malamarn06

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1. Contract tips

   malamarn06 replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

   Contract Question: Is it standard to state in contracts that you are not allowed to disclose salary and benefit information? Isn't this against your freedom of speech? Is it standard for there to be a penalty for not working these hours beyond housi...

2. ICU NURSE TRAVELING TO Charleston

   malamarn06 replied to malamarn06's topic in South Carolina

   I have heard that South Carolina has a slow turn around when applying for travel positions, do you find this true? I have been waiting on MUSC for about 2 weeks now, so far i haven't heard of any other ICU available in the Charleston area. I find t...

3. Why do people abuse nurses?

   malamarn06 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   We as nurses have to deal with a variety of people, cultures, personalities, attitudes, and dilemmas every day of our working lives. One must respect the situation. empathize with the people. AND QUIT saying " im so sorry im so sorry" we are not a ...

4. ICU NURSE TRAVELING TO Charleston

   malamarn06 posted a topic in South Carolina

   Looking into traveling to South Carolina - Charleston area. Any recommendations for hospitals? What is the cost of living/ pay rate/ nurse pt. ratios (ICU)

5. Traveling in Portland area

   malamarn06 posted a topic in Oregon

   :nurse:Hello im looking to return to traveling/ icu . i was interested in oregon esp the portland area. Can anyone give me some information on Area hospitals positive/negative pay rates ratios etc. I would appreciate it thank you !!!

6. Talk story on all kine nursing in da islands

   malamarn06 replied to malamarn06's topic in Hawaii

   Question: Anyone know of ACLS classes available coming up in March?!?!

7. Aloha....introduce yourself

   malamarn06 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hawaii

   sorry about that. yes i stay in hawaii. been here for a few years already. where you looking to work once you get your rn?

8. Talk story on all kine nursing in da islands

   malamarn06 posted a topic in Hawaii

   I wanted to start one new thread for all nurses of hawaii! One place to talk story about everything we love/and not love about nursing! I came here as a traveler years ago and stayed ever since. Its a wonderful and unique place to live and work. Lov...

9. Aloha....introduce yourself

   malamarn06 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hawaii

   Are you still in school? how much longer till you get your RN?!?!?!?

10. What is good pay for HI?

    malamarn06 replied to CJ777's topic in Hawaii

    Okie, I unfortunately did not go with nursefinders. I know the other local companies/agencies did not provide a car Which hospitals have you checked out out here?

11. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    malamarn06 replied to grace90's topic in Humor

    Night nurse - gregory issacs Never again - nickelback:balloons:

12. best company for travel nurses

    malamarn06 replied to carrie123's topic in Hawaii

    NurseFinders! Specialized (agency only) Island Nurses. those are some other options... w/ aloha

13. Starting the countdown....

    malamarn06 replied to kcalohagirl's topic in Hawaii

    Glad to see you are returning to the islands. E komo mai! 1. I would NOT work for altres. I and several people i know have worked for them. Its not a good experience if you are looking for a Travel assignment with them. I would recommend Nursefinders...

14. Nurse-patient ratio in Hawaii?

    malamarn06 replied to caliRN916's topic in Hawaii

    Med/Surg Ratios Straub 1:5 I believe. you also have nurse's aides to assist you Hawaii Medical Center East? Hawaii Medical Center West : I believe is 1:4 but that is primary care nursing... no aides Queens/ Castle i believe are higher. i have had th...

15. What is good pay for HI?

    malamarn06 replied to CJ777's topic in Hawaii

    I dont' know what companies told you about that about taking first time travelers. Its recommended that you have more experience before working out here not mandatory from last i heard. i came here as a traveler with only one 3 month assignment unde...