Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Hurt Feelings

    Brownms46 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    as a traveler you are only there for the time they need you, and when don't need you, it is time to move on. at 8 months, most travelers are more than ready to move on! but yes, this issue may...

  2. Background Checks

    Brownms46 replied to mountaintex's topic in Travel

    As a former recruiter, background checks are done for legal, and license issues. I had someone not tell me the whole story on a license issue. After a conversation with them, on a hunch I checked...

  3. Relocating and Travel Nursing Quest.

    Brownms46 replied to astnm's topic in Travel

    I know of many who have used travel assignments to find the job they want in an area they wish to relocate to. You should have no problem getting an assignment, and I like another poster, am...

  4. What are good specialities for traveling?

    Brownms46 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Travel

    Yes there are lots of opportunities in med-surg for travel, but make sure you have the experience and confidence to hit the ground running without any hand holding on your first assignment. When...

  5. info on Cirrus Medical Staffing

    Brownms46 replied to icunurse42066's topic in Travel

    I have worked with Cirrus on several assignments, and if I was still doing Travel Nursing, I would work with them again! I have no complaints whatsoever about them, during the time I worked with them...

  6. CPOE Barley Scratching the Surface

    Brownms46 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I agree with Angela, that the providers were either not trained properly or did not receive adequate individual support. Our system does not give ANYONE access to the system until they have completed...

  7. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    Brownms46 replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know those hospitals that are phasing LPNs out could have and could do themselves a big favor by assisting LPNs who want to become RNs to do so. A large health system here does just that, and...

  8. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you Angela! This is my second EPIC certification, and I am so glad to be done :)! At least for

  9. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

    Brownms46 replied to lovablelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally agree with others about running out the door fast! No one should be exposed to a situation like yours with a boss who is violent and destructive! Not to mention that you were not given...

  10. I think I may hate my job! what to do?

    Brownms46 replied to chapsticknurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Life is too short to be miserable, and I would not suffer another day! I never did the year of med surg, and never supported the premise that it was the way for all new grads to go. I have met very...

  11. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Last month I finally received my Epic Ambulatory Certification, and still loving my position with an awesome healthcare system! The only stress I have ever had in this position was passing these...

  12. St. Joes or St. Francis

    Brownms46 replied to sandjcomp's topic in Washington Nursing

    Sure, glad to share. I did agency at St. Joe's, St. Frances, and St. Claires, and the good experience out of the several times I have been at either of these hospital amount to only one decent shift!...

  13. Travel nursing opportunities???????

    Brownms46 replied to mewmeow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thankfully this is not true! However, there are fewer travel assignments for LPNs than RNs, the reason is of course...money! A agency charges the hospital/facility a fee for the nurses, and out of...

  14. Bad credit/credit check

    Brownms46 replied to Guest279293's topic in Travel

    I was a recruiter for a travel nurse agency, and you can tell the agency NO when it comes to a credit check. Most of our nurses crossed it off, and wrote do not give consent for credit check. If the...

  15. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    Brownms46 replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So true! I started as an LPN in 1980, and I was hearing this even back then. But I was able to work agency in the hospital, and travel to ICU/CCU, NICU, Tele, ER units etc for over 12years. If I...

  16. Alta Bates RN rates?

    Brownms46 replied to BS1977's topic in California Nursing

    Rates depends on the agency's contract with the facility and the agency's desired profit margin. Each agency rates are different depending on the contract they were able to negotiate. I know you...

  17. St. Joes or St. Francis

    Brownms46 replied to sandjcomp's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would take neither, but that is just

  18. How long between graduation day and first day on the job?

    Brownms46 replied to AprilW3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was offered my choice of two positions prior to graduation at a county hospital in Texas, where I did my clinical training. I was offered a temp position in L&D, or NICU. I chose NICU along...

  19. What was the best assignment you had?

    Brownms46 replied to jo272wv's topic in Travel

    My first assignment was also in Charleston, S. C., and I totally loved it. This was right after Hugo, so there were a lot of thankful people in Charleston! I worked at Roper hospital on a Ortho...

  20. your not going to believe this..........

    Brownms46 replied to taylorj1's topic in Travel

    There is NO way a facility is going to let that happen! His clients would dry up in a heart beat! NO facility would allow you, him or anyone else to terminate the contract without cause. And I do...

  21. Should I be worried?

    Brownms46 replied to kerrielynRN's topic in Travel

    I just answered an old ad of yours, and it seems I was right. You did get an assignment! Well

  22. Trying to get into travel nursing......

    Brownms46 replied to kerrielynRN's topic in Travel

    What was your experience as an LPN? It does matter, and I have assisted nurses with less than 2 years experience to get a travel assignment, and they did well. Everyone is different, and some people...

  23. Hello WA Nurses

    Brownms46 replied to wizard100's topic in Washington Nursing

    While I worked as a recruiter for a travel nurse agency, I hired nurses from Harborview. I also got to know travel nurses who thought they wanted to settle down here, and took a position at...

  24. Capital Medical Center

    Brownms46 replied to Love2laugh's topic in Washington Nursing

    Worked there one night as agency, and yes very nice staff, but horrible emr (electronic medical record), and unfortunately when I went there, the orientation to this system was lacking!!! Why not try...

  25. HELP me i need advice quick...

    Brownms46 replied to BellaDonna1231's topic in Travel

    I have not worked in Cali, but I recruited for an agency and had nurses that traveled to Kaiser. I have heard good and bad, as with anything. Many renew their contracts with Kaiser, and some will...