DRZmaui

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  1. Detox in Jail?

    DRZmaui replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    Sorry to preach, but yea, she will receive treatment in Jail (have work jail in the past). You'll probably hear stories of bad she is treated, but again, that part of pathology of her illness....

  2. Detox in Jail?

    DRZmaui replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    I don't want to sound cold, but Jail is what she needs. Been a psych nurse of 30 years. Sometimes you have to get knock down pretty hard, before seeing the light yea, I got a problem. I need...

  3. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui posted a topic in Travel

    I'm writing to see where I stand with a cancelled contract (calling Ted!). Background: After working full time as a RN for the past 30 years, I'm retiring in June. I decided to give Travel Nursing...

  4. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    Giving things a couple of weeks. Waiting to hear back from a few Staff positions I've interviewed for. Feel I'm going to get burned on my $430 Spent on getting a RN license. My first impression...

  5. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    I've scanned all the documents, can't find anything re: cancellation or reimbursement. Mostly standards, code of conduct, usually H.R. type

  6. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    thanks, Will

  7. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    Ned, PM

  8. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    Have one, but it was signed electronically. I could PM you a copy. Don't want to share my dirty laundry. BTW, I added up my expenses, $435. Don't think I'll commit anything till I see some...

  9. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    Sorry, your right. See if I can to back and edit

  10. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    DRZmaui replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't read all the threads, but what I do remember being a psych nurse back in 80's. Frequent take-downs (break dancing with the patient as we said), and smoking during report, and at the nursing...

  11. Cali license verification

    DRZmaui replied to ERpinup's topic in Travel

    I feel your pain, I'm in the process of getting California to verify my license for Oregon. It's a 2 month process. Just check today, they are now at middle of March requests. Make is difficult for...

  12. Dialysis nurse Wailuku or anywhere in Hawaii

    DRZmaui replied to AnonymousDialysis's topic in Travel

    Aloha, Might be of some help, First, are you serious about coming to Hawaii, or just testing the waters (excuse the pun)? The hospitals H.R. departments get swamped with inquiries about nursing...

  13. Questionable hourly rates for travel nurse

    DRZmaui replied to monday2016's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ted for the input. Your advice and support to this site is greatly appreciated. Yes, I'm taking up travel nursing for change, and not the money. Been a RN for 28 years. Finally pulling the...

  14. Questionable hourly rates for travel nurse

    DRZmaui replied to monday2016's topic in Travel

    I was wondering about that too. Planning on traveling this June. So far, most to assignments are anywhere from $17.00 to $30.00 an hour. Thinking this might be the norm for my specialty, Psych...

  15. VA RN grading and pay. Was there a mistake?

    DRZmaui replied to Healthygina's topic in Government, Military

    The boarding process can be, and usually is a nightmare. All depends on the Nursing Administrationof the VA where you work I will not mention my previous hospital (the government monitorsocial media....

  16. RN 2 APRN in the VA

    DRZmaui replied to Buckeyern12's topic in Government, Military

    No, step increases are not automatic. You have to apply for them. Again,it's up to the ‘boarding team' whom gets their step increase. I've been with the VA over 10 years, and still only a step...

  17. RN 2 APRN in the VA

    DRZmaui replied to Buckeyern12's topic in Government, Military

    Here is myexperience, every hospital is different. Some faculties encourage ‘growing' staff, and supporting personal development, other facilities that could care less. At my previous...

  18. A typical day in a psych unit

    DRZmaui replied to mago8388's topic in Psychiatric

    A bit of advice. Listen to report; be aware of any changes in an individual's base line behavior. Such as an aggressive, and intrusive individual becoming withdrawn, and subdue. Usually this is...

  19. Veterans Administration Hospital - Long Beach, CA

    DRZmaui replied to Alex_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Sample PBI Questions - Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) Here you go; these are the interview question they will ask you. Mostly it performance base interview type questions. What they do want...

  20. Veterans Administration Hospital - Long Beach, CA

    DRZmaui replied to Alex_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Each V.A. is unique. I've work at 6 different facilities, each very different. Be forewarned, the Long Beach V.A. HR'department has a bad reputation for processing new candidate's

  21. Overseas civilian D.O.D. nurses question?

    DRZmaui posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm writing to see if there are any civilian D.O.D. nurses working overseas. I've been applying 3 years for an overseas assignment. So far, have only had two interview, and one job offer (had to...

  22. Overseas civilian D.O.D. nurses question?

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry, don't know what the GWOT means. Been searching on Jobs USA, looking for intergovernmental

  23. Starting to have second thoughts about travel nursing

    DRZmaui posted a topic in Travel

    Like many other nurses, I want a change. Thought I like to try travel nursing. Been putting out a few feelers with some agencies. Initially, everything seems OK. Been doing some research on the...

  24. Starting to have second thoughts about travel nursing

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    I was starting to question if I'm making the right decision. Reading the reviews was eye opener. The internet does bring out a lot of negativity. Your service to the site is very commendable;...

  25. another newby questions

    DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    Yes, I did try the V.A. Travel Nurse. They seemed indifferent, and marginally helpful. Had difficulty reaching anybody, then finally reaching someone, Check out Job's USA, find an opening, and then...