[SisterJ392000]

Is it true that Hawaii nurses wear flowers in their hair while at work? I think that is so cool.(and beautiful I bet) I hope to visit Hawaii one day,(maybe travel nurse, maybe just vacation) but I would love to see this in person. I can only imagine that if I was a patient how that would brighten my day!

[WindwardOahuRN]

Originally Posted by SisterJ392000

Is it true that Hawaii nurses wear flowers in their hair while at work? I think that is so cool.(and beautiful I bet) I hope to visit Hawaii one day,(maybe travel nurse, maybe just vacation) but I would love to see this in person. I can only imagine that if I was a patient how that would brighten my day!

No. Nurses here are no different than anywhere else. It's no more "romantic" to work here than it is to work on the mainland.
Case in point: The seven-week nurses strike five years ago.

[SisterJ392000]

Well Pardon me! I just thought it was a nice way to incorporate the local culture into the work place.(If it was true, obviously it isn't) Didn't mean to offend. If I remember correctly it was on all nurses that I read that bit of info.

[WindwardOahuRN]

Originally Posted by SisterJ392000

Well Pardon me! I just thought it was a nice way to incorporate the local culture into the work place.(If it was true, obviously it isn't) Didn't mean to offend. If I remember correctly it was on all nurses that I read that bit of info.

LOL---your post wasn't offensive at all. And you CAN wear flowers in your hair if you want to, I guess. On special occasions (birthdays, etc) you might see people wearing lei but it is not an everyday thing.

[RN1989]

I would not want my nurses wearing flowers. I am allergic to various flowers/grasses/perfumes. I never know what is going to trigger my allergies. I know I am miserable when I have an allergy attack walking by someone wearing perfume, I can't imagine how someone with asthma/copd and allergies might feel.

[WindwardOahuRN]

Originally Posted by RN1989

I would not want my nurses wearing flowers. I am allergic to various flowers/grasses/perfumes. I never know what is going to trigger my allergies. I know I am miserable when I have an allergy attack walking by someone wearing perfume, I can't imagine how someone with asthma/copd and allergies might feel.

That's certainly something to be considered. In addition, what I hadn't thought of until after I posted were possible infection control issues, especially in the units. We don't allow any fresh flowers and some immunocompromised patients are forbidden fresh fruits, etc. So flowers in your hair would also be frowned upon.

[Slobgob]

I've seen a few nurses at my hospital wear Plumerias behind their ear...

I love it.

Maybe they're plastic though? *Never thought to ask*

PS: Hawaiian Nursing is different. We don't give report, we just talk story. =)

[Pualehuanani]

Originally Posted by WindwardOahuRN

No. Nurses here are no different than anywhere else. It's no more "romantic" to work here than it is to work on the mainland.
Case in point: The seven-week nurses strike five years ago.

Oh don't remind me, Windward!!!!!! LOL. I wonder what the next contract will bring.

[WindwardOahuRN]

Originally Posted by Pualehuanani

Oh don't remind me, Windward!!!!!! LOL. I wonder what the next contract will bring.

We're headed for the contract year. I guess I don't have to tell you, Pua----it's going to be a tough one. Have you seen the "occurrence" policy?? I'm sure you have. Unbelievable!

[Slobgob]

Our hospital and HNA just negotiated a new contract last November. Didn't hear anything of a "occurence" policy. Negotiations were tough though... and the economy is looking even worse this year.

Can you shed some light on that policy? =)