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  1. Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    I dont understand the whole "eat your young" mentality. Nurses need to grow up and stop bringing down new, eager learners! Were all in it

  2. First travel offer in LTC

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    Here theyre synnonymous - LTC/LTAC; its all one

  3. Living in an RV. Need tax help

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to AshevilleRN's topic in Travel

    It is not misinformation - its what is happening. Period. Like it or not. If its done right, there is no reason at all for the IRS to get involved, and as many travelers I know (legit or not) not a...

  4. First travel offer in LTC

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    LOL Ive been an LTAC supervisor for the past four years, so yea, a little exposure. Our entire unit is RN operated - no LPN's at all. We have a 2 and 3 to 1 ratio. Thats every LTACH in and around...

  5. First travel offer in LTC

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    Im more worried by the fact that its ONE RN to TWENTY

  6. Living in an RV. Need tax help

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to AshevilleRN's topic in Travel

    I have a fantastic tax man whos given me invaluable information - you need a primary residence (albeit apartment, own home, or rental (even if you "rent" a space from a friend)). When you travel, most...

  7. Waiting for a travel assignment

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to ANNIENURSEANGEL's topic in Travel

    Im new to the travel world and Ive discovered / read that 1) you need to be registered with several agencies (the others dont need to know about each other - just take one contract at a time), 2) you...

  8. How many contracts(skills)?

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    I think it depends on the person and how long you've been a

  9. Come to work or get fired-Hurricane Irma!!!

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They'd have to fire me. Anyone who says we deserve to be fired can cover my shift for

  10. advise needed

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to pedsorbust's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's a violation because the name of the pt she saw, albeit co-worker, was not on her unit. It was logging her into a unit she was no longer working on AND she mentioned it to other

  11. Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    I wish we were unionized. Here you start around $21-23, raise depends on hospital and if theyre under budget restraints you won't get one, so if you want a raise you have to get a job with a different...

  12. Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    $27 for LPN? To me that's great. I'm in Memphis and RNs make around that with like 3-5 years

  13. Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    Compared to some of the others I've been reading, it is. I thought I made decent in Memphis. It's tough to make $37 here...$34 is cap for 13 years experience. Im at 36.74 but I'm also a weekender and...

  14. Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    I agree 100% that pay is #1 regional #2 based on experience. California RN's make $40-50; the same experienced RN in my region doing the exact same thing will make in the $25 range, go further east TN...

  15. Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try clinic nursing like at a primary clinic or cardiology clinic - Monday thur Friday, taking vitals, health history and answering

  16. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Like any good clinician - advanced or not - they will be supportive and encouraging, whatever your

  17. Gatlinburg / Relocating

    nurse.ethel.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if there are presently any RN's (BSN) working in and around Gatlinburg? Preferably not Knoxville (or there too). I am curious about the current pay scale for an RN w/ 3 years exp. I...

  18. Gatlinburg / Relocating

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to nurse.ethel.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I've checked sites like Glassdoor and their salary seems incredibly high for that area (60k) which is about the same as the Memphis area, maybe even a little more. I'm in Memphis...

  19. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing

    I still havent heard a word! Im becoming discouraged. I have a debt / income of 122% and a HPSA score of

  20. Just a Nurse

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    Take a break - mental and physical. I'm in the exact same boat. We spend all day 45+ hours a week giving our all, hand and foot, to people who may or may not appreciate it - or live to appreciate it....

  21. Code blue questions

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to SimpleNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be blood or bowel. His status changed quick but Im willing to bet once his stomach muscles relaxed everything came

  22. Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, in the same regards as an MD can work multiple specialites...one full time, one

  23. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely give it time. While these are 'rookie' mistakes - I've seen experienced (20+ year veterans) make way bigger mistakes ((like hanging versed and fentanyl at the same time in the wrong pump w/...

  24. Patient to nurse ratios

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to kgirl1872's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fortunate. I work in a high acute LTAC and our ratio at the very worst is 4:1 (and thats only for one nurse) the rest are 3 and

  25. maybe moving to TN- salary/job availability questions

    nurse.ethel.RN replied to snickl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It absolutely boggles my mind at how little RN's (new grad and experienced) are being paid! I am in Memphis and new grads start between $21-23 depending on which hospital. That's day shift, not...