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  1. Call patients the night before or in the morning?

    davebigs replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    I always call in the morning. Just works best for me. A lot can happen overnight

  2. Is NovaPro any good?

    davebigs replied to laborRn01's topic in Travel

    I am with them also. My recruiter's name is Megan. So far they have been good to me. Also yes they are a cross country

  3. Protocol for Going on trip with Patient

    davebigs replied to Gingilly's topic in General Nursing

    Just a side note here. I can never understand why an expired ID cannot be used for identification purposes, does your identity expires ? I think only in America. My wife has a European drivers...

  4. Help NEED LUNCH

    davebigs replied to nurselele05's topic in Home Health

    I use my cooler bag and I also have my freeze packs. It stays cool for me all day. Some days I don't get to have lunch until after two. I only eat vegetarian so that helps, no meat to go

  5. Aya health care/travel agency

    davebigs replied to crb613's topic in Travel

    No good...they used to be called axis health care. Do a

  6. Need Help Passing the NCLEX!

    davebigs replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up guys, you can do it. My own philosophy on this is that if you made it through nursing school then you probably know the content. I think its the test taking part that you are falling...

  7. Anyone can obtain RN license plate

    davebigs replied to bullet27fRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, the things we discuss, the things that offend us. There are kids dying from preventable causes in South East Asia and other places. God help

  8. HH Travel Position

    davebigs replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health

    West coast, currently in Cali, Bay

  9. HH Travel Position

    davebigs replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health

    Not all that bad, I am currently travelling in home health right

  10. What do hospitals pay for a travel RN?

    davebigs replied to zigzag1047's topic in Travel

    Which Agency

  11. what can I read about dealing with death and family of the dying

    davebigs replied to Grnrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As someone said previously, the definitive work on dying, I would say is Kubler-Ross's "On Death and Dying" . I would highly recommend getting hold of " On Our Own Terms" by Bill Moyers. It is a 4...

  12. NCLEX Tomorrow, April 22

    davebigs replied to wannabRN86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you. As someone said previously, don't spend too much time on each question, don't second guess yourself. Have confidence in your choices and just go for what you think is

  13. I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

    davebigs replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you should never stay in a job for too long if you are not happy there. There is nothing wrong with moving around. Many of my friends are in jobs for years that they really don't like, many...

  14. Cant retain informatin

    davebigs replied to mmcgahen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you tried recording the lectures. A &P is a tough class. Try to be confident and tell yourself that you can do it....Good

  15. San Diego, CA questions---going out in June

    davebigs replied to vanurse2002's topic in Travel

    How long ago did you do this ? I don't think this information is accurate. I got my CA license in Dec

  16. Failed NCLEX twice and feel sad :(

    davebigs replied to alzinah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders is a good one, and try to use the CD's more since they are more like the real

  17. San Diego, CA questions---going out in June

    davebigs replied to vanurse2002's topic in Travel

    I have some earlier posts on getting licenses in CA, you can search by my name. It can be done in two weeks but you have to make a trip to CA, any city

  18. San Diego, CA questions---going out in June

    davebigs replied to vanurse2002's topic in Travel

    I am with Medstaff also , up north in Santa Rosa, doing some home health in wine country. This is my first assignment with medstaff, I just extended with them so i will be here until June. So far no...

  19. Failed NCLEX twice and feel sad :(

    davebigs replied to alzinah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up, I know you can do it. After all you made it through nursing school. I would recommended the Kaplan course, I did it and found it to be helpful. My other bit of advice is to be confident...

  20. Health Care Bill

    davebigs replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you have much to worry about. No one is going to harm granny. In-fact I think she has a check coming in the mail. The Repugs have been spreading so much fear, about people killing...

  21. out of work again

    davebigs replied to lyrisnox's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine. Just try to remain positive. Just don't put this most recent position on your resume when you apply somewhere

  22. Should I finish RN program at age 51?

    davebigs replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, go for it kiddo. You as young as you

  23. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    davebigs replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    Pass on your books to a needy student. That's what I did, no regrets at all. Books become outdated so fast. You can find just about anything you want online for

  24. getting licenses in other states

    davebigs replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    Re: Quickest way to get temp or license by endorsement for Cali OK, here is what you need to do. I did this a couple months ago, so it is the latest info. You have to travel to Cali to do the...

  25. Travel nursing

    davebigs replied to ITALY123's topic in Travel

    Of course, my wife is here with me in California, I just extended my contract with my company. Message me if you have any specific