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Contract Question: Is it standard to state in contracts that you are not allowed to disclose salary and benefit information? Isn't this against your freedom of speech? Is it standard for there to be a penalty for not working these hours beyond housi...

Looking into traveling to South Carolina - Charleston area. Any recommendations for hospitals? What is the cost of living/ pay rate/ nurse pt. ratios (ICU)

I have heard that South Carolina has a slow turn around when applying for travel positions, do you find this true? I have been waiting on MUSC for about 2 weeks now, so far i haven't heard of any other ICU available in the Charleston area. I find t...

I wanted to start one new thread for all nurses of hawaii! One place to talk story about everything we love/and not love about nursing! I came here as a traveler years ago and stayed ever since. Its a wonderful and unique place to live and work. Lov...

We as nurses have to deal with a variety of people, cultures, personalities, attitudes, and dilemmas every day of our working lives. One must respect the situation. empathize with the people. AND QUIT saying " im so sorry im so sorry" we are not a ...

:nurse:Hello im looking to return to traveling/ icu . i was interested in oregon esp the portland area. Can anyone give me some information on Area hospitals positive/negative pay rates ratios etc. I would appreciate it thank you !!!

Question: Anyone know of ACLS classes available coming up in March?!?!

sorry about that. yes i stay in hawaii. been here for a few years already. where you looking to work once you get your rn?

Are you still in school? how much longer till you get your RN?!?!?!?

Okie, I unfortunately did not go with nursefinders. I know the other local companies/agencies did not provide a car Which hospitals have you checked out out here?

Night nurse - gregory issacs Never again - nickelback:balloons:

NurseFinders! Specialized (agency only) Island Nurses. those are some other options... w/ aloha

Glad to see you are returning to the islands. E komo mai! 1. I would NOT work for altres. I and several people i know have worked for them. Its not a good experience if you are looking for a Travel assignment with them. I would recommend Nursefinders...

Med/Surg Ratios Straub 1:5 I believe. you also have nurse's aides to assist you Hawaii Medical Center East? Hawaii Medical Center West : I believe is 1:4 but that is primary care nursing... no aides Queens/ Castle i believe are higher. i have had th...

I dont' know what companies told you about that about taking first time travelers. Its recommended that you have more experience before working out here not mandatory from last i heard. i came here as a traveler with only one 3 month assignment unde...

I honestly haven't met alot of local nurses from the islands... maybe we should start a seperate form for the nurses of hawaii...:balloons:

I agree i have the same issues with inadequacy. i was in an icu previously, i was given 3mos orientation (i have stepdown prior experience) once i got off that orientation i felt completely isolated. most of the staff was unbearable. testing me out a...

In hawaii we are literally on hawaiian time.... simply said it takes a long time to get through the system. Queens ... watch out this one takes the longest Straub ... be ware of HPH. avoid Pali momi especially if you are a new grad or newer from th...

The horrer of being told in nursing school that the slightest speck of air must be retrieved from regular IV tubing stuck with me for the first 3 years of my nursing career. then in a recent critical care course... this question was answered.... acc...