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  1. What about seeing your doctor

    OkieICU_RN replied to ditchdoc's topic in Travel

    First, discuss what you are wanting to do with your physician and see if he/she will come up with a solution first. If they are unsure, you might ask if it would be possible to obtain a 3 month...

  2. My CRNA (hopeful) Checklisit. Anything Missing?

    OkieICU_RN replied to jwconn1104's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One thing I didn't see mentioned was shadowing a CRNA, also an SRNA if possible (you will get real life advice for the current journey they are experiencing). Suggest doing it now once or twice, when...

  3. Just finished the GRE today

    OkieICU_RN replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, great job! What book do you recommend if I only get one? Would you mind outlining the "2 month study

  4. eICU ever heard of this?

    OkieICU_RN replied to wanderlust99's topic in MICU, SICU

    Telenursing - I think you are right on. The ICU can be a dangerous place to be, for patients, nurses, physicians. The concept of the eICU is something that really intrigues me. I think it would be...

  5. hotel stays

    OkieICU_RN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in Travel

    I have done the same thing at two different assignments. One location I worked at like this the hotels were completely booked all the time so I ended up actually paying for 4 nights. Not sure why...

  6. Travel jobs offered...low pay

    OkieICU_RN replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    It all depends on what you are looking for in the experience and where you are wanting or willing to go. Are you wanting to travel for the experience or the money? If you are looking to go...

  7. In demand specialties

    OkieICU_RN replied to strider1500's topic in Travel

    I think the "in demand speciality" waxes and wanes. Lately, I have seen a lot of postings for PICU/NICU experience. I have never had a problem finding an assignment in ICU. I have a few friends who...

  8. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm back here again. Dammit, I never intended to read or comment on this thread anymore, lol. Lisa, your story of a young actress wanting to move to Hollywood was probably the MOST helpful...

  9. How do you calculate your CVP's?

    OkieICU_RN replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU, SICU

    I guess until you post your answer, I'm not sure what you are asking about calculating. What do you mean you don't trust the number unless there is a straight line? If there is I straight line, I...

  10. CCRN Exam changing as of Jan. 13. 2010

    OkieICU_RN replied to WindwardOahuRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, I got that note in my weekly AACN update a couple of weeks ago and meant to ask about it. I had decided that once I finished my BSN I'd spend time concentrating on getting the CCRN. Initially...

  11. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    WindwardOahuRN: That was great advice about getting a subscription to the Honolulu newspaper. I had previously read the links from the Queen's website, and I do think it is a great resource for...

  12. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Elppaym.... Thank you so much for your post. The link you gave is the best resource I have seen despite my hundreds of googling attempts to find something like that. After reading some posts over...

  13. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    so just what is your question? well, my original statement (rather than a specific question) was: i just would like to hear something.....anything.... positive about trying to make a move to hawaii....

  14. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa, Mahalo for your response. I appreciate your aloha spirit in mocking my post. Since we are in the same age range, I'm certain you can understand that I haven't stayed in a Motel 6 in many,...

  15. Island Fever

    OkieICU_RN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa, Gosh girl, you need to research cheap ways to vacation. I can see the airfare is about $400 for 2. But the place to stay and car rental are WAY more than I would ever pay. I'm here on Oahu...

  16. Advice on Relocating to Seattle

    OkieICU_RN replied to mlb528's topic in Washington Nursing

    Diane, Do you know if Harborview has a sign on and/or relocation bonus? It's expensive just to get there and start-up house keeping. We really want to move there and I would love to sooner rather...

  17. Idea of hourly pay rate for RNs in Tulsa

    OkieICU_RN replied to cucoRN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Base pay for an RN with 1.5 years experience would be around $20-22/hr I would think since new grads start right around $19/hr I hear. Differentials depend on the hospital you work at, weekends are...

  18. How do you secure your own housing?

    OkieICU_RN replied to kate24's topic in Travel

    I found my last place on craigslist.com. It was a Seattle area assignment and I looked under the sublets and temporary housing section. These are more apt to lease something for a 13 week...

  19. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    OkieICU_RN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    However long you, the company, and the hospital agree on. The standard contract is for 13 weeks. I've been asked to take a 13 week assignment, but told the hospital manager that I could only do 8...

  20. Jobs in Hawaii

    OkieICU_RN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you say one will have to sacrifice many things to live in Hawaii....can you expound a little? I get that housing is very expensive and will be much smaller than a house/apartment on the...

  21. Explain this "pay package" to me.

    OkieICU_RN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    I would be incredibly concerned about taking a pay rate that low. A couple of things for you to check out. www.traveltax.com This guy has some really useful tips for travelers and can tell you...

  22. car rentals

    OkieICU_RN replied to tinyfeet28's topic in Travel

    Do some research on local companies. I have been able to find an "off brand" (not Enterprise, Hertz, etc.) rental company that will give a true monthly car rental of $395/month for a compact car....

  23. What is with these unmotivated recruiters?

    OkieICU_RN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Oops. You have to have like 10 or 15 posts to do PMs. I just realized you don't have that many. Send me a message when you do and I'll give you

  24. Trauma Med/Surg - what else do I need to know to travel?

    OkieICU_RN replied to AddyRN07's topic in Travel

    Surely your trauma patients sometime develop respiratory distress and you handle that, right? You can probably handle any other respiratory patient too. You can take a basic dysrhythmias class where...

  25. What is with these unmotivated recruiters?

    OkieICU_RN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Your job, assignment, happiness all will be helped by a great recruiter. If the recruiter stinks, you can probably expect everything else to as well. PM me if you want a few names. I've never...