If you have a PDA could you find a study guide for the PDA? I haven't looked at what's available, just thought there might be something good out there. If there is one then you wouldn't have to...
JRapha'sRN replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel
What state/area are you in? I am looking for my next contract and don't want to end up in that ER. A 1:17 ratio? How do codes work--does anyone even know if someone quits breathing? I would call...
I switched from the patch to the ring and am very happy with the change! I don't think it would work for everyone to leave it in for 4 weeks to skip your period, though... the levels of hormones...
JRapha'sRN replied to ree-nee's topic in Texas Nursing
I am not a student, but I find my PDA to be a tool I use each and every day. I have an iPod and it does a great job for audio (listening and recording), but my PDA helps with reading material, study...
JRapha'sRN replied to alange75's topic in Emergency
If you PM me with your address I can send you a copy of our trauma flow sheet. We use computer charting for most things, but paper for traumas. We use a three page spread that is very comprehensive....
JRapha'sRN replied to rnnaomibsn's topic in Travel
I think that after you decide on the things Suzanne listed that you will get different opinions. Check them all out. One thing to realize is that your recruiter will make all the difference. You...
JRapha'sRN replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in Ob/Gyn
It is because of this question that I looked into the NuvaRing and the Patch when I began to take BC. I knew that with my crazy rotating shift I would never be able to take a pill at the same time...
Where I lived in Alaska there was a place women could go to have their babies. It was staffed by midwives and had several cottages for women to stay in for the days/weeks right before they were due....
First of all, your last point should be accurate, but isn't. Because the bottle says it has a set amount in it does not mean you can pull it all up. Most vials of meds are slightly overfilled. You...
OK, so I know on each of our contracts it asks us not to discuss pay and options... At the ER I am currently working at there are 7 travelers. Of course we compare companies, recruiters, pay and...
JRapha'sRN replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Travel
Do you have any good tax resource books in mind? I have been to the traveltax.com site and it is great, but doesn't answer all my questions. When I "Sit down with a pencil and paper and a calculator"...
c3Hunter, Check out some of the questions and answers in this Travel Nursing Forum. You will find the answers to many of your current questions and ones you haven't thought of yet! You have 2 years...
I love my palm and use it every shift. I bought a drug book for it as well as other programs. I find that as a traveler it may take me a day or two to find the reference books in my new spot and...
JRapha'sRN replied to Rightalong's topic in Travel
If you are getting to Alaska from CA, I would also recommend the ferry system or a cruise. One of my friends found that he could do a cruise cheaper than driving up--check out the prices. I would...
I was stuck with a needle after giving an IM. The patient was positive for Hep A and C. I was worried, but talked to a doc friend and he said he had not only been stuck, but had also been cut with a...
I learned this trick many years ago and still use it in the ER--I use it with the sticky, clay-like BM--works like a charm! I don't find that it is irritating to the delecate skin and I always follow...
JRapha'sRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Agency Nurses
And subject your license to caring for 10-40 patients you don't know... giving numerous meds to each... without time to look up interactions... no time to really assess all the residents in your care...
Anyone know what states are walk-through for the temp license? I'm not talking about the Compact states. I mean the ones you show up at the BON with your paperwork and money and walk out with a temp...
I need a different recruiter in my company. Anyone know how to go about getting one? Do I tell my current recruiter? Do I call the company? I am almost done with my current assignment and want to...
I recently went through an issue of RN with another traveler. he has been traveling for 10 years and has used many companies. As we flipped through the ads he told me the pros and cons of each (if...
The best advice I can give is to just be there for her. Listen or just sit in silence if needed. Your love for her will help her. The best thing I ever heard from a mother of a boy with Downs was...
I am continuing to do more research on the topic. I don't have my questions answered, but am more informed and believe I am closer to understanding it all... check out these two links:...
I too am trying to figure out this whole residence thing. It sounds like we are in the same boat... going to travel, don't have a permanent residence, wondering about the legality of claiming to live...
JRapha'sRN replied to Nick&Leslie's topic in Travel
My husband and I will be moving this week and hope to start a travel assignment after reaching Minnesota (I am driving from Alaska and taking my time). My parents live in MN and we can stay with them...