Hilo has most needs. ER is in great demand, especially is you have a strong background. I worked the ER there and floated to ICU sometimes. I will be going back soon....it was that wonderful.
I traveled to Hilo last summer for 13 weeks and LOVED it. They (your agency) should supply you with a car as there is no public transportation on the Big Island. There are car rental agencies at both airports.
you are so right about that!!! i've worked staff, agency (per diem) and travel. when i was staff, i loved to see the travelers as this allowed me my days off and my holidays with my family. i also learned so much from them as they had been around and...
Okay, I think maybe Dr. Phil has hit on the real reason there is a nursing shortage: Those damn doctors keep stealing the nurses off the floor and then they marry 'em and keep 'em at home, pregnant and barefoot.:chuckle And I have to ask: Are the CN...
Yes, I went through a divorce while in nursing school. Had one semester left and it was more than time for it to be over. After 12 years of marriage, he decided school had changed me too much and he wasn't willing to work on the things that were wron...
I moved my daughters (13 and 10) and myself to Alaska. Just us. Alone. For five months, until my husband was able to move up with us. It was a big move for us, as they had never lived anywhere but Montana and we were going without my husband, bu...
One of my favs...68 year old female in for COPD to Swing Bed (don't you just love "swing bed":uhoh3: ) status. Yelling very loudly, "Nurse, nurse, nurse!!!" go in to find her having a "panic attack" stating, "I can't breath".....she is on O2 per NC...
It happens often to me. I walk into a facility and I'm it....either charge or house super.....I really don't mind, as staff is more than helpful and after a couple of shifts, I understand the way that particular facility runs. Working in mostly rur...
I believe we use this board to "vent" to each other because we understand the ins and outs and the unique circumstances involved in nursing. Its not meant to chase off new blood, we need you. I love my career:p Although there are days when I ask ...
I have been using the Littmann Master Cardiology for a few years now and I LOVE IT!!! It is by far the best I've used for auscultating heart and lung sounds on adults and peds. Congrats and I understand your excitement!