infinitynotzero

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1. Researching Hospitals Before Signing Contracts

   infinitynotzero replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Travel

   Thanks! I'm finding that this third contract is sketchy in comparison with my first two, but the pay is much better. I was told that the pay was better because it's not the most desirable location. Turns out they are not only short staffed, but do no...

2. Researching Hospitals Before Signing Contracts

   infinitynotzero posted a topic in Travel

   Hello all, I am currently working my third travel assignment. I've always used Glass Door to look up staff reviews, and occasionally I can find reviews on The Gypsy Nurse website on hospitals. How does everyone research their hospitals before signing...

3. Housing

   infinitynotzero posted a topic in Travel

   Hello there, I'm looking to start travelling with my husband and our fur babies (cat and dog) in the next three months. We are very in-between on where we want to stay. We would like to live conservatively as he will be leaving his career to get on ...

4. ICU RN becoming an ER RN

   infinitynotzero posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello, I'm really excited to say that I've just landed a position in the ER (thank god it's finally a daytime shift- I see the light!). I'm transferring from the ICU to the ER, but I'm a bit wary of taking care of children and I'm feeling pretty rust...

5. ICU burnout?

   infinitynotzero replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Critical

   Well lets see.. 3 physical assessments per patient per shift, event notes, end of shift notes, hourly assessments which consist of drip rates/IV's hanging with their rates, VS, I&O, and anything else you could imagine might be assessed hourly.. l...

6. ICU burnout?

   infinitynotzero replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Critical

   I would say about 60% of my job is charting, unfortunately.

7. ICU burnout?

   infinitynotzero posted a topic in Critical

   Hi there, I've been working as a new graduate in an ICU for a year now. I'm completely turned off by my job. I got into nursing wanting to become an ER or flight nurse, but jumped when the ICU position was offered to me. Obviously I'm not a pro in th...