Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. mandatory overtime

    Brownms46 replied to Kim Mohun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think it's time more nurses went into business for themselves, and stop taking the demands of hospitals, who couldn't have their doors open without them! My goal is to become the one who dictates...

  2. cancellations

    Brownms46 replied to Bess's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think they should charge hospitals a fee for cancellations, just like every other industry does. Especially when hospital request a nurse, and then cancel them several hours later, right before the...

  3. license issues

    Brownms46 replied to jrenae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I read this post, and I had no idea what you're talking about or what kind of information you're

  4. Soon to be grad--should I look at agency nursing

    Brownms46 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    OOOh their out there, but I wouldn't work for them, nor should any new grad even think about going agency, without solid experience! How long that experience should be, depends on the grad! But like...

  5. Worried about my mom...any advice

    Brownms46 replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who lost both parents at an early age, I can't stress strongly enough to impress upon your mother how serious this is! I agree with the cardiology consult, and would make it my prime...

  6. Anyone ever heard of...

    Brownms46 replied to zambezi's topic in Travel

    I have dealt with both these companies, and if I had to chose, aureus wouldn't even be in the running!!! I can tell you my story on aureus, but if you go to the site that has been suggested, you will...

  7. Hysterectomy Questions

    Brownms46 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you and you're VERY welcome:D!!! I do pop in from time to time, but I think you know the reason I don't have much time to get online for now. My life has become quite busy, but hopefully by...

  8. Hysterectomy Questions

    Brownms46 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry to hear you're going thru this, but I had the surg, and I didn't have my ovaries removed. My PCP was a women, who advised against it, d/t this would keep me from losing androgens, as long a my...

  9. Embarassing Question

    Brownms46 replied to NewTraveler's topic in Travel

    You're very welcome:)! I have been doing this for 12yrs now, but I continue to learn in this business. The help, assistance, and warnings of fellow travelers, has been

  10. Problem Being An Agency Nurse-Please Read

    Brownms46 replied to LostHearts's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would suggest your husband try travel nursing, as I have seen numerous travel positions for NJ posted. If your husband is interested I can send you a PM on how to connect with some of the agencies...

  11. anyone with good/bad experiences with PPR

    Brownms46 replied to wishy's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for a very long time, and I have only heard GREAT things about PPR, but I can't say the same about the rest of the agencies you mentioned! However, I have not personally worked...

  12. Embarassing Question

    Brownms46 replied to NewTraveler's topic in Travel

    DO NOT have your agency direct deposit your pay into your checking account, that you use to pay your bills! Give them an account number from one account, and then immediately withdraw the money, and...

  13. That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

    Brownms46 replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    NO FREAKING

  14. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe people should start checking their EMPLOYERS credit!!!!! I have been given at least THREE BAD CHECKS from an employer, and ONE employer STILL hasn't paid me!!!!!! Talk about trying to collect a...

  15. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I have checked and your husband is correct! An employer check of your credit is considered a soft inquiry, and does NOT affect your score, and it is given a special coding. My error, I was wrong...

  16. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with

  17. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with every word you wrote! But that is no

  18. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    You're right there are those people out there, who won't work with you, or don't want to know anything, but when you're sending the payment. But MANY will work with you, and if not I would continue...

  19. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    I had an old utility bill on my credit, and the amount was very small, but it was affecting my score. I had no idea it was on there, until a few years back I took some advice given to me, and started...

  20. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Creditors do look on medical bills differently than credit card bills, and the like. Louisepug, please don't let this thread worry

  21. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I disagree with your husband, and have talked with several different financial advisors who say that, you shouldn't have your credit checked unless it necessary! Too many inquires is NOT a good...

  22. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    I make it a practice to keep tabs on my credit report frequently, and this is practice all should do. I had a collection company write me a letter, stating I had a bad check written to a place, in a...

  23. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    Brownms46 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    This is and has always been a common practice with many companies, not just in nursing. My sister had to clean up a unpaid debt, that her ex-husband made back when they were first married, which was...

  24. Can I be forgiven

    Brownms46 replied to old bear's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened, glad to hear no pt. suffered because of the error, and also confused as to how this happened. But as to whether you should or could be hired again. "I" would hire you in a...

  25. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Brownms46 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    36.000 Americans die YEARLY during the flu season!!! YEP that a only a few