KatieBell

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  1. PBSD testing?

    KatieBell posted a topic in Travel

    I'm hearing a lot about PBSD testing. While I have not been submitted to any place that requires it yet, I am planning on traveling for at least 2 years, so I imagine it is only a matter of time....

  2. Need Advice Soon Please

    KatieBell replied to intothemoon's topic in Travel

    Once you have signed, you are really committed. It's unfortunate that another offer you like better has come up, but you are really committed to the first. Since the hospital accepted you with your...

  3. Should I be worried?

    KatieBell replied to kerrielynRN's topic in Travel

    I'd defintiely call your recruiter and let her know, but of course gaurenteed hours are gaurenteed....This week they were trying to sned home nurses left and right (Never good at the beginning of an...

  4. Breaking in to IC....

    KatieBell posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I am trying to get a job in Infection control. While I see several Hospitals posting these jobs, they seem nearly impossible to get, because they want a candidate to have the CIC certification. To...

  5. Travel Nursing while married ..... Good or bad????

    KatieBell replied to BuffyJan's topic in Travel

    People do travel nursing with spouses frequently. Someitmes Spouses go along, sometimes they stay home, it all depends on what you want and need and your spouse's wants and needs. For some people it...

  6. Why do I keep doing this?

    KatieBell replied to Dave11's topic in Emergency

    Dave I think you may have misread my post. clearly your nurses have enough patients etc. What I was suggesting is not that you continue to cajole them to take another patient, but that you simply...

  7. travel nursing nightmare

    KatieBell replied to dmarcelal's topic in Travel

    From reading the thread it says you wouldve been interested in night shift, but, i think you meant to say you wouldn;t be interested? I would find out from your recruiter what reimbursement you will...

  8. A Question for all you ER Nurses out there...

    KatieBell replied to MikeInCO's topic in Emergency

    If you are really interested in Flight, i really recommend getting a strong ICU background, as those patients are going to be sick, possibly on multiple drips etc...while i take care of patients on...

  9. questions about recruiters

    KatieBell replied to wahine_kine's topic in Travel

    Recruiters are really not that big of a deal. For some people, I guess though, they are. The recruiter is your link between the company and the hospital. They submit you, sign you, and continue to...

  10. Show me the money!!!

    KatieBell replied to biteme's topic in Travel

    As far as Santa Fe, the big hospital there is St. Vincents. They pay for travelers there is not going to be that much higher than you are making as staff. Your company has to pay a fee to the New...

  11. Question for the experienced ER RNs

    KatieBell replied to nursemommyof3's topic in Emergency

    I also disagree about new grads in the ER. Personally i prefer to work with ER nurses who have ICU and M/S experience because they are able to handle a busy load (Med Surg) and handle a critical...

  12. Show me the money!!!

    KatieBell replied to biteme's topic in Travel

    florida really does not pay well. But i like florida, so one thing i do is just contract with the companies that Vendor managea certian hospitals. This has gotten me a rate at 36.00 an hour. In...

  13. Travel Nursing

    KatieBell replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    I dont know Medic, I understand your example, and I partly agree with it, but usually those winter states get all the Skiiers, and can pretty much dictate all sorts of things. A contract in Steamboat...

  14. Travel nurse between two hospitals only?

    KatieBell replied to Foxfour's topic in Travel

    Agree with bag lady, this is not true. At some point in time, so question about a tax home etc may come up, or othere situations may occur that make this impossible for you to continue (Some...

  15. Driving and Travel Assignments

    KatieBell replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

    Putting in a few more good words for driving! SInce I travel with my dog flying is not an option. (non heated airconditioned cargo bays are not for my 80 pound sweetie). I have nevere really...

  16. Anyone use Meditech computer charting?

    KatieBell replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    I am personally very very fond of the Wellsoft system. Have used Meditech and was rather unimpressed, it has a lot of redundancies. Have also now used electronic T an dwhile it looks funny when you...

  17. Why do I keep doing this?

    KatieBell replied to Dave11's topic in Emergency

    sounds like a bad situation, in which you are stretched too thin. Charge should be available to resource other nurses or lend a hand when a situation gets out of hand and you would simply not have...

  18. Staffing HELP

    KatieBell replied to JoeDEDRN's topic in Emergency

    5:1 is a pretty high ratio in the ED, though I just finished a contract at a place where I was regularly 6: 1...low acuity though. I was part of a move into a bigger ED last year. It was maddening,...

  19. Streamlining triage-required questions

    KatieBell replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    VS, your template sounds more like an initial assessment. I've done triage with a variety of systems. I suggest your ED look at the plain old T-system triage. It does not include things like...

  20. Sagent Anyone??

    KatieBell replied to smille33's topic in Travel

    Sagent is one company that I keep a current on file application with. Unfortunately so far, they have come up empty in each area I want an assignment. however, I am hoping for the next assignment to...

  21. Housing for travel nurses?

    KatieBell replied to mommy1strn's topic in Travel

    I travel with my Golden Retriever, he's about 8o pounds. housing has been problematic for me over time. In part this is because I have chosen to go to smaller areas where housing in general is...

  22. A Confused Decision

    KatieBell replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

    blended rates are confusing. In general it still ends up being alright, just be careful that they are taxing your pay appropriately otherwise in the end you may end up getting the heck taxed otu of...

  23. Travel LPN jobs outside US

    KatieBell replied to crystal41502's topic in Travel

    there is not really a need for a travel nurse in africa, nurses there are leaving due to no jobs. having worked there as a supervisor for 2 years i think it would be extremely difficult for a us...

  24. Travel Nursing

    KatieBell replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    BF can travel with you, but be aware if he isn't working he will probably get bored, unless he is a self starter. Travel nursing is not really the best way to gain experience. I just finished a...

  25. Experience

    KatieBell replied to nurse555's topic in Travel

    Like Gypsy, I recommend doing what interests you the most. Simply because you will probably not be a traveler for your entire professional life, and you will always be working your specialty. Never...