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  1. PICU or Pediatric Oncology

    guest769224 replied to cwazycupcakes's topic in Pediatric

    You will likely get some cancer patients in the pediatric ICU. Therefore, you'd have both patient populations. If I were you, I'd go with PICU. More neat stuff to learn in

  2. Travel and Floating

    guest769224 replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    Well I agree with all you said, but that really defeats the purpose of traveling in a designated specialty, right? If I wanted to travel as a med/surg nurse, I would take contracts that were dedicated...

  3. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    guest769224 replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    The heaviest patient I've ever cared for was…wait for it, 1,063 lbs! Yes, and no typo there. Morbidly obese Samoan man in his late 40's, acute renal failure, liver failure, he died in there, and...

  4. I'm scared to travel!

    guest769224 replied to tabitha1979's topic in Travel

    Do you mind sharing with us (or PM'ing me) the name of the agency that mistreated you that way? So I and others will know not to work with them in the

  5. Travel and Floating

    guest769224 replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    So how is a traveler to avoid floating if even the nurse manager can't be trusted? Does "no float" have to be explicitly spelled out in a contract in order for it to be honored?

  6. NP/Crna vs MD

    guest769224 replied to FutureNurseKelvin's topic in General Nursing

    It is only a recommendation at this time, and appears it will remain that way. However, CRNA programs are all shifting to doctorate programs in 2022. NP MSN programs will stick around awhile. No...

  7. I want a new job in healthcare being a CNA is depressing?

    guest769224 replied to daisy8762's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe

  8. Can a nurse cut patient's hair without consent?

    guest769224 replied to runslikeanose's topic in General Students

    This part made me laugh! Nasty, yet imagining that scene is funny. Yes, nurses can cut a patients hair. We did it all the time in the trauma unit I used to work in. Sometimes in preparation for an...

  9. NP/Crna vs MD

    guest769224 replied to FutureNurseKelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Lofty goals, yet, attainable. I plan on doing the same as you. I am early 20's and a new grad in ICU, planning on both CRNA and NP. They compliment each other well and open many career opportunities....

  10. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    guest769224 replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is certainly not in my nature but thanks for assuming. I respect all fellow nurses. That's like saying, all floor nurses are jealous of ICU/ER nurses and wish they could work critical care....

  11. Graduate/Direct Entry NICU Experience (TX or OH)

    guest769224 replied to awrightie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry if that's a bad thing…I just like to do my research, so I can make the right choice. I like that song. I'm not sure of the connotation of that song referenced you want me to

  12. ER vs ICU with a CRNA focus in the future

    guest769224 replied to ajschwandt's topic in General Students

    ER is very exciting and diverse, and the trauma in ER is super cool. That said, you have slim chances of anesthesia school acceptance on just ER experience! You ought to take an ICU job. It'll save...

  13. Did you wait to pick up OT?

    guest769224 replied to Nurse3242's topic in Critical Care

    Hey! I am an ICU new grad too but still have another month of orientation. I plan on picking up extra shifts for OT immediately! I feel like it will help me learn quicker....and I can also understand...

  14. Graduate/Direct Entry NICU Experience (TX or OH)

    guest769224 replied to awrightie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good to know, thanks. Haha, what exactly is meant by

  15. Graduate/Direct Entry NICU Experience (TX or OH)

    guest769224 replied to awrightie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you expect this trend to continue? Do you think there will be a large demand for NNP's in the coming

  16. Something Positive: Your 5-Year Plan

    guest769224 replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Nursing

    This is an awesome thread! Obtain my BSN and travel nurse starting next year. CRNA school within 3 years. Then go back to FNP school. I will have all those goals accomplished within 5 years from...

  17. Locum Tenens Rates

    guest769224 replied to PG2018's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    travelingnp.com, great resource that may help with your question(s). The blog owner is also a member here on AN, known as

  18. Frustrated...

    guest769224 replied to ByNonie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes and the case is the same for some NNP programs. They've reverted back to masters due to low enrollment post DNP

  19. Is Nor Cal nursing all it's cracked up to be?

    guest769224 replied to adventure_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, and appreciate the

  20. Is Nor Cal nursing all it's cracked up to be?

    guest769224 replied to adventure_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Hence, I went with quality over quantity and declined my LV offer. This position opens doors for me. However…I do plan to apply per diem and work in LV still, after a year-ish experience, as the...

  21. Is Nor Cal nursing all it's cracked up to be?

    guest769224 replied to adventure_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I took an ICU job in a neighboring state (much lower wage). LV hospitals can't be that bad though…or else they'd have no nurses working for them. A few nurses there have told me that the CNA has...

  22. Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

    guest769224 replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unit

  23. Is Nor Cal nursing all it's cracked up to be?

    guest769224 replied to adventure_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Las Vegas, Nevada pays a ton in comparison to cost of living! I was offered $38/hr as a new grad a few months go. I spoke with a nurse recruiter in Vegas who told me their pet diem rates are 64/hr for...

  24. Would traveling be a reasonable option for me?

    guest769224 replied to Nurse_cox's topic in Travel

    Would you mind elaborating on this

  25. BSN needed for travel nurses

    guest769224 replied to gizmopacurn's topic in Travel

    Does anybody know if Hawaii still holds this standard for their travel