loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Travel Nursing Companies

    loricatus replied to snortzmom's topic in Travel

    I can't say that I have found the type of company that you are seeking just yet. I here that Sagent comes close to what you are looking for. Haven't used them but probably will for my next

  2. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sues, haven't you ever heard that the true sign of intelligence is realizing how little you really know. It's the stupid ones that think they have nothing more to learn, or have learned all they need...

  3. RN Salary in San Antonio

    loricatus replied to Dottie78's topic in Texas Nursing

    That would be about $28.85 per hour for the average 36 hour per week work. IMHO they are stretching the average salary (not taking into account differentials for nights or weekends) by, at least, $4...

  4. Post Offer Pre-Employment Health Screen

    loricatus replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what liquidblue said, you may get a ppd test and come back for a reading, have titers drawn, get a basic examination (vitals, touch toes to see if you have a back problem, color...

  5. Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    loricatus replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a neighbor (nasty, divorced 50ish year old that moved in with his mommy) who, practically every day, after coming home from his job around 3pm, would start a racket in his driveway located...

  6. Anyone else applying to Baylor for their FNP program?

    loricatus replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    congrats, chris :balloons: i pm'd

  7. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I dunno either. I just figured out how to complete a yahoo group where we could relay this type of information to each other. Here's the site if you want to join...

  8. New Traveler...............Need Advice Please

    loricatus replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    Don't forget litter and box and a collar with a name/id tag with your cell phone number on it (in case the kitty gets loose) Also, I hear that Amarillo gets snow and ice storms, so don't forget the...

  9. Possible new traveler .. what are your thoughts?

    loricatus replied to 2Cats's topic in Travel

    Most places will want you having ACLS; so, in order to not limit your possibilities think about getting that certification before you start traveling. Also, more for a confidence booster, try getting...

  10. The Dumber than Dumb Prize... any nominations?

    loricatus replied to hosa32726's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I must have had his relative a few months ago. Except, his wife brought him in saying that he hadn't "passed gas since eating the fava beans at dinner" and she didn't want him waking her up...

  11. New York City Travel Nurse Info/help Needed

    loricatus replied to ItalianLady's topic in Travel

    Sent you a Private Message. I don't think that we can make direct recommendations on the board. Are you already familiar with NYC because there is a lot to explain if you are not? For instance:...

  12. TO CA TRAVELERS-from COPS-register your car or get a ticket......

    loricatus replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

    Out of curiosity I was looking through the CA motor vehicle website and couldn't find anything justifying what was told to you. In fact, I found the opposite. "When fees are due Commercial vehicles...

  13. TO CA TRAVELERS-from COPS-register your car or get a ticket......

    loricatus replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

    Why don't you try saying that you work 3 days a week and leave the state for 4 days a week; therefore, you technically haven't been there for 20 consecutive days. What are they going to do to prove...

  14. Bad experience with NIP Recruiter

    loricatus posted a topic in Travel

    Not wanting to go into details that could identify me or the recruiter, I have a question to ask: Has anyone found the same thing that I experienced with a Nurses in Partnership recruiter; in that,...

  15. How would you explain a family member the concept of ABG

    loricatus replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the simpliest way to explain it would be to say that: we take circulatiing blood and test it to see how much oxygen got through to it from the lungs. In your wife's case, normal...

  16. How much to have ready for an apartment?

    loricatus replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    You are right. Sorry, forgot that there was a difference. My husband's nephew lives in The Village in one of the rent controlled apartments and only pays $550.00 a month for what has to be going for...

  17. How much to have ready for an apartment?

    loricatus replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    Try Sunnyside or Astoria. Would have to move the car for alternate side of the street parking twice a week. But, you can have your pets in many places without a deposit and walk to the train. My...

  18. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    That's so nice of you! I'm licensed in TX with a compact license, also have PA and NY. I'll start working on NJ and CT liecenses as soon as I start some per diem work to pay down the credit card and...

  19. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I was asking Angie O'Plasty about the travel friendly place that she works at. I don't want to make the same mistake again and would prefer going somewhere that welcomed travelers. Sorry I wasn't...

  20. salary--dfw

    loricatus replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    so very true! another thing is that the hospitals stick together to price fix through the hospital associations (like the dfw hospital association that sponsor's group one). it is a shame that the...

  21. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Could you share where you work. I was just cancelled from a contract 2 weeks into it because staff was hired to replace me (their only traveler). Well, I should have expected it from Texas, since I...

  22. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    loricatus replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sure the gov't will 'TAKE CARE OF ME', except that statement is open to interpretation. Where I am now, it means a 'hit'... Pandemic or not, my family comes first. Sorry, but its not my problem...

  23. Group One background checks in Texas

    loricatus replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Speaking from personal experience-try to find another travel company. PM me if you would like to discuss this

  24. Group One background checks in Texas

    loricatus replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ahhhhh, but if you are a traveler you bypass group one and can be hired at the very hospital which would deny you employment if you were to apply for a staff position; and, at a much higher rate of...

  25. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    loricatus replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    Let's see---chronic back pain from seizure disorder. 75% chance that he's a frequent flyer, drug seeker. 25% chance that he has uncontrolled seizures which really does create a back problem---but,...