SCTravelRN

SCTravelRN

Critical Care, Telemetry, CCU, PCU

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  1. 4 weeks notice?

    SCTravelRN replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, tyvin, a lot of RNs were not aware of this more common 4 week notice requirement because we have not recently gone through a nursing program, or have been with a single employer for a...

  2. That awkward moment when....

    SCTravelRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or that awkward moment when during a foley insertion while your morbidly obese patient does her best to hold the "frog" position and your contaminated hand is cramping with the effort to hold...

  3. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    SCTravelRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Abuse is not ok, and I am not having it! In my 16 yrs as a nurse, I can remember only 1 patient who really tried it. This was a 40-something racist to the bone quadraplegic. This man, who literally...

  4. Sigh...the dreaded day...advice needed

    SCTravelRN replied to PinkPinkster's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome PinkPinkster and congratulations on achieving your educational goals. I myself am not a new nurse, but I am new to this site. I am so glad I stumbled across it, as there is an abundance of...

  5. Infected Needlestick

    SCTravelRN replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers for a good outcome and positive thoughts your way. I've never had a needle stick, but years ago I went through the process after being advised of an exposure. I know the wait is pure...

  6. Which areas are hiring?

    SCTravelRN replied to Sweet charm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Might I suggest trying travel nursing. There are always tons of options nationwide for various lengthed commitments, it's a great way to test a new location before a permanent move, you get paid to...

  7. Habits you picked up from work...

    SCTravelRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Don't we all critique the medical senarios on tv shows or in the movies? (Why is everyone always yelling "STAT!"? Why is the ETT never taped? Why aren't the sidrails up?) I drive my family up the...

  8. Habits you picked up from work...

    SCTravelRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Not a habit, but do we all have a "nurse" sign on our foreheads? Why do complete strangers approach us talking about their medical problems or asking 'What's good