MistyDawnRN06

MistyDawnRN06 BSN, RN

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  1. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am an ICU nurse and have been for almost 3 years. I've worked my share of brain death cases. I speak to my patients. I feel it is the respectful thing to do. In nursing school and during my...

  2. Is Anyone having trouble finding an assignment?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    I receive emails from Nightingale travel nursing for Florida positions almost daily. I've never traveled with them, but maybe you could check them out? I'm looking for a job in NY, NY and am not...

  3. how soon to start looking for an assignment?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to johnson0424's topic in Travel

    Generally 3-4 weeks before your set travel time is when assignments get posted at the companies that I've been working with. It's good to touch base, find a recruiter you mesh with, but don't expect...

  4. traveling with a non nurse friend?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to heygurlhey's topic in Travel

    The agency will give you a quote on the cost of an apartment above your housing stipend. I've never done it, but I'm told by friends (and some that travel with kids) that it is only a couple hundred...

  5. NY, NY hospitals

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I'm looking to be right in the heart of

  6. Hawaii question

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    Hey! Anyone been to Hawaii? I would love to go. Has anyone taken a pet? I have a dog that I want to take with me. Would welcome any input anyone could give! My current company doesn't want to do...

  7. New York NY

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm looking to get an assignment in New York, NY. Is anyone there? What are the going rates/stipends for New York. Thanks

  8. Best place for winter

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I'm actually from Florida, so I've already spent many winters there. I'm looking for some place new to try for winter. Not sure I can handle full-on snow, etc. because I've never lived in it. I...

  9. Best place for winter

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm trying to decide where to go for the winter - Jan/Feb/March. Anyone have any favorites?

  10. Hawaii question

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I have a small dog that can ride in-cabin with me. I like to get the perspective from all sides though. I have to think long and hard before I make the decision to go. Just trying to get all the...

  11. Hawaii question

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate the website. I have to weigh the pros and cons of going. I won't go without my dog and I'm not sure I'm willing to subject her to the quarantine. I might do...

  12. Tax question

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    When I signed up with my travel company, there was a form that declared permanent residency. The form stated that one had to make reasonable and substantial payments to maintain a dwelling in their...

  13. Share your funniest Nursing jokes!

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: We can all use a little humor :rotfl: :lol_hitti Please share your funniest Nursing jokes! :lol_hitti How do you know that a dead body found by the side of the road is a nurse? Because...

  14. Anyone in Philadelphia, PA?

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    Hey! I'm on my first travel assignment in Philadelphia, PA! It's going well so far! I was just wondering if anyone else out there is in Philly? I need to meet some people here! I also need...

  15. Anyone in Philadelphia, PA?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the great advice! I can't wait to explore the

  16. Anyone in Philadelphia, PA?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I'm at HUP. Thanks for all the great

  17. Summing up nursing

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I came across this in my review for my CCRN exam, said by a physician (I heard it on audio and couldn't quite make out the physician's name): "Nursing is a very demanding profession . . . To start...

  18. Summing up nursing

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that this quote was funny, because I can't count the number of times that nurses are referred to as "mindless bedside assistants." (never mind the fact that many a physician can't spike a...

  19. Waxing hysterical

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal - The epilady, scissors, razors, Nair and now...the wax. My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come...

  20. Waxing hysterical

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank God this wasn't me! This was an email that had me laughing so hard I was crying.

  21. Manipulated by patient family :(

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever been manipulated by a patient's family? Well, it sucks. I don't want to go into all the gory details here, but the long and short of it is, I now understand why there are nurses out...

  22. A little insight....... (long sorry)

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to Nurse Lulu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you did the right thing. I'd personally be hauling the intern and the resident to their attending as their actions sounded 100% inappropriate! Always just document, document, document...

  23. Man in a womans world =/

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to LPNJordo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think most of us feel stupid directly out of school. I think I spent the first 6mos to a year out of school feeling stupid in one way or another. Your memory and knowledge will improve as your...

  24. Program that helps pay for nursing school?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to The-Manny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just inquire at your local hospitals. My hospital offered a work grant scholarship program. They me full time (plus full time benefits) to work 20 hrs a week and they paid for tuition, books, and...

  25. Will ADN RNs eventually be "phased out"

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to NaTeTheGreaT's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Until the nursing shortage is resolved, ADNs will always have a job!! Anyway, you can always pursue a BSN after becoming an ADN if you feel like you're not getting the jobs you want because of...