Comments for Travel Nurse Jobs Blog http://cirrusmedicalblog.com "See Patients. See the Country... This is where your Journey begins." Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:55:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Can You Hear Me Now? by UsedCardBoardBoxes.com http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/06/29/can-you-hear-me-now/#comment-159 UsedCardBoardBoxes.com Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:55:31 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=794#comment-159 Moving is never easy and depending on the travel nurse assignment, it can really be overwhelming at times. Looking forward to seeing some of the stories posted here in the future :) Moving is never easy and depending on the travel nurse assignment, it can really be overwhelming at times. Looking forward to seeing some of the stories posted here in the future :)

]]> Comment on Cirrus Medical Blog Contest by Amanda Ledlow http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/06/08/blog-contest/#comment-146 Amanda Ledlow Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:46:03 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=734#comment-146 My most awesomely funny travel tale occurred several years ago in Ohio. Another traveler that I had previously worked with had taken a permanent assignment as an OR manager. She then requested me as a travel nurse to work in her OR, as I had both circulating and scrub experience. My first day at the facility, I went to security to obtain my badge and fill out paperwork with human resources. I was finished by 9 a.m., and reported to surgery for orientation. The staff was in an uproar, as several people had called out due to a flu outbreak, and the schedule was heavy that day. When Linda saw me arrive, she latched onto me and said "I need you to scrub an emergency case, now, and I'll circulate!", and directed me to a general surgery room. I quickly set up the back table and mayo for an emergency perforated bowel case. When the surgeon entered the room with the patient and anesthesia, he did a double-take as he saw me. "Who is this, and does she know what she's doing?", he demanded. Linda replied to him, "She's an experienced traveler, a damn good nurse, and the scrub for your emergency case--now go wash your hands!". The surgeon looked stunned briefly, but went to scrub, and returned to the OR. As the patient was prepped and draped, he said not a word. At the end of the case, though, he made a point to shake my hand and said "Thank you for helping me today; I look forward to working with you again". As I prepared to say "you're welcome", he added, "But next time, leave Linda out--she's got a mean streak!". My most awesomely funny travel tale occurred several years ago in Ohio. Another traveler that I had previously worked with had taken a permanent assignment as an OR manager. She then requested me as a travel nurse to work in her OR, as I had both circulating and scrub experience.
My first day at the facility, I went to security to obtain my badge and fill out paperwork with human resources. I was finished by 9 a.m., and reported to surgery for orientation. The staff was in an uproar, as several people had called out due to a flu outbreak, and the schedule was heavy that day.
When Linda saw me arrive, she latched onto me and said “I need you to scrub an emergency case, now, and I’ll circulate!”, and directed me to a general surgery room. I quickly set up the back table and mayo for an emergency perforated bowel case. When the surgeon entered the room with the patient and anesthesia, he did a double-take as he saw me. “Who is this, and does she know what she’s doing?”, he demanded.
Linda replied to him, “She’s an experienced traveler, a damn good nurse, and the scrub for your emergency case–now go wash your hands!”.
The surgeon looked stunned briefly, but went to scrub, and returned to the OR. As the patient was prepped and draped, he said not a word. At the end of the case, though, he made a point to shake my hand and said “Thank you for helping me today; I look forward to working with you again”. As I prepared to say “you’re welcome”, he added, “But next time, leave Linda out–she’s got a mean streak!”.

]]> Comment on Healthcare Reform and the Supply of Nurses. by Hospital scrubs http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/06/01/healthcare-reform-and-the-supply-of-nurses/#comment-144 Hospital scrubs Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:09:12 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=754#comment-144 Supply of nurses is getting short each year and with the Healthcare reform at hand I'm still in doubt of its outcome to the expand of nursing community in the country. With more and more patients coming and going at hospitals each year and more and more nurses retiring, with little number of men nurses, and the shortage of doctors also which gives rise to another role of some nurses, I just don't know what is the real impact of this healthcare bill. I'm still hoping for the best though. Supply of nurses is getting short each year and with the Healthcare reform at hand I’m still in doubt of its outcome to the expand of nursing community in the country. With more and more patients coming and going at hospitals each year and more and more nurses retiring, with little number of men nurses, and the shortage of doctors also which gives rise to another role of some nurses, I just don’t know what is the real impact of this healthcare bill. I’m still hoping for the best though.

]]> Comment on Nursing and The President’s Proposal on Healthcare by cmcshane4kids@hotmail.com http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/03/22/nursing-and-the-presidents-proposal-on-healthcare/#comment-122 cmcshane4kids@hotmail.com Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:47:36 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=641#comment-122 The presidents Bill will decrease compitition for insurance company's and increase the dept burden for our families and our children by incredible amount. The government has been controlling the VA system for years and has had MANY problems and our Veterans will be the first to tell you. The ones that can afford it go outside of the VA to get their healthcare. The presidents Bill will decrease compitition for insurance company’s and increase the dept burden for our families and our children by incredible amount.

The government has been controlling the VA system for years and has had MANY problems and our Veterans will be the first to tell you. The ones that can afford it go outside of the VA to get their healthcare.

]]> Comment on Atlantis, Florida by CAROLYN HOLMES http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/02/11/atlantis-florida/#comment-120 CAROLYN HOLMES Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:47:28 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=597#comment-120 I a 43yr cerf.Surgical tech with Open Heart/Transplant/General/OB/Cath Lab/GIlab/and all others, Iwould like to work in Fla./GA./MS./.Bham. please call me.at 985-265-6145.or E-mail me at crlynhlm@aol.com. Thank You Carolyn Holmes I a 43yr cerf.Surgical tech with Open Heart/Transplant/General/OB/Cath Lab/GIlab/and all others, Iwould like to work in Fla./GA./MS./.Bham. please call me.at 985-265-6145.or E-mail me at crlynhlm@aol.com. Thank You Carolyn Holmes

]]> Comment on Choosy Hospitals by Gail Kirkpatrick http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2010/02/04/choosy-hospitals/#comment-113 Gail Kirkpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:54:51 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=581#comment-113 I think these are very helpful tips, especially for newer travellers! I am sure many will find this helpful! I think these are very helpful tips, especially for newer travellers! I am sure many will find this helpful!

]]> Comment on Celebrating The Season While On Assignment by Nathan Acosta http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2009/12/23/celebrating-the-season-while-on-assignment/#comment-112 Nathan Acosta Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:09:26 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=531#comment-112 Hi Tammy, We're delighted to learn about the ways Cynthia gives back to her community -- no matter where she is! Hi Tammy,

We’re delighted to learn about the ways Cynthia gives back to her community — no matter where she is!

]]> Comment on Celebrating The Season While On Assignment by Tammy Stone http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2009/12/23/celebrating-the-season-while-on-assignment/#comment-111 Tammy Stone Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:06:29 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=531#comment-111 Nathan, I have know Cynthia since 2006 when I started working at a small retail store in North Florida. She is one of my favorite people to see come though our doors. I always make sure she comes to my line so she can get checked out fast and she can be on her way. She buys LOTS of things for a lot of people and does it from her heart. I really enjoyed reading the article you wrote about her. Tammy Stone Nathan, I have know Cynthia since 2006 when I started working at a small retail store in North Florida. She is one of my favorite people to see come though our doors. I always make sure she comes to my line so she can get checked out fast and she can be on her way. She buys LOTS of things for a lot of people and does it from her heart.
I really enjoyed reading the article you wrote about her.

Tammy Stone

]]> Comment on How does Traveling Affect my Resume? by Tomas http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2009/06/23/how-does-traveling-affect-my-resume/#comment-110 Tomas Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:20:10 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=179#comment-110 While looking through the eyes of a patient, I would accept the traveling nurse as a sip of fresh air. I think the traveling nurses expand the horizons of the hospital ward greatly. I think the pictures of the sick may be named the traveling nurses too. Plus traveling nurses fuel such activity and consequently the sick start to heal other - become the traveling nurses themselves At least I see so my personal works http://arthiker.wordpress.com/ Art therapy club - http://trustlight.blogspot.com/ While looking through the eyes of a patient, I would accept the traveling nurse as a sip of fresh air. I think the traveling nurses expand the horizons of the hospital ward greatly.
I think the pictures of the sick may be named the traveling nurses too.
Plus traveling nurses fuel such activity and consequently the sick start to heal other – become the traveling nurses themselves
At least I see so my personal works http://arthiker.wordpress.com/
Art therapy club – http://trustlight.blogspot.com/

]]> Comment on Healthcare staffing companies report business declines leveling off by Roy Vera http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/2009/08/06/healthcare-staffing-companies-report-business-declines-leveling-off/#comment-102 Roy Vera Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:38:50 +0000 http://cirrusmedicalblog.com/?p=222#comment-102 I to have noticed a slight increase in staffing business, I have been speaking with other staffing agencies and my consulting firm http://www.vismedical.com has been receiving lots more inquiries recently concerning starting a staffing agencies. I have seen this trend before and the rise is part of the trend, although forces affecting our nation has slowed the typical trend, it is however turning around. I to have noticed a slight increase in staffing business, I have been speaking with other staffing agencies and my consulting firm http://www.vismedical.com has been receiving lots more inquiries recently concerning starting a staffing agencies. I have seen this trend before and the rise is part of the trend, although forces affecting our nation has slowed the typical trend, it is however turning around.

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