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  1. silly question but would you could you demote yourself?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sleep deprived so forgive the silly question..but there's a method to madness behind it... I am a newly returning RN after a 9 year hiatus..I only worked as an RN for six months (in hospice...

  2. silly question but would you could you demote yourself?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't thought of maintaining both licenses, that would be ideal..will check into it. Yes I have an LPN license that lapsed when I became an

  3. where did you take your cpr class?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thank you

  4. how busy have you been at work now that winter is here?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Overall, how is census where you work? Have you noticed an increase ? I have been off island since late October, I came to Arizona for the winter to do a 160 hour clinical at Mayo clinic in Phoenix....

  5. Bucket List, Oahu

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

    mmm skydive, travel, and surf morning sets on a daily

  6. Are all staffing agencies crap!?!

    thekid replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    i had a similar experience. My recruiter was more concerned with making the sale than anything else. I left the company. Agency work can be very unreliable unfortunately. I did ok as an LPN with...

  7. Are there any jobs for a nurse in Hawaii?

    thekid replied to achiocRN's topic in General Nursing

    oahu is crowded..but I love it. I love tourists and the energy they

  8. I don't think I should return to nursing

    thekid replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    you might be surprised how much you remember. there are many online refresher programs to take but check with your state board to see what the requirements are to be

  9. dispaired rn

    thekid replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    I still haven't heard back from any of the hospices. But I hardly ever hear back from our agency's recruiter anymore either. All the hours 'we' were promised...?? I can't recommend that agency...

  10. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

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

    My only comment at the moment , to new grads, is to really shine during your clinical rotations and get to know nurses. Be professional and network. I am a Hawaii resident, am a nurse returning to...

  11. dispaired rn

    thekid replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    ps I know 5 different nurses at one of the hospices and STILL am waiting to hear back from the

  12. dispaired rn

    thekid replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    I think sooo much of it is knowing people and networking like crazy. I'm an RN and did a few shifts at LPN level at one of the nursing homes in Oahu..thru my agency. But right now the work is so...

  13. Island Fever

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

    I lived on the big island for a year and felt trapped because we could barely afford to visit Oahu. I missed Oahu and the city pulse so badly that we went back. I'd rather pay 1500 for a one bedroom...

  14. Moving to Arizonia

    thekid replied to ToBANurse2010's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I left Phoenix right after graduating nursing school about nine years ago, hated Phoenix so badly, hated the heat, traffic, etc. I went on to Colorado, then bay area of California, and then on to...

  15. Are there any jobs for a nurse in Hawaii?

    thekid replied to achiocRN's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I will confirm for you it is tough to find a job here. Have you considered part time agency work so that you can get your foot in the door at a few facilities? It is a great way to feel out a...

  16. Any thoughts on Kahi Mohala?

    thekid replied to robbhman's topic in General Nursing

    I believe Kahi is part of the Sutter Health system which is also in California..if memory serves. I've applied there but ended up taking another job. Seems not too long ago I had heard some...

  17. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    ...stayed up late reviewing wound care and the recommended products for each, of course while watching Greys Anatomy

  18. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in facilities that give me up to 60 patients at a time ..their care may not involve as many tasks and labs and other situations that come up in med/surg, but caring for that many patients...

  19. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    is it normal to feel like a dummy in a med surg area when all you have done is ltc? I mean, we see transfers from med/surg once in awhile , and do labs and xrays too, not sure if I would feel...

  20. Letters from a LTC Nurse

    thekid replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    excellent, excellent letter. I work ltc too and can relate and I often feel so bad for our night nurse who has an incoming morning staff charge nurse who does not say thank you for what she has done,...

  21. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    ps I've been out of nursing for almost 9 years but just started on the floor again..am already ready for a change from ltc . I used to work home hospice and really liked it but there aren't currently...

  22. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    thank you very much for the input..I don't mind a fast stressful pace if there is a good support (or good DON) . So..a lot of med/surg is still med passing and treatment/tasks? Is tele any...

  23. the hardest part about being a new nurse

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to hear feedback from nursing grads and returning nurses about what you feel is the hardest part about that first year of nursing Is it the workload? Is it fear of clinical skills that you...

  24. amused by craigslist post :)

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why this is so amusing. Thought I'd share :chuckle

  25. almost finished with refresher course, have job offer, still scared

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    After an 8 year break from nursing I am now almost finished with a refresher course (it was not required to reinstate my license but I wanted the organized review) . I used to work for an agency...