JRapha'sRN

JRapha'sRN

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  1. Montana...Anyone?

    JRapha'sRN replied to bamablue78's topic in Travel

    I took a travel assignment in MT. I loved it. I extended 3x then bought a house and moved. It is beautiful

  2. Moving from tiny ER to a Level II

    JRapha'sRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Take comfort in your experience but don't dwell on it. By dwell on it I mean constantly say, "back at xx ER I used to..." Be eager to learn the flow of your new ER and the policies and procedures...

  3. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    JRapha'sRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I had one of those mornings that you have to stay awake for a few hours before an appt. I had just bought fabric for a new quilt and thought, "how hard can it be to cut rectangles?" Well, I cut...

  4. Info on Billings Hospitals?

    JRapha'sRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are interested to moving to the Billings area. I heard there are two hospitals there. Does anyone have any input on what they are like and which one is better? I am an ED nurse, so...

  5. What do you do to make extra money?

    JRapha'sRN replied to CRNAorBust's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a network marketing business. I help others get healthy while making extra money! It's great because even when I'm not working with that business I still make money on stuff I've done in...

  6. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    JRapha'sRN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    had someone come in by ambulance for verbal

  7. ER Nurses Week-What's everyone doing?

    JRapha'sRN replied to ERnewbieRN's topic in Emergency

    We had a "celebration"... It was mandatory. It was a 5 hour long meeting about what we need to do better in our ED. Not really a celebration. (But they did say "happy ER nurses

  8. Core Medical??????

    JRapha'sRN replied to swater's topic in Travel

    I worked with them and never had any problems. Always paid on time and followed through with commitments. I think in the end it all comes down to your recruiter, regardless of the

  9. Tis the season for new docs

    JRapha'sRN replied to TXTraumaRN's topic in Emergency

    great

  10. Real tips for patients

    JRapha'sRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've read the "Rules for the OB Unit" and love that thread! It has so much I can relate to as an ER nurse (and I love the ER thread of the same nature!) However, being about ready to deliver my...

  11. National Slap Your Co-worker Day, a joke

    JRapha'sRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl::roll:D I'd hate to see any of them later on that

  12. Real tips for patients

    JRapha'sRN replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    since my water broke right after I climbed into bed and then my labor was so long, I was going on 45 hours of being awake by the time I finally could go to bed. We posted a note in the ER giving all...

  13. Real tips for patients

    JRapha'sRN replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    UPDATE: Thanks for all your kind words of wisdom. I was able to focus on laboring then on my baby rather than worrying about trying to be a "good" pt. My labor was long... water broke at home,...

  14. Billing's NICUs

    JRapha'sRN replied to rnpilot's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER, not NICU, but I'd be happy to answer some general questions. PM me if you want. I live on the "west end" and am in a nice new development; love my neighbors. I am 20 min from the...

  15. St Elias in Anchorage

    JRapha'sRN replied to Medic15251's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering the same thing. I received a recruiting postcard from them, but it didn't say much about the

  16. Real tips for patients

    JRapha'sRN replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for all your kind and helpful replies. I am more at ease now. I will take your advice and be myself and care for the baby. Sounds like the hardest tip to implement will be the one that...

  17. sextuplets

    JRapha'sRN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The Morrison's (the MN couple) gave a local TV News station exclusive coverage. On wcco.com I can't tell if they will release new information. the last line of the story about the 3rd baby dying...

  18. Metoprolol IVP rate

    JRapha'sRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I'm so glad to read this thread! I read "rapid push" in one of my drug books (can't remember which one right now and don't want to go dig) and ponder my rate every time I give it. 5 min seems like...

  19. I'M Back!, return to ER

    JRapha'sRN replied to dnnc52's topic in Emergency

    :lol2: One change I've heard some talk about is that there has been a direct correlation between the rise in popularity of the cell phone and the calls for "found down" (our homeless drunks who state,...

  20. Breastfeeding moms who work on busy units

    JRapha'sRN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    As a traveler I worked in 2 different ERs with mom's still breastfeeding. I think that because nursing is filled with so many females you get great understanding when you need to go pump. Both of...

  21. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    JRapha'sRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    Me too! If they're going to leave AMA after getting to the back and seeing who the doc is anyway, I'll save us all the time and tell them at triage so they can leave. Just a side note: I don't...

  22. "onassignment" housing stipend!!!!

    JRapha'sRN replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    :yeahthat: Whether or not it is tax deductible is dependent on your unique situation, not what the recruiter says. Unless your recruiter is a CPA I would not rely on them for tax advice Go to...

  23. Questions for Experienced Travelers

    JRapha'sRN replied to AUMPsychRN's topic in Travel

    1: Yup, otherwise I wouldn't have continued for more than one contract 2: Yes, I didn't arrange anything myself, I just told my recruiter he was coming and let her do any extra work (ie: private...

  24. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    JRapha'sRN replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    As a traveler my take home pay was always similar or a bit more than the perm staff's pay, however I also got housing and travel expenses. The biggest perk for me was the ability to go to work and go...

  25. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    JRapha'sRN replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    Also remember to take into consideration how tired you will be during your third trimester and after the baby comes. You will be tired going TO work and exhausted coming home. I would take the...