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Travel nursing in this economy?

parvaneh — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:54:42 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this tribe. <waves>

I have been thinking about travel nursing off and on for a while, but it seems that circumstances might be better for me now to take assignments as a travel nurse in the next 6 months or so.

For those of you who travel, how has the economy affected your ability to get assignments on a regular basis? If you have assignments, do you get called off much, if at all? Is it pretty much a take-what-you-can-get atmosphere, or do you still have choices in your locations and/or shifts?

Also if anyone has recommendations/ warnings about any particular agency, I'd welcome that input as well.

I am a surgical nurse, and would ideally stick with that area when travelling.

Thanks in advance :)

Kate

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seeking like minded females.

Sam — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:23:22 GMT

In a nutshell... Looking for a lady 30 to 45 to share common interests and can carry on a conversation. Some of my interests are cycling, wine tasting, golf, exploring limits, light bdsm and more. Let's keep it casual at first but if we click it could become a regular thing

I'm 45, good looking, fit, professional, disease free and safe. I work as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Get back to me for more info. and to share pictures.

Sam

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What does it take to start a hospital?

Dom — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:11:58 GMT

I was discussing this with a number of other doctors, nurses and physical therapists and we had no idea what it would take to start a hospital. Who accredits (if that is even the correct term) the hospital? How does it get on the different insurance plans in the region? I would also imagine there is some group that periodically inspects it.

If anyone can shed any light on this subject, I would be interested. Thank you in advance.

Dom

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Staffing Shortages

nurselisa — Tue, 03 Feb 2004 21:31:23 GMT

Hello! I know not everyone here is a registered nurse, but I was curious to see how staffing shortages have affected y'all. I work on a busy step-down unit, and it always feels like there are not enough nurses and nurses aides to go around. Any thoughts on this subject?

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NOW HIRING Registered Nurses... Spread the Word to STOP the Shortage!

dctigger — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:58:25 GMT

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OR

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X-post- Any Open heart and/or cardiac nurse managers?

liabear1 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:02:41 GMT

I am looking for a RNFA for a new open heart program in the Bay Area.
Administrative Director of Cardiac Center at an international know pediatric hospital in the Bay Area
OB Charge Nurse in the LA South Bay
Critical Care Supervisor at a major hospital in LA

Call me at work you you are interested or know somebody 415-901-3257 ask for Lia

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birth petition

Grandma — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:59:34 GMT

The AMA has gone way too far this time. Now they are actually proposing legislation to mandate how and where women give birth! This is their desperate knee-jerk reaction to the ever-growing body of evidence both in the US and worldwide that proves that home births with a trained midwife are just as safe for low-risk mothers (and babies) as are low-risk births in the hospitals.

Tell our legislators to ignore their whining, and the AMA to grow up:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/birthathome/index.html

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Anyone a Midwife???

brit pop! — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:50:17 GMT

Im wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to work with a midwife or if anyone knows of one they recommend. Im a PICU nurse looking to go back to school and one of my considerations is midwifery, but before I commit, I want to talk to or possibly shadow an actually practicing midwife. I would appreciate any advice or recommendations!!! Thank you!!!

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Surgical Technology

candicmt — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:24:33 GMT

Hi, I'm brand new to this tribe, I have been thinking about going back to school for surgery technology. I would love to hear from some one in the field, I have some questions that I would love to ask, just to be sure that it is something that I would like to pursue. Thanks in advance...

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Welcome & Roll Call

Ro — Wed, 22 Oct 2003 23:26:02 GMT

Hello There! Welcome to Healthcare Professionals.

Please make yourself at home and introduce yourself briefly to the group. Tell us what you do, or if you're among the lucky retired, what you used to do in healthcare.

And feel free to invite your healthcare friends to our new Tribe! The more the merrier.

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new and looking for continuing education courses

bellanotte — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:09:14 GMT

Hello everyone. This the first time I'm posting. I'm a speech therapist, working mostly with brain injured children and adults. I'm needing to do some continuing education that doesn't neccesarily have to be in my field--a related area would be fine. I live in ny. Does anyone have any ideas re: continuing ed courses. They could be on line. Thanks.

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Great Podcast for Medical Professional

Dom — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:29:41 GMT

Hello, All,

When I was going through my internship, I had the privilage of training under an ID doc called Mark Crislip. He was House-like (yes, as in the FOX TV show) in his methods, though not so ridiculously abrasive (nor addicted to pain meds).

He puts out two pod casts now. Being an ID doc, the focus of one is obviously infectious diseases. What infections are emerging, what ones are changing, etc. He also has one called QuackCast, which he describes as "a review of alternative medicine from a skeptical point of view". Not the most inspirational of pod casts for alternative practitioners such as myself, but an excellent way of examining if one's own practices actually stand the test of current scientific info.

If anyone is interested, go to www.pusware.com and listen for yourself. I encourage everyone to take a listen. Have fun and enjoy the Autumn.

Dom

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT --Vermont

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:04:16 GMT

I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
Basically, I'm offering people the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
Also, if you might like to lead a retreat, please contact me.
Thank you and you are welcome,
Dr David

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Bay Area / San Francisco Health Care

Elizabeth — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:29:32 GMT

What are the special concerns/issues/opportunities for health care professionals in the Bay Area?

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hello all!

enoch — Tue, 09 Mar 2004 03:26:05 GMT

i'm an urgent care physician in palo alto, and have a personal blog here:

http://www.enochchoi.com/thoughts/

nice to meet you all!

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Hello, Everyone

Dom — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 18:13:07 GMT

Just found this tribe and it looks like fun. I am an Osteopath, started out in family practice and osteopathic manipulation. I got sick of call, drug seekers and lawyers, so I gave up medicine and have a craniosacral-only practice under a massage license. Let me tell you, life has never been better.

I am stress-free, and feel that I am actually helping people get healthy, rather than staving off the reaper. Looking forward to some interesting posts.

Dom

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Call for MD, NP, PA, EMS, Nurses, North Texas/Lousiana/Oklahoma 1st weekend October 2007

Nurse de Jour — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:26:23 GMT

Hello I am heading up the Medical for the event: Myschievia. It is the north Texas Buringman event.. Please see www. burnigman.com and the addy for the regional is www.ntxb.org.

Thanks
Deborah

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Question about lawyers and depositions....

Dom — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:34:27 GMT

Hello, All,

Hey, I was just deposed to give testimony regarding a case I was peripherally involved in, prior to my leaving medicine. While my lawyer has consuled me quite well, I wanted to get people's take on how much is a reasonable rate to charge for my time. I've heard everything from $200 to $700/hour. And can I only charge for time being deposed, or can I also charge for prep time (such as reviewing charts)?

I don't know if any of you have been in a similar circumstance, but I would appreciate any opinion thats out there. Thanks.

Dom

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CIMS forum march 07

Gamo — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:48:56 GMT

CIMS proudly invites the national and international community to participate in this dynamic event.

The 2007 CIMS Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum will feature the debut of Coalition for Improving Maternity Services: Evidence Basis for the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care. The result of a precedent-setting research project, the review and guidelines summarize the findings of 15 years of international evidence on all aspects of Mother-Friendly care and provides professionals, advocacy groups, policy makers, and families alike with a powerful, new resource for improving the care of mothers and babies.

The CIMS Forum brings together research experts, professionals, advocates, and consumers of maternity care from the U.S. and abroad to learn and work side by side for three energizing days of collaborative education, networking, problem solving and sharing. Attendees will benefit both from formal presentations by leaders in the field, and from participation in workgroups of their choice addressing issues facing childbearing women and their families today. Attendees will gather a wealth of information, to bring home to their own practices, workplaces and communities while gaining inspiration and making and renewing connections with those who share a common interest in the health and well-being of mothers and babies.

visit the site to register and know their work

http://www.motherfriendly.org/

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How have doctors been escaping medicine?

Dom — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:57:37 GMT

Hey, All,

I escaped a few years ago, and am thankful for it everyday. I, however, made a decision to choose sanity over finances, and had an easy transition into something I truely love. Many of my physician friends are desparately looking for a way out and don't know where to turn. I certainly don't know what to tell them, other than to just get out.

Google searches turn up many head hunters and agencies that want large fees, for no guarantee. I did find this interesting site

http://www.career-consulting-physicians.com/blog/index.php?p=299

If you are a physician looking for a way out, you may wish to take a look at it. But does anyone out there have any other suggestions? Just asking. There are alot of docs out there who would be most interested in escape routes.

Dom

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Usounds and pregnancy

Gamo — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:01:21 GMT

I am just finishing to read an article on Midwifery Today about a possible link between the rise of autism and the Ultrasounds done during pregnancy...
Very well written and with a lots of valid references, it is worth reading and questionning the rise of US during pregnancy and EFM during labor.
The theory is that the US rises temperature within fetal cells more that we though and admitted by the FDA.. The fetus has more difficulties getting rid of the heat although the amniotic fluid fluid and placenta are helping in the process..We know that too much exposure to heat during the beginning of pregnancy can lead to neural tube defect and The author wonders of the same thing is not happening to the fetal brain cells due to an elevated temperature adn therefore causing brain dysfunctions. She mentions a rise in Left handed BB epoxed to US (not counting the genetic left handed bb...)
go to midwiferytoday.org and look into the articles... worth reading and time to back to fetoscope??

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Poison pans

Grandma — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 05:08:22 GMT

POISONING CONSUMERS WITH TEFLON

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a complaint against DuPont for withholding evidence revealing negative health and environmental impacts from a chemical used to produce Teflon. The chemical, commonly known as PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), has been found to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Due to Teflon's popularity (those nifty non-stick frying pans, etc.), PFOA can now be detected in the bodies of 90% of Americans. The EPA is investigating the possibility that DuPont may have learned of potential problems with the chemical more than two decades ago. On an international level, the EPA's announcement has prompted foreign governments to launch investigations into the toxicity of the chemical, and stores in China have begun pulling Teflon products from their shelves.

Read more at:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/foodsafety/teflon080904.cfm

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Brag time

beadbat — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:19:56 GMT

I do beadwork in my spare time ( like there's tons of that!?!?) and at a friend/coworker's request, did some beadwork on her stethoscope. I was rather pleased with the results, but apparently so was the Crafty Vixens tribe. A copy of my completed work is now on the new, official Crafty Vixens Emblem. If you'd like to see, visit the Crafty Vixens tribe and look at the main photo, or take a peak in the photo album. I must say, I was pleased, but very surprised. I do custom beadwork on the side, in addition to working full time. If anyone is interested, I'll do your stethoscope also. Just e-mail for more info.

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respiratory therapy

Grace — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:19:58 GMT

just got my degree last year and a job with day hours has been hard to find. I've decided to go back to cosmetology school now...

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Looking for info to help guide me in my interest in changing my career to nursing

ecrivaine32 — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:50:35 GMT

I am very seriously considering changing my career path to nursing. In fact, our tiny little college here actually has one of the best programs in the country, which I found hard to believe when I first heard that; but that’s what I’ve been told many times.

I am trying to determine if this is the right move for me. It doesn’t seem as daunting as the four-year degree programs, and that part is, of course, appetizing to me. I’m not saying that means it’s a piece of cake – just that I could get down to business a lot sooner once I get that degree. However, I don’t know what kind of pay I would start out with, and that would be a worry for me.

But I’m so tired of working behind a computer feeling so disconnected from people. I really want a job where I am more in contact with people in a helping type of profession. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a lot of hard work, and I’m not looking to get rich. I just want to ensure I can make a decent enough salary to live on.

I’d really like to hear from any nurses in the medical field to see what you think of your career. Did any of you have careers before this that you changed from? I’d love to hear your stories good and bad, so that I could take everything into consideration. Please email me if you’d rather not note me. I would be so grateful for your input.

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heal in Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Tue, 09 May 2006 21:04:13 GMT

heal in Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

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Acupuncture discussion

Neur0mancer — Thu, 19 May 2005 12:54:32 GMT

I thought this deserves its own thread.

Richard, I have thought about this, and I think I have an answer for you. Not about the JAMA article (which, if I get my hands on, I'll send you a copy of), but how to do DBPCS for acupuncture.

"It's easy to do DBPCS's with pills. Just make somethat look like the real thing but aren't. You can even do it with food stuffs to some extent. Just stuff it in capsules. But with something like traditional acupuncture, where each treatment is different, and each patient would receive a treatment quite different from any other patient how could you blind the treatment? How can you really blind a treatment where it's acknowledged that the intention, energetic strength, and skill of the acupuncturist are at least as important as where the needles are stuck? "

OK, here goes:

The key elements in a double-blind, placebo controlled trial are a) the subject being treated does not know whether they are getting the real thing or the placebo and b) the person gathering data/evaluating outcomes does not know which treatment the patient got. There is no requirement that the person evaluating the outcome be the same as the one who delivered the treatment.

Therefore, here's the trial design:

The TREATMENT group is seen, evaluated, and treated by a Truly Skilled Acupuncturist (TSA) - someone like yourself or someone you would recognize as the real deal. The CONTROL group is seen, "evaluated", and "treated" by a Bull-$hit Artist (BSA) - someone like me, who has watched you do the evaluation and treatment and maybe gotten one or two lessons in sticking needles into someone with a convincing demeanor, but who knows only where to stick the needles (and the places where they are to be stuck are chosen to be bogus anyway). Then, after whatever treatment schedule is done, the patient is evaluated by an independent clinician who does not know which group the patient was in.

This way, we overcome your key objection - that the people delivering treatment aren't really delivering the real thing (because they are not TSAs). In such a setup, the treatment group is getting the best acupuncture that we can find, and the control group is getting stuck with needles by some guy who can talk the talk, but can't treat anything with needles. The patients are treated, the data are gathered by someone who doesn't know how they were treated, the statistical analysis is done, and we can tell whether TSA = BSA.

How's that?

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Spinal Implants

Cody — Wed, 11 May 2005 18:17:20 GMT

Hello everyone, I actually joined this tribe to share with you an article I wrote that has been published. I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.matmanmag.com/matmanmag/jsp/articledisplay.jsp?dcrpath=MATMANMAG/PubsNewsArticleGen/data/0503MMH_Letters_Canon&domain=MATMANMAG

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Welcome Everyone

Ro — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:46:16 GMT

Well, it's been quiet in here, folks! Again, I'd like to welcome all the new folks and tell you to feel free to use the forum to chat each other up, we've got an interesting mix of people here in the health care field!

Ro

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