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  1. Anyone going to Glendale, AZ?

    nurseinpa posted a topic in Travel

    Just accepted an assignment at Banner Thunderbird and was wondering if there was anyone else

  2. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    nurseinpa replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    I am planning on going to Alaska also in spring/summer. I signed with Banner Travel and hoping they have openings there at that time. I'm in Glendale, AZ now. Hot

  3. Current pay In phoenix,scottsdale area BSN 13 yrs experience

    nurseinpa replied to Anthonyrnbsn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm working with Banner Travel and am doing better than that. You may want to look into

  4. Are SNFs required to have RNs at all times?

    nurseinpa posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I was just wondering if SNFs were required to have an RN on site at all times or if they can staff with only LPNs and

  5. Question about drawing blood from PICC lines

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I guess my question isn't whether or not to change the caps but whether to draw the bood from the line with a syringe or with the transfer device directly into the blood tubes.

  6. Question about drawing blood from PICC lines

    nurseinpa posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I was always taught that you flush with saline (hub to hub), draw out 10cc and waste, then draw the blood with a 10cc syringe, use a transfer device to put the blood in the blood tubes. I was...

  7. Question about drawing blood from PICC lines

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you for your response. She was so rude to me when I asked where the transfer devices

  8. ONC

    nurseinpa replied to NurseTink's topic in Orthopedic

    I have worked ortho for 6 years and just passed the ONC last week. I love

  9. Nsg agency questions.

    nurseinpa replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    I quit my staff job and have been working for an agency now for about 3 months. It has been the best thing I ever did. I make my own schedule and they always have work for me. I have been cancelled...

  10. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    nurseinpa replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just got an acceptance letter. Just wondering if anyone else on here is

  11. I'm a GN Nurse w/ Sarcoidosis

    nurseinpa replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have sarcoid as well and I'm 28 (diagnosed at 26). I didn't believe my diagnoises at first either since I didn't have any lung issues. I had an open lap and a lymph node biopsy - they were ruling...

  12. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    nurseinpa replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I medically cannot get the vaccine that is out now as it is a live virus vaccine. Maybe I should just quit working until after flu season, is that how you feel? Wouldn't want to kill anyone. (I...

  13. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    nurseinpa replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow the flu is killing people, not nurses. Exposure can happen anywhere. I take great offense in that

  14. Mandatory Immunizations?

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well stated and I agree 100%. Thank

  15. Mandatory Immunizations?

    nurseinpa posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I went to orientation with an agency today and was informed that the H1N1 vaccine will be mandatory for all nurses or you will have to wear a mask the entire shift. I was just wondering if anyone...

  16. Mandatory Immunizations?

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I understand that. The one that is available now is the nasal spray and is a live virus which is what I said a while ago and was told I was

  17. Just curious...how many??

    nurseinpa replied to fmoore723's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I took care of 3 H1N1 positive (by nasal washing) patients this

  18. Mandatory Immunizations?

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So it is a live virus. Its quite concerning how much conflicting information is being passed

  19. Mandatory Immunizations?

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you. I guess maybe I am a little confused. I read on the CDCs website somewhere that the H1N1 is a live virus but the H5N1 was not. There is so much information out there Im not sure what to...

  20. COLLEGE NETWORK

    nurseinpa replied to Jewl's topic in Indiana State University

    I haven't had that exactly but I did use College Network for some of my classes. They sell study guides for the CLEP exams and one you pass the exam then you get credit for the class. A quick but...

  21. Is anyone out there having a hard time finding a job?

    nurseinpa replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

    RN for 6 years in Colorado and can't find a job either. Just signed up with an

  22. Are SNFs required to have RNs at all times?

    nurseinpa replied to nurseinpa's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks. I know where I worked it was policy. I was just talking to a friend who works in another state and she was saying that she had to go back into work later to hang Vanco becasue there are no...

  23. 9 months exp.?

    nurseinpa replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    I started traveling with 6 months of med/surg experience and have had no problem. I am still traveling and love it. You can have NO CHARGE DUTIES put in your contract. As far as I'm concerned,...

  24. Lancaster General

    nurseinpa replied to chester427's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am working at Lancaster General as a travel RN and, although I don't know what their starting wages are, I can tell you it has been one of the better hospitals I have worked

  25. Anybody in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps?

    nurseinpa replied to jasonglh's topic in Government, Military

    I was enlisted for 5 years before receiving a direct commission in the Army Reserve Nurses Corp. I am leaving for OBC on May 27th. Will let you know how it goes when I get