rntravlon

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  1. I give in, I'm a COB

    rntravlon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    COB and proud of it-in fact would like it added after the RN on my name tag. Don't think administration would go for it

  2. Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    rntravlon replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Our hospital - a level 1 trauma center - is trying to become a magnet hospital with a goal of 100% BSN nurses. In the ED on nights we are chronically understaffed , stressful in itself but some of the...

  3. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    rntravlon replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Being the rebel that I am when it comes to "mandatory" regarding my health if they push the issue where I work I will refuse the shot and "wear" the mask-----pinned to my uniform (they don't specify...

  4. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    rntravlon replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I get asked all the time-"are you tired,you look tired"-Now I just say Nah need an eye lift , want to

  5. Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    rntravlon replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You did nothing wrong. Your patient is an adult and has the right to make decisions for himself. The nurse family member was way out of line and inappropriate as was your nurse

  6. Acceptance letter into the nursing program

    rntravlon replied to vega26's topic in General Students

    Congratulations - you will always remember that day you got that letter. Though it will be tough hang in there. I have been nursing for 40 years and even with all the ups and downs I can't think of...

  7. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    rntravlon replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As I nurse of 40 years all I can say is WOW. Hospitals are so concerned with Press Ganey scores and "client" satisfaction they forget patient outcomes some times. Be thankful you didn't get that job....

  8. Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

    rntravlon replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work in a busy level 1 county type ed,the last thing I want to do on my first day off is be around people. Add that to working nights and sometimes I think I could be very happy living in a cabin in...

  9. Burned out and hate nursing

    rntravlon replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I feel for you. I have been at this business for almost 40 years. Right now I am staff only because finances dictate it. Was a travel nurse for years and though it sometimes was a pain to pack up and...

  10. Traveling to Cali

    rntravlon replied to nursejohio's topic in Travel

    Which Kaiser in LA? Kaiser hospitals are hit and miss. Some are good and some are bad. I finished an assignment you couldn't pay me enough to go back

  11. I have a question for ER nurses

    rntravlon replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My other question would be What are his skin vitals? pink,pale,warm,cool,dry

  12. Evil People

    rntravlon replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    In response to Jen2,I know how you feel. I just finished a travel assignment where many of the physicians who because of their "Culture" treated us with less respect than my male counter parts. Each...

  13. Kaiser Oakland ?

    rntravlon replied to charityrn29's topic in Travel

    Heard Kaiser oakland was traveler friendly. Hit and miss with Kaisers,stay away from Bellflower Kaiser. Considered going there(oakland) because i had worked with a couple of nurses who liked it. Took...

  14. New to travel Please Help

    rntravlon replied to jamminworld's topic in Travel

    A lot depends on where you want to work. In california north makes more than south for me about (I'm in the southern part) 2-7$/hr difference. Arizona pays about 30-33 an hr. I travel to see different...

  15. Assignment Nightmare

    rntravlon replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    Does the hospital use any agency? May want to see and if not in contract switch agencies work at same

  16. propofol

    rntravlon replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    Have only used it in drip form for intubated patients. In the states I've worked in it was not in the nurses scope of practice. Don't blame you,would never give it push,but would be willing to be a...

  17. What company do you use?

    rntravlon replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    I have been with Across america Med Staffing for 2 years,really like all in the company. Good housing and i travel with cats. Never any major problems only had one minor I can think of,corrected very...

  18. Hollister CA, Cottonwood AZ, John C Lincoln North Mountain Phoenix

    rntravlon replied to htailog's topic in Travel

    I did a 13 week at Cottonwood. Small hospital 99 beds,I worked Er had no trouble with being cut any shifts but apparently floor nurses were cut. Small town,biggest store is Super-Walmart. You can go...

  19. advice on 3 companies the good/bad....

    rntravlon replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    Another web site Delphi Forums-travel nurse and therapists has a wealth of info on companies and assignments. northern cali generally pays more than southern. Haven't worked for any of these companies...

  20. The ER has become a restaurant.....

    rntravlon replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

    New to this forum. This brightned my day. Still laughing! Walked into a room last night with ice water and got " Oh look, room service ". Almost asked for my tip! Not uncommon here for a patient to...