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    New to travel nursing and traveling with small children.. Advice please!

    GleeGum replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

    Hi Dance4life, So good to hear someone having a similar adventure with a similar adventure. We were in NYC also and I agree about the housing. Not sure where you are, but I had some job offers in...
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    I think I committed career suicide

    GleeGum replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    If it's anything like where I work, it's a tough ER for any new to ER nurses, in fact we can't even keep experienced ones sometimes. Don't let it get you down. May you have some success and joy in...
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    American Mobile

    GleeGum replied to brendadoug6's topic in Travel

    I had a very good experience with AMN. 5 assignments. great recruiter. also, when i got injured on the job, great disability benefits. yes low pay, but they have the jobs and they got me where I...
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    New to travel nursing and traveling with small children.. Advice please!

    GleeGum replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

    Of course you will have some apprehension, that's understandable. you are taking yourself and 3 others on a crazy adventure. We knew we might come home broke, knew that there might not be consecutive...
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    Headed across the country! Tips for packing/the move?!

    GleeGum replied to palmbeachRN's topic in Travel

    I agree with the above. Also, 450 miles a day is a good target/8 hours so it's not too much at once. we ate our meals in the car because we didn't want to sit when we weren't driving. also give...
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    New to travel nursing and traveling with small children.. Advice please!

    GleeGum replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

    YAY!! Good for you! I just finished 2 and a half years of travel nursing with my husband (stay at home dad) and son who is now 4. We started when my son was 20 months and we did 7 jobs during just...
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    Advice needed

    GleeGum replied to arobe26's topic in Emergency

    I agree, sounds like you are ready for the
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    Would you take a job if you knew the floor had a high nurse turnover?

    GleeGum replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, likely
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    Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    GleeGum replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    10:1 and no lab tech, sometimes a tech for ekgs/property lists. And we do our own respiratory treatments. And make some antibiotics.
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    Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    GleeGum replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    I'm very curious to know what states you are in. Are these state mandated ratios or department imposed ratios? How do your departments pay for the extra nursing salaries? Were you always at those...
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    Ways to get a new recruiter?

    GleeGum replied to burnoutward's topic in Travel

    I hear you. Do you have another recruiter with AMN that you know you want to go with? I don't think it's easy and also its a shot in the dark if you our have another one assigned to you. If you want...
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    Keeping track of your CEUs

    GleeGum replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    i have a similar system to Dixielee, though i think she is even more organized than i am! I have a binder and use the plastic sleeves with several categories including: immunizations/titers state...
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    Well, I finally made a big medication error.

    GleeGum replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    so scary. i'm sorry. thankfully no adverse event. there needs to be some consideration in how to prevent the same problem in triage again. when i medicate kids i often ask the parent, "does he/she...
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    Help! I am failing orientation.

    GleeGum replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    i agree with the above also. what i often do during part of my orientation with new grads is have them at my side *all shift* (except lunch and bathroom) and they may help with stuff while we are...
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    Interview

    GleeGum replied to bugbugrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i don't like unfriendly interviews. i'm sorry. 1. i would answer "yes" (assuming you have) but don't be specific. maybe she has friends there and wants to know what they think. what you want to tell...
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    UGH!

    GleeGum replied to nursedejuan's topic in Travel

    i've worked at a bunch of great hospitals that were traveler friendly, one in NYC, several in CA. PM me if you want to know more. (
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    cna certificate?

    GleeGum replied to aidensmommy09's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    hi kayla, i don't have any answers for you about your career. but i do have some advice, don't give out so much personal information like your name and location and family member names in your post....
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    YES or NO on these companies

    GleeGum replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I have a great recruiter with novapro, part of CCTC. PM me if you want her
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    Lining and labing in the waiting room

    GleeGum replied to melimaras's topic in Emergency

    labs sure, but no lines! i'm a traveler and haven't seen PIVs in the waiting
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    catheterisation... how many attemps until you call it quits?

    GleeGum replied to Skylar86's topic in Emergency

    I would not try to cath more than twice and even the second time i would not do unless i had the patient's consent to try again and felt confident i could do it. yes, diaper or bedpan if no other...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    GleeGum replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Good for you. You are most of the way there, way to go! Be honest with yourself when you think about what didn't go well. What are your weaknesses? Consider ways to turn those around. Message me if...
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    Travel Nursing while pregnant/trying to get pregnant

    GleeGum replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    I see your rationale and say go for it. Just consider the health insurance part. Travel companies are not necessarily know for excellent insurance. Maybe cobra? Also, where will you work when baby...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    GleeGum replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I'm sorry all that happened. Sounds like you have a good perspective on it. I hope things work out well for
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    Adjusting from Staff to Travel Nursing

    GleeGum replied to Queen2u's topic in Travel

    i love the adventure. for a season in life. apartments are furnished, usually you bring your housewares (linens, kitchen things). it's good to live simply and
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    Travel nurse housing

    GleeGum replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Travel

    so much easier to let them do it for you. i don't want the hassle. some people make a few extra dollars by finding their own, but i don't want to do the work