/2000 Colorado...

  24. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    Reigen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I called in to work,(last Friday - 0800) explaining that my Father had just passed away(O145)...and that I would not be able to come in to work (I did have the next three days off)and as his funeral...

  25. Assignments Colorado Springs anyone?

    Reigen replied to str8fan62's topic in Travel

    Try this agency: Traveling Nurses of Colorado Springs 687 Citadel Drive East Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 637-0808 1-800-765-4776 (800) 311-3803