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  1. CST in nursing school

    scrubnurselife replied to andreabeya83's topic in Operating Room

    It might be a facility specific policy. I've seen scrub techs who finished nursing school work as ST's while painfully trying to pass NCLEX. But they were not considered RN's, of course, until they...

  2. What car do you have?

    scrubnurselife replied to Blur2713's topic in Travel

    Oh, and we've already put about 130,000 miles on the Outback. Still runs great, just have to keep up with the maintenance. We also put Michelin Defenders on all of our vehicles. They're rated up to...

  3. What car do you have?

    scrubnurselife replied to Blur2713's topic in Travel

    We have a 2011 Subaru Outback. If you use non-ethanol gasoline, you can get 30+ mpg on the highway. Also has great cargo room. I am personally using our minivan right now though, also with non-ethanol...

  4. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    scrubnurselife replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The Joint Commission's new Robotic Survey Team uses X-Ray vision to ensure employees no longer hide in the bathrooms during surveys. Nurse Bertha learned this the hard way,

  5. Keeping up with your licensure

    scrubnurselife replied to niknak25's topic in Travel

    I have LA. It's yearly renewal, around 80 dollars. CEU's are based on hours worked. So if you work 0-160 hours during the year, it's 15 CEU's. Now, you don't submit your CEU's to them, but keep your...

  6. OR nurses don't deal with PCAs

    scrubnurselife replied to NurseStelri's topic in Operating Room

    First, I think it would really benefit your research to understand the roles of the CRNA vs the OR circulator. The CRNA is in charge of managing the patient's meds, IV's, vitals, etc. The role of an...

  7. Post-Op Pain with PCA

    scrubnurselife replied to NurseStelri's topic in PACU

    Have you talked to anyone in the OR there? I agree with above, as far as not seeing PCAs in the OR. That's what we have anesthesia staff for. Most patients are asleep under general anesthesia, so no...

  8. How does it all work?

    scrubnurselife replied to itsximenaa's topic in Travel

    Well, you have about 6-8 years to go before you get there. Don't get me wrong, it's great you're looking that far ahead while in high school. First, finish high school. Get into college, take your...

  9. Agency work between assmt conflicts?

    scrubnurselife replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ned! That is how I have thought of them. The wording of the question could apply to Parallon, which is why I wanted clarification on them specifically. I am currently on assignment at a HCA...

  10. labor and delivery/ post partum

    scrubnurselife replied to ksimison0828's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'll admit, curiosity got the best of me and I looked up open positions for L&D RN's in Ohio. I did not see any that required a BSN. Some said BSN preferred, some just said graduate from an...

  11. labor and delivery/ post partum

    scrubnurselife replied to ksimison0828's topic in Alabama Nursing

    This is the Alabama board, therefore I was referencing Alabama. I know nothing about Ohio's

  12. Agency work between assmt conflicts?

    scrubnurselife replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Ned, on a similar topic, would that be true for Parallon? I'm under the impression if you sign on with Parallon, you cannot work at another HCA facility with a different agency, only with Parallon. I...

  13. New Orleans Travel RNs - Help!

    scrubnurselife replied to nicoled787's topic in Travel

    Hey two4theroad! I PM'd you back. Did you get

  14. Am I just clueless here?

    scrubnurselife replied to mlane12's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ned! That makes sense. It's just another piece of the whole

  15. Am I just clueless here?

    scrubnurselife replied to mlane12's topic in Travel

    Hey Ned, out of curiosity, if she's doing 4 12's per week in California, would that not equal 16 hours overtime in California? I thought I heard their OT laws were anything after 8 hours. Is this...

  16. labor and delivery/ post partum

    scrubnurselife replied to ksimison0828's topic in Alabama Nursing

    No you do not. It can depend on the job requirements of the individual hospital. Some may say BSN preferred. But I've known many L&D nurses in Alabama who did not have their

  17. Advice in getting your next travel assignment?

    scrubnurselife replied to Macreel's topic in Travel

    You know, it's funny you say that Maggie. On my first assignment now, and around week 10 my phone rang off the hook from all these different travel companies. I've never even heard of some of them. It...

  18. Hourly Pay Help

    scrubnurselife replied to ab2014's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    My director didn't know the exact number, but she said a little over 22/hr for new grads. Hope this

  19. Internet and Cable on the GO for Travelers

    scrubnurselife replied to nicoled787's topic in Travel

    My apartment complex has a business center with wifi, but you have to be close to the office to access it. Honestly, I lasted about 3 weeks before I called the cable company. They are the contractor...

  20. Hourly Pay Help

    scrubnurselife replied to ab2014's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    No problem! I live about 2 hours from Lafayette. I love this contract because I get to go home on

  21. Alabama nursing programs

    scrubnurselife replied to mstate's topic in Alabama Nursing

    By the way, I'm a traveler as well. While the ABN does not participate in nursys, they do have an online verification tab on their website. You click on it, fill out the info and what state you are...

  22. Alabama nursing programs

    scrubnurselife replied to mstate's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I don't think it matters where you go to school. Having a compact license means you have residency in a compact state and have applied and received a compact license. So if you move from a compact...

  23. New Orleans Travel RNs - Help!

    scrubnurselife replied to nicoled787's topic in Travel

    Awesome! I'm trying to get to where I can send you a PM, so be on the

  24. Hourly Pay Help

    scrubnurselife replied to ab2014's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm on contract in Lafayette. I'm not sure of the exact starting pay, but I want to say its around 22/hr. I can find out tomorrow and post the info. I will say, I'm really enjoying Lafayette and my...

  25. My OR experience is in a very specific outpatient specialty... HELP

    scrubnurselife replied to NamasteSarah's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a travel OR nurse. It would definitely benefit you to have a broader range of experience. That said, we have another traveller starting soon who has only done ortho, so it's possible. You may find...