Hagabel

Hagabel

1 PACU,11 ICU, 9 ER

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  1. looking for job in new zealand

    Hagabel replied to jenny^_^'s topic in International Nursing

    I am not currently working in NZ so I cannot help you there. I am in the US. I know you do need your registration as I am in the process of applying for that. Hopefully 1 of the NZ nurses here can you...

  2. Camera phones in the ER

    Hagabel replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    LOL. You guys are so funny. I just came off a shift in the ER followed by a few hrs in the ICU and I needed a good laugh.(not at the topic but your sense of humor) I would be a little ticked off if...

  3. looking for job in new zealand

    Hagabel replied to jenny^_^'s topic in International Nursing

    Can you be a bit more specific? Where do you want to work? What country and what speciality? There are tons of places to choose from to work as a nurse. That is the beauty of our

  4. Question for the experienced ER RNs

    Hagabel replied to nursemommyof3's topic in Emergency

    Good luck, you will love the ER. I transferred there after doing ICU for 14 yrs and like the mix of both. As long as you have a good sense of humour and are a little crazy you will love the

  5. Angry Nurses - Why?

    Hagabel replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Emergency

    I understand how frustrating it can be to meet people who are not happy in their job but as previous posters stated unless you have walked a mile in their shoes you cannot completely understand why...

  6. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Hagabel replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Great postings, lot of info. Any info on how families of expats do over there? I have 2 young children and would plan on not working for the first few months and then starting once I am over there. (I...

  7. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Hagabel replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Thanks for the info. I am female and english originally. I am going to make some enquiries with agencies over here. The rate of pay does not matter so much as dh would be on good money. Thanks

  8. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Hagabel replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Very interesting articles! DH has applied for a job in SA and I would go over with him, initially not working as we have 2 young kids. Is it possible to get a job as an RN once you are in the country...

  9. What is your day like?

    Hagabel replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    After having done 16 yrs ICU and 5 yrs ER I can say that they are both "cerebral", as is any part of nursing. You may be bored now but I really believe that you have to start with basics, and as a pp...

  10. Christchurch

    Hagabel replied to Hagabel's topic in International Nursing

    I was a little confused!!!! LOL, Thanks again by the way who does the cheapest internal flights ,do you

  11. Christchurch

    Hagabel posted a topic in International Nursing

    I posted a few weeks ago re nursing in NZ and apprecite all the advice, positive and negative. I am flying out for 2 week trip and will be meeting a couple of people at different hospitals. One area...

  12. Christchurch

    Hagabel replied to Hagabel's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for your info, I know you never really know a place until you chat with someone who has worked

  13. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    Hagabel posted a topic in Emergency

    I just completed another crazy shift in our very busy ER(busiest in volume in our state) and am so close to resigning and going back to the ICU where I still do per diem. We have 4-5 pts each per...

  14. Want to hear the experience of a UK nurse coming to the US to work.

    Hagabel replied to vesperk's topic in International Nursing

    1. tired of earning peanuts in UK and broke up with an ex bf, seemed like a good time. 2. Long process, worth it eventually, major culture shock for 1 year or so. 3. Yes, fellow nurses who came out...

  15. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    Hagabel replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all of your replies. I wrote out my resignantion and felt better, talked to my unit supervisor about how I felt and she has suggested that I me take a break from the ER if I like( I am per...

  16. Please ... any ex-ICU, now ER nurses for advice!

    Hagabel replied to bluesky's topic in Emergency

    I worked ICU for 14 yrs before going to the ER 5 yrs ago and I love it! I found my ICU experience stood me in good stead although I had to learn that every pt did not need a full head to toe...

  17. Moving to New Zealand

    Hagabel replied to Susan 1's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi, Sorry took so long to reply. NZ is somewhere I have fancied for a long time, have a couple of good friends who are Kiwi's and have heard great things about the country. The reduction in wages does...

  18. Moving to New Zealand

    Hagabel replied to Susan 1's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Sharron, Thanks for your reply. I am excited for you, sounds great. Not sure which area to check out when I go, I think definitely Wellington. Where is the area you are talking about? How is life in...

  19. Moving to New Zealand

    Hagabel replied to Susan 1's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Sharon, Hi there. I am considering the same thing with my dh although we are 2-3 yrs away from any move as we would have to sell our house and the housing market crashed in the US. I trained in the UK...

  20. UK trained ICU/ER RN. working in US, looking into work in NZ

    Hagabel posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with. I trained as an RGN in the UK and graduated in 1990, moved to the US in 1992 and have been working here ever since in ICU and...

  21. UK trained ICU/ER RN. working in US, looking into work in NZ

    Hagabel replied to Hagabel's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for everyones replies. Very interesting points that I had not considered. A couple of other questions: I work ICU and ER. IN the UK the nurses did the vents with assist of PT, in the US it is...

  22. V. Milazzo

    Hagabel replied to TJ_RN's topic in Legal

    Good course but way overpriced and overrated. Not needed. Join the local chapter of the AALNC, do the online course and save your money!!! And do not expect to earn mega bucks immediately!!! Unless...

  23. Doctor Relationship With Nurses

    Hagabel replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in International Nursing

    I worked for 2 yrs in the UK after training and have been here for 15 years. Relationships have varied based on where I have worked. Generally I have found attitudes better here in the US than in the...

  24. best hospital to work for in Washington state

    Hagabel replied to badtz143's topic in Washington Nursing

    Skagit Valley Hospital and

  25. Pros and Cons of VM verse AALNC

    Hagabel replied to nursemomceo's topic in Legal

    Hi there, I am a VM graduate of Oct 2005 and have been working as an LNC since Jan 06. I enjoyed the course but I did feel that although very interesting the exam was not hard to pass(all the answers...