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  1. Will this turn future employers off?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't see how I cna't tell them. There are going to be certain days that I simply can't work and I want to make them aware of those days during my interview. I think they will ask me why,...

  2. What is your opinion on this job offer?

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    A bit about me: I am a RN with almost 3 years experience in Med/Surg. I am wanting to go back to school (night classes) this Spring! The job opportunity is working as a private caregiver with a 13...

  3. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I hope it goes by fast. I have aged 5 years in 4 weeks. It is the regular staff members that are making it extremely rough for me. 9 weeks, 9 weeks. Sounds like an

  4. What questions do you ask the hospital during your phone interview?

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I am finishing up my first travel assignment, which has been dreadful, horrific, and has aged me 5 years in 2 months. I have another 6.5 weeks left. I am going to take 6 weeks off before jumping back...

  5. Do you like you job as a WOCN better than bedside nursing?

    raindrop posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It seems like you are able to deliver more of a nurses' touch with this type of nursing. And it also seems a lot LESS stressful than bedside nursing.

  6. Do you know of any nurses that left nursing?

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking about it. I feel like I have aged soooo much since becoming a nurse. Especially the past couple of months. Also, I have GI probs because my nerves are shot (diarrhea every night, minutes...

  7. Am I being unreasonable? Kind of LONG

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I am on my first travel assignment, which I absolutely hate going to. The hospital is extremely unfriendly to travelers. Please tell me how you feel about my agency/recruiter: First off, I was going...

  8. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I sure did. And as soon as this assignment is done, I will check this post and reply to any PM's, giving whoever wants the name of it. I was told not to announce any more info on here, or give anyone...

  9. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    6.5 weeks until I can jimp into my Camry after work, and not have to worry about heading back in 12 hours!! I can see it now. In 6 weeks my back seat and trunk will be full of boxes. I will turn my...

  10. St. Elizabeth's anyone?

    raindrop posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just wondering if you guys have heard anything good/bad about this hospital. It is in Wicker

  11. For those that have been fired as a traveler.......

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    This is a spinoff from the thread about the hospital breaking the contract because of "clinical concerns". What do you do if something like this happens to you and you are seeking new emplyoment -...

  12. I want this job, BUT......

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    It is only 30 hours a week. But it sounds perfect for me.....It is working as a diabetic educator at a very busy clinic (a block away from my apartment). They will put me throught the training to get...

  13. Regular staff members are so snotty to me, the traveler

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    This is my first travel assignment and I HATE it. It is so unorganized. But what I hate the most is how the staff is treating me. They treat me like ^TI&YI. The CNA's don't do what I ask of them...

  14. IS this norma for Med/Surg night shift...or is it just my hospital?

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I get to work at 7pm and I get my assignment - between 7-9 patients (Med/Surg). I work from 7pm-7 am I get report; there are so many interruptions during report, report last from 40 minutes to an...

  15. All of the jobs that I want say BSN preferred

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am only a year away from getting my BSN, and next semester I can actually enroll in 500 level courses toward MSN. Which I am considering! But I am sooooooo sick of bedside nursing. I want to work...

  16. St. Elizabeth's anyone?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks, I didn't realizing they were joining! Saint Elizabeth's/Saint Mary's is on my list of places to apply at because I am going to move to the WP area. If you don't mind me asking: Do they offer...

  17. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thanks everyone. Ans the assignment is at G. S. Ill STAY AWAY!!!!!! I know of 2 travelers that have broke their contract to get out of this place. I can't aford to do that for a number of reasons........

  18. IS this norma for Med/Surg night shift...or is it just my hospital?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. No clerk from 7pm-7am, and no clerk at all (even on days) on

  19. IS this norma for Med/Surg night shift...or is it just my hospital?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody does chart check at her hospital. She said the nurse that receives the order is responsible and must ensure that it gets done/entered...whatever. The nurse that receives it has to sign it off...

  20. What type of work can I do if I go for this degree?

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    The University of Phoenix online has a MSN degree with interest in Geriatrics. I think it is "MSN in Gerontology," to be exact. I love, love geriatrics, but I don't EVER want to work in a nursing...

  21. IV compatability again

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am anal about this topic aren't I?? Well, please help me understand. If I were to hang, for example, a piggyback, I always check to ensure that it is compatable with the primary. I use my IV drug...

  22. Math for Meds - a simple Q (I think)

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    But I am probaly making it too complicated. I have seen titration protocols. I will use Heparin as an example.... A initial bolus of Heparin calls for (example): 13/kg = units to give. I have always...

  23. IV compatability again

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    KCL is compatable with any antibiotic,

  24. WHat is the difference between these Central lines???

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the difference is between a Groshong, portacath, infusaport.......can any please tell me the difference, and what the difference is in appearance. I want to be able to look at a line...

  25. Med-Surg Certification

    raindrop replied to pride's topic in General Nursing

    So I went to the ed4nurses website.....does tthe ed4nurses methd really help you at the bedside? I don't see how it can be