GirlArcher

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1. Questions about traveling nurse in Kona Hawaii

   GirlArcher replied to swater's topic in Travel

   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.

2. Questions about traveling nurse in Kona Hawaii

   GirlArcher replied to swater's topic in Travel

   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.

3. Do You Like Agency Nurses?

   GirlArcher replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. What does your spouse do?

   GirlArcher replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

   My hubby is an Engineer. Used to run a power plant, now works for a mine. Very right brained:uhoh3: and analytical....so I guess we're well matched.

5. Dr. Phil today

   GirlArcher replied to eak16's topic in General Nursing

   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...

6. Anyone go through a divorce while in Nursing school?

   GirlArcher replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students

   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...

7. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

   GirlArcher replied to kristylee's topic in Humor

   poopsie coyote brain

8. possible move to Alaska

   GirlArcher replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

   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...

9. welcome to the hilton...please dont forget to tip your waitress

   GirlArcher replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   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...

10. Stethoscope of choice

    GirlArcher replied to DEH's topic in General Nursing

    I use a Littmann Master Cardiology. I love it. Can hear everything I need to with it; from babies to elderly.

11. traveling-and being charge nurse

    GirlArcher replied to seanymph's topic in Travel

    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...

12. The nightmare returns---Hunter Group is coming!!!

    GirlArcher replied to prmenrs's topic in Activism

    I'm sorry to say, but I have no idea what the "Hunter Group" is.....Anyone care to enlighten me?:imbar

13. Where do you nurse?

    GirlArcher replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    Traveler in Hospitals -- ER, Med/Surg, Peds, Post-Partum, Nursery.....Some time in LTC. What can I say....I love to roam:p

14. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    GirlArcher replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    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 ...

15. My New Stethoscope!!!

    GirlArcher replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    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!