BD-RN

BD-RN BSN, RN

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  1. background

    BD-RN replied to miam's topic in Travel

    Just because you have a blip on your record shouldn't prevent you from getting your license. Was it actually a felony, or a misdemeanor? What you have on your record is a conviction, which yes,...

  2. Is traveling REALLY all that AND SOME???!!

    BD-RN replied to NurseLizabeeRN's topic in Travel

    I just started traveling this year. Do I make BANK? No; technically my gross income is about the same as my last staff job. But now I get to go where I want ALMOST as often as I want. I'm not tied...

  3. Potassium replacement while on clear liquid diet?

    BD-RN replied to Alfi_srq's topic in Patient Medications

    WHAT?! uh...no. Pts are sometimes prescribed PO instead of IV potassium for a few reasons, some MD's believe the smaller doses of PO will actually last longer, especially the extended release horse...

  4. rationale ..seems wrong

    BD-RN replied to bhallakishu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The thing to remember with NCLEX... sometimes a) the answer you want (the actual 1st intervention you should do) might not be there, and b) you might ACTUALLY do two, three, or all of the things...

  5. Traveling to NC

    BD-RN posted a topic in Travel

    I used to work in the Durham/Chapel Hill area before I started traveling, and I attended nursing school there so I'm pretty familiar with the general RN salary for permanent staff. I'm curious if...

  6. Traveling to NC

    BD-RN replied to BD-RN's topic in Travel

    Thanks so much Ned! I was hoping you'd have some insight. Good to know I won't be spending an entire paycheck on rent like I used to for a decent place near

  7. 4 weeks notice

    BD-RN replied to cn4333's topic in Travel

    The last two permanent positions I had required a four week notice. Actually, when I was transitioning between the two and made sure HR at the new hospital was aware, the rep replied, "I completely...

  8. Has anyone worked at any of the Sutter Hospitals as a traveler or contingent staff

    BD-RN replied to positivethinker's topic in Travel

    I only have 2 contracts under my belt, but I do have four hospitals now on my resume; my experience thus far has shown me that every hospital you go to will have something you don't like about it, or...

  9. Apartment Walking Distance to Duke Medical?

    BD-RN replied to LoveSupreme's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Steer clear of Colonial Village at Deerfield: that place is falling down unless they DRASTICALLY remodeled it in the past three years and judging by the reviews they have NOT. I lived there for all...

  10. Flu Vaccine. Necessary or Harmful?

    BD-RN replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To those who have posted here writing about "culling the herd" and "only the fittest survive"; why are you a nurse, then? If you truly believe that those who are sick and hurt and have compromised...

  11. Time off between assignments?

    BD-RN replied to morningland's topic in Travel

    It states you may elect to take COBRA, and they notify you of your eligibility as soon as your contract ends but those rates are not cheap. But it does specifically state that your insurance ends...

  12. Moreno Valley Travel assignment

    BD-RN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Also, you can try a paycheck website to see exactly what you'll be making after taxes on your hourly, like paycheckcity. It was spot on for

  13. Moreno Valley Travel assignment

    BD-RN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    New grad RNs in the Murrieta/Temecula area (about 30ish mi. southwest of Moreno Valley, also part of Riverside County) start at about $35/hr before differentials. I calculated a slightly higher tax...

  14. Time off between assignments?

    BD-RN replied to morningland's topic in Travel

    You can take as much time off as you like, but don't forget your benefits eligibility. The company I'm currently signed with states you MUST be signed with your next contract and start within 30 days...

  15. agency and travel nursing for new grad?

    BD-RN replied to confused06's topic in California Nursing

    It's actually not unfortunate agencies won't take new grads. If anything, think of it as a protection to you. Assignments have a minimal if any orientation period, and you're expected to be confident...

  16. NY travel. Car rentals?

    BD-RN replied to mclovin's topic in Travel

    If you are in NYC DON'T bring your car. It will be a huge headache. There's plenty of public transportation available (train, bus, taxi) and parking and driving in the city is a nightmare. I lived...

  17. Best housing near Keck USC Hospital

    BD-RN replied to luelue60's topic in Travel

    I am currently at USC Keck, and I have to say my experience has been a relatively positive one on the floor. All the fellow RN's are VERY nice and VERY helpful; I've noticed this especially when I've...

  18. Standing up to my charge nurse prevented a mistake

    BD-RN replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've now worked in 2 facilities; one had a policy against drawing from midlines and the other did not. This patient had an order specifically NOT to draw from the midline. Regardless of hospital...

  19. Aya Healthcare/contract okay?

    BD-RN replied to BD-RN's topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, I actually decided against travel nursing at the time to gain more experience. I also got offered a perm position in NYC so I took that instead. Now that I have 2.5 yrs experience I'm...

  20. Aya Healthcare/contract okay?

    BD-RN posted a topic in Travel

    I'm new to travel nursing, I have a little over a year of experience on a 5 surgical specialty floor. I'm trying to go to NYC, and there aren't a lot of permanent job openings right now, so I've...

  21. Can't get into nursing school!

    BD-RN replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in a similar situation 4 years ago when I decided to go back to school. I went to an info session at the local state college and learned I basically had no chance of getting in because I was a...

  22. housing stipends san francisco

    BD-RN replied to globetrotterRN's topic in Travel

    You can always take the paid housing instead of stipend. I hear a decent amount of people do that for the bay area. If your company doesn't offer it, go with another; there are plenty that

  23. New to traveling- What's your favorite way to meet people in each location?

    BD-RN replied to kgpatterson87's topic in Travel

    I'm new to my area and just joined my first meetup group geared toward young professionals; that was the only common denominator; just being 20's-early 30's and looking to meet people. Just went to...

  24. Can we recommend a medication to a doctor to prescribe?

    BD-RN replied to stallion8797's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One academic facility I worked at, if I wasn't specific with what I wanted, THAT was when I'd get a snippy response. Especially if I had to call the pain team, which at night rolled over to...

  25. Reactions to being a NP

    BD-RN replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm sorry, but it's kind of funny that the OP's rant was her peers' fixation on salary, and half the posts on here are "that salary is really low" or "who makes $70K as an acute care RN?!" Seems in...