k_cole21

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  1. lamaze vs. bradley method

    k_cole21 replied to pacmrc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So what if she has an open mind. Just because she's open to an epidural doesn't make her a failure. Ugg! As an L&D nurse....yes most places that I've been the staff are hostile to the Bradley...

  2. Need some travel advice from black nurses

    k_cole21 replied to abbottcr's topic in Travel

    OH MY GOSH! Lol that happened to me the other day. Out of control labor pt, I missed the IV start b/c she was jumping out the bed...they later had a compliant about the "little black phlebotomist"!...

  3. Need some travel advice from black nurses

    k_cole21 replied to abbottcr's topic in Travel

    THANK GOD!!! THERE ARE BALCK NURSES! Lol. I'm on my 7th travel assignment & the only place I've seen black nurses were in Chicago. I'm always aware that the places I choose to travel probably will...

  4. Travel nursing in Wichita

    k_cole21 replied to jzprple's topic in Travel

    I traveled to Wichita & worked L&D @ Wesley Medical Center. It's a very nice teaching hospital. I really enjoyed working there. Wichita is fairly small & has some pretty bad areas (so I've...

  5. L&D nurses and ACLS training

    k_cole21 replied to jzprple's topic in Travel

    Hi there, I did L&D 2 years before my 1st travel assignment. I rec'd my ACLS cert while still at my home hospital so I wouldn't have to pay for it (wasn't req to have it but free class for...

  6. antepartum and postpartum

    k_cole21 replied to MidniteLaborRN's topic in Travel

    Their are few assignments in PP but I don't think I've ever seen a position for AP. They will usually float a Labor nurse to those units. I've been to 7 different hospitals & I've only worked at 1...

  7. Teen dies from Med Error in Labor

    k_cole21 replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought AWHONN guidelines state that RNs should not "touch" running epidurals for labor patients. I traveled to a place once where the labor RNs hung the meds & set the pumps. I refused to do...

  8. opinions about epidurals

    k_cole21 replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had an epidural & loved it. I think they are wonderful & help moms relax & let their uterus work for them. Often times when I have pts that req to go without meds I tell them up front...

  9. Thinking of traveling to Reno

    k_cole21 replied to Buford 1's topic in Travel

    What floor would you be on? If you are serious about Reno (may be too late) Check with On Assignment. They offer great housing, great pay & rental car. I know Washoe is busier than St.

  10. New Grad - Perinatal Float

    k_cole21 replied to HollieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Jolie, L&D & NICU alone need serious & in depth orientation. It takes many people at least a year to feel comfortable in L&D. From experience, as a float, you may not get...

  11. Water filled IUPCs

    k_cole21 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Greetings All, I just want to ask who still uses the water-filled IUPCs? Do you have other options like koalas? Do you place them or does the physicians place them? I'm at a hospital that uses these...

  12. Best hospitals in OKC area to work for?

    k_cole21 replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I worked @ Mercy...all I have to say is it's not so magnetic! The people are great but the leadership was aweful. If you are pregnant & going to have a c/s you don't get to enjoy the luxury of...

  13. Regional differences in OB terminology ....

    k_cole21 replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BUFA - baby up for

  14. Regional differences in OB terminology ....

    k_cole21 replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AC - almost complete or anterior cervix lol (Wichita, KS) AL - Anterior lip (Oklahoma) instead of % for effacement, 1/2 cm, 1cm, 2cm NCB - natural child birth (Washington) Local -

  15. Tax Question About M&I/ Per Diem

    k_cole21 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm attempting to do my own taxes this year with all my travels. My questions is....do we really calculate the M&I rate x the number of days on an assignment? I went to Chicago & the M&I...

  16. Assignment Nightmare

    k_cole21 replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    For some reason I think I know what company this is. It sounds a bit familiar. What I had to do was go to the Regional Director who got things moving. You also can talk to the VP who will get things...

  17. What is the most pay you have brought home in a 2week period traveling?

    k_cole21 replied to psych1's topic in Travel

    brought home $2200 weekly after taxes working 60 hours a

  18. Which has a highest pay and Free housing FASTAFF, OA or TRUSTAFF

    k_cole21 replied to ORnurse97's topic in Travel

    this is in respnose to windwardoahurn's post with my previous post quoted. i forgot to quote his/her post. i bet you don't shop at wal-mart either......look, you can't generalize us nurses that work...

  19. Which has a highest pay and Free housing FASTAFF, OA or TRUSTAFF

    k_cole21 replied to ORnurse97's topic in Travel

    I have worked for Fastaff as well. They do provided nurses for strikes! I would never work a strike but I see no problem working for Fastaff @ hosptials that are not in a strike. They do provided...

  20. How do feel about Medical express?

    k_cole21 replied to abusedtravelnurse's topic in Travel

    PAY IS TOO LITTLE!!! They just called me for a job....offered me $7 less an hour than 3 other

  21. anyone use core medical

    k_cole21 replied to Timeout's topic in Travel

    It sounds like you are not getting the best end of this deal. I have a friend that took one assignmnet with Core....they were not the most honest bunch. They sent her to a very unsafe facility (which...

  22. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    k_cole21 replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!! LOL. Don't sell yourself short. The southern states usually pay less for travelers...Don't expect too much even from the companies that typically pay well. You are not obligated...

  23. Benefits And Bonuses

    k_cole21 replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    I had an offer for $5K completion bonus for a 13 week contract. They couldn't work it into my hourly of tax free money so I didn't take it. I would have gotten half after taxes. On assignment does off...

  24. Help Me Travel Nurses!!

    k_cole21 replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    Well! I'm glad you asked so many great questions! First of all, a great recruiter will put you in contact with a nurse that has traveled for the company. If they won't....RED Flag! Some recruiter are...

  25. L&D Manager Interview

    k_cole21 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What kind of questions do they ask in a management interview? I can imagine a few but for those of you that have been through that interview I'd love some insight. Also...what's a definate no no while...