Originally Posted by CJ777
Hello, I am a blonde headed blue eyed girl from texas. I have been a nurse 18 years. I am compassionate to all. I am planning on a travel job in Hawaii. Will I be accepted? As I said I haven't ever felt or acted superior over anyone. I have always been able to adapt to any situation/people. I will not cross a line,I made that known to my travel company up front. Thanks
You sound like you'll do just fine. Hawaii can be a tough audience but, like most places, once it is apparent that you are a team player you'll fit right in.
The people that have a problem here, IME, are the ones that are grossly insensitive to the local culture.
Yes, there is a unique way of speaking here, unlike any other in the USA. It is something that takes a bit of getting used to. It does NOT, as some travel nurses seem to think, indicate stupidity by any means. But it is amazing how many times I have heard travel nurses actually making fun of the local patois.
Things are simply DIFFERENT here. Wonderfully different, most times, but sometimes frustrating.
Go with the flow, pitch in. And, oh yeah....bring some food in once in a while. That will definitely earn you points.
Good luck to you---we definitely need nurses with experience here!
It seems that soooo many of our travel nurses, lately, are showing up with that "one year experience" that the travel agencies are requiring.
OMG...'nuff said.
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