KatieBell

KatieBell

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  1. Traveling assignment

    KatieBell replied to 1sttimetraveling's topic in Travel

    Nothing now, since you have signed a contract, you are pretty much bound by it. But next time you will know some things to

  2. FASTSTAFF, RNNetwork, and CrossCountry Travelers help me!

    KatieBell replied to roosevelt127's topic in Travel

    I have worked with novapro (WHich is Cross COuntry despite the other name) and am taking a new contract with cross country in 3 weeks. You really can make better money with other companies, but Cross...

  3. packing

    KatieBell replied to jen33336's topic in Travel

    basically stuff you think you can not live without. Depends on where you are going too. I sure wish I had brought boots out here, since it snowed again today. but essentially just whatever you...

  4. Traveling and going to school

    KatieBell replied to mitch8lem's topic in Travel

    Are you looking at an On-Lineprogram? Otherwise, a lot ofthelegalities of travelling will make this difficult. To be eligible for tax free benefits you can not stay in a place longer than one year....

  5. Licensure by Endorsement

    KatieBell replied to FLIPA's topic in Travel

    The Florida Licensing procedure is somewhat more convolouted than other states. As ERRN said, you get the cards from the Board of Nursing in FL,and take them to you local Police Dept. They will...

  6. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    KatieBell replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I think the key here is to setlimits with patients. They are being rude,and insensitive. I think it may be because we ask them very personal questions about sex, bowel movements, and such that they...

  7. Lavage and the GI bleed

    KatieBell replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    Pretty much everywhere I have worked we are still NG lavage until clear. If the patients belly is full of blood, Getting the blood out can reduce nausea, and we have an idea of how much is coming out....

  8. sexual assault/evidence collection in ER?

    KatieBell replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    You should definitely take the course. I am surprised that anyone not certified is allowed to do this. Every place i've been at several nurses have been sent to the class, they are then placed "On...

  9. Use of Narcan in cardiac arrest

    KatieBell replied to patricia_abrams's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am currently on assignment near the Heroin capital of the US (Wierdly a small place called Chimayo NM) The cops carry Narcan here and can administer it IM, as they usually arrive first on the...

  10. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KatieBell replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    I would like to make it clear that while I may not have been seen as attacking you karen, I find your opinions abhorrent and misinformed. Experience working as a student nurse or Nurses Aide is not...

  11. Hourly Rate Changes

    KatieBell replied to sassysteph7's topic in Travel

    If you no longer have a permanent residence, then nothing will be tax free, and your hourly will go down due to it all being taxed. You may have a permresidence elsewhere though, so i might have...

  12. applying for permanent position at a hospital you've traveled at?

    KatieBell replied to beachgirl01's topic in Travel

    Just read this post clearly. You have not started yet? Work there for a while and see if you do like it as much as you think you do. I've had some rosy pictures paitned for me that didn't come...

  13. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KatieBell replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Only going to reply to a bit of your Long post karen. I have been a traveler for a long time now, but am invited back to my "home" job at least 2-3 times a year because I am a good nurse and I was...

  14. Is E-coli this rapid???

    KatieBell replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Yes, ecoli is that rapid, but its the septic cascade causing more problems than the actual e-coli itself. When I was a new grad, we had a patient who was very similar in our ICU. I was not taking...

  15. First time- scared

    KatieBell replied to RNartist's topic in Travel

    SOme agencies with good reputations Cirrus Medical Staffing Sagent Health Staff I've actually had good luck with Cross Country, but I may be out ofthe norm, and I have a very senior recruiter, which...

  16. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KatieBell replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Nursing is not about making travel a full time profession? This makes very little sense to me. Everywhere I travel to, I practice Nursing. not travelling. Sometimes its not fun at all, othertimes I...

  17. Show me the money!!!

    KatieBell replied to biteme's topic in Travel

    Avoid the Southern States at all costs. and Colorado is one of the lower paying states. California pays well. Washingotn DC area pays well and the NorthEast pays

  18. med/surg travel nursing - little to no unit orientation?

    KatieBell replied to beachgirl01's topic in Travel

    3 days of orientation is highly unusual. I work Emergency and I usually get about 4 hours. At Level One Trauma Centers,I might get 2 days working witha nurse, but usually after about 6 hours the...

  19. Nusing Compact

    KatieBell replied to tmbrea's topic in Travel

    You would have to be/remain a resident in one of the compact states.Although I was initially licensed in NC, when I moved permanently to PA for 2 years,my compact status became null and void. Once I...

  20. Single Mom Want To Travel

    KatieBell replied to janaas's topic in Travel

    I have no kids, so no advice there, except to ask your kids how they would feel about moving that often. I have friends who travel with their 2 kids. they alternate shifts so someone is always with...

  21. I am the RN here, you are not! -long

    KatieBell replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My Question...Why didn'tthe nurse, who is supposedly familiar with this patient, just get him cleaned up herself, rather than causing you that much headache.

  22. RE: Having to retake NCLEX as a traveler?

    KatieBell replied to nurz2be's topic in Travel

    California is indeed a Walkthrough State, but I have known several people to have problems walking through and to have to wait several weeks for a license. Same in Florida, I have a friend who filled...

  23. What are preceptors/clinical coaches looking for?

    KatieBell replied to nursin09's topic in General Nursing

    Start out by bringing cookies candy or other nice food item the first day. It breaks the ice. All the nurses will then know who you are. Let your coach know you want to do it all. Listen a lot....

  24. how young is too young?

    KatieBell replied to joysjoyrn's topic in Travel

    I think the only person with an issue with your age is you. I'd wait because of the experience issues that face you, not the age

  25. Sunbelt Staffing?

    KatieBell replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Travel

    I did a contract with sunbelt. Housing was very poor (Actually had a house with no running water to start with) but they immediately put me in a Holiday Inn. They did try to move me to a cheaper...