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  1. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    QMC=JOKE

  2. Why'd y'all choose the Nursing field? =)

    pincush23 replied to varg's topic in General Nursing

    I would start with a 2 year associates degree in radiology...my friend makes more $$$ than I do...and I have a BSN...less responsibility/accountability and a lot less stress!!! But...just my opinion...

  3. patient ratio

    pincush23 replied to **LaurelRN's topic in Cardiac

    i'm there with you!!! except no unit sec or lpn, and only 1 cna for 30 beds in a teaching hospital...2nd job coming for med/surg icu of one year...its crazy!!! i feel you pain!!! the icu is more...

  4. Should I choose telemetry or step down floor

    pincush23 replied to love for nursing's topic in Cardiac

    aloha! i think that i need a venting moment!!! i started out in the icu working mainly msicu, with some cvicu and neuro icu with pts with less one-on-one care...i.e. immediate open heart post-op,...

  5. Tips for Surviving Cardiac Telemetry

    pincush23 replied to Spatialized's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice! I have worked in the ICU for a year now, and I have been offered a job on a cardiac tele floor. Im going from a ratio of 1:2/3 to 1:5. Fortunately its a night time position so I hope...

  6. Need Job For New Grad Rn

    pincush23 replied to sunset1986's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha--any suggestions for a BSN grad with a year of ICU exp that has a home in Honolulu and been applying for any and every job listed in the acute care setting? I took boards in HI after grad...and...

  7. Talk story on all kine nursing in da islands

    pincush23 replied to malamarn06's topic in General Nursing

    aloha~i took acls with amr as a new grad in aug 06, and it is not that bad. as mentioned in aother post, know your drugs/dosage and the arrhythmias. a great website that is free and helps greatly with...

  8. Is it just me?

    pincush23 replied to pRNss808's topic in General Nursing

    As always, thanks for what you bring to the boards!!! Sounds like you know your stuff and have compassion for those of us that had/is having a rough time getting started... Mahalo nui loa!

  9. Is it just me?

    pincush23 replied to pRNss808's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha~Send KHNL (channel news something) an email cause they have been reporting on the nursing shortage from the standpoint that it is a problem with turning people away from nursing schools and not...

  10. ACLS from AMR near Aiea?

    pincush23 replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    True. But the rhythm strip identification portion helps beginners. That's why it is important to study the book and do more research if needed.

  11. ACLS from AMR near Aiea?

    pincush23 replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha~I took ACLS with AMR as a new grad in Aug 06, and it is not that bad. As mentioned in the other post, know your drugs/dosage and the arrhythmias. A great website that is free and helps greatly...

  12. Is it just me?

    pincush23 replied to pRNss808's topic in General Nursing

    aloha,and good

  13. New to Hawaii /need 12-lead EKG Coarse

    pincush23 replied to daisymurphydog's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha~Kuakini is less than 6 miles from my house in Honolulu which is located beside Diamond Head and 2 blocks from Kapiolani Park. I dont know anyone that works there though...I would still try the...

  14. Aloha to Hawai'i for now...JOBS???

    pincush23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Aloha--I dont know if anyone else has had a problem finding a position in Honolulu or not as a new BSN grad, but I have finally given up after MONTHS of searching/applying for posted jobs and calling...

  15. How easy is it to find a job as a nurse?

    pincush23 replied to Ap3x6's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I had to do...I searched for jobs all summer, got certified in ACLS, spoke with nurse recruiters, ect...I am now back on the mainland and have had 3 interviews with job...

  16. Aloha to Hawai'i for now...JOBS???

    pincush23 replied to pincush23's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks ParadiseRN! The hospital that I am going to work for is also going to pay for some masters level classes...I am still bummed that I have to leave my friends and my dog and the island for a...

  17. Talk story on all kine nursing in da islands

    pincush23 replied to malamarn06's topic in General Nursing

    Mahalo for the thread...Unfortunately my search for a new grad nursing position here in Honolulu has rendered nothing... I have tried everything!!! I moved here after grad 2007 from a BSN program in...

  18. Possible TN relocation

    pincush23 replied to lisa23's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    New BSN grad here...I moved to Hawaii after grad in TN and took boards here in Hawaii. I have not worked as a RN here and want to transfer back to TN...Does anyone (generally) know how the process...

  19. any one graduating in 08?! help!

    pincush23 replied to keke56's topic in General Nursing

    There are new graduates from colleges in the area that I met in my ACLS class that are moving to the mainland b/c they cannot find any entry-level position...I have a house here and just moved here...

  20. Pharm help *Math*

    pincush23 replied to Owensfamily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what is the question asking? I would think that you would cross multiply the inner #'s and then the outer #'s and get rid of X. Example: 4:5/6=X:51 0.83x=204 and divide both sides by 0.83... I could...

  21. Nurse-patient ratio in Hawaii?

    pincush23 replied to caliRN916's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha~ I called queen's nurse recruiter the other day and they said 1:4 on days and 1:5-6 nights...on M/S floors...never really know though... Good luck and Aloha!

  22. New to Hawaii /need 12-lead EKG Coarse

    pincush23 replied to daisymurphydog's topic in General Nursing

    american medical response - http://www.amr.net 99-840 iwaiwa st, aiea - (808) 487-2221 i just finished the class through this place...very easy...call first cause i dont think that this is the right...

  23. New Grad starting in Tele

    pincush23 replied to daisymurphydog's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha~I have had a house here for a couple of years but graduated BSN in Tennessee. I was selected as a student nurse intern here last summer b/f graduating. I completed ACLS the other day, and all...