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  1. I ask this because I have mild scoliosis and have had chronic back pain since I was a child. Standing for any period of time absolutely kills me, so unfortuately I know I will be in pain wherever I...
  2. Hawaii Hospitals....moving soon and need opinions

    Hi, I used to work at Queens. Worst hospital I've ever worked for, 3rd world medicine, poor staffing, poor patient care. I bought malpractice insurance for myself I was so scared I'd do harm from...
  3. Nurses as Health Coaches?

    I am lucky enough to work at a hospital and in a community that values health and wellness. I am a Health Coach RN at our hospital system and serve all hospital campuses. The best part; I am the...
  4. Reputation of St Charles health system?

    Interested in relocating back to my hometown of Bend. I have no nursing experience there and do not know the reputation of St Charles in Bend. Can anyone tell me of their experience working there, or...
  5. Hi all - I'm a RN BSN with 3 yrs of experience solely in the emergency department. I'll be honest, I'm starting to get burnt out. My main passion lies in fitness and nutrition. To be honest, if I...
  6. How to blend nursing and fitness/nutrition?

    Those are all great suggestions, Thank
  7. Queens punchbowl ER

    Very unsafe nursing practices, dirty hospital, they run out of everything (namely clean blankets, iv supplies, etc. things that are NECESSARY to do your job or for the patient's comfort), horrendous...
  8. American Nurse Seeking to Work in Australia

    Bump. It is now 2016! This thread has been dead for awhile. Is anyone actively working on the process to work/live in Australia? Would love to get an updated running dialogue of anyone working on...
  9. Queens punchbowl ER

    Been there, done that, HATED it. Switched to another department completely; hated that as well. Would never work there again, and wouldn't want to be a patient there, either. Took their relocation...
  10. Pay for QMC/HPH

    The hospital and specifically my department. Oahu is
  11. Pay for QMC/HPH

    Just want to throw in my 2 cents. Consider the possibility of not liking the workplace/work environment and you being locked in to a 18 month contract just because QMC offers a relocation bonus and...
  12. Pay for QMC/HPH

    Congrats. What area are you going to be working
  13. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    Hello! I was recently hired at Queen's & will be moving from the mainland soon. Can anyone offer advice as to housing areas near the hospital? I'll be at the main Punchbowl campus. Also was...
  14. Pay for QMC/HPH

    Just wanted to mention that I know Queen's does offer a relocation bonus if you sign the 18 month contract. Not sure about
  15. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    Sure! I have my BSN. Most hospitals here require at least a BSN to be
  16. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    I heard back within a week of the phone interview. Good
  17. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    Hi there - it was all by
  18. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    I have 2.5 yrs experience in ER. I start the middle of November. Yes I'm looking for places near the hospital! Thanks for your
  19. Relocating to Southern Oregon

    Hi - Asante has 2 hospitals. Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford (they are unionized) and Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass (they are not a union). I work in GP as a CNA and just...
  20. Question re: ED and mental health

    Hi there, I am a nursing student in a BSN program with one year left. My goal is to work in the ED. But, I also have found I love mental health nursing. From what I gather, someone who enjoys the...
  21. Looking for externship opportunities

    Summer 2011 I would love to experience a nursing externship. I am interested in critical care, specifically the ED. Does anyone have an recommendations? I live in Oregon and am willing to go anywhere...
  22. Question about ER tech position

    I am a nursing student that will be beginning my Junior year of nursing school next week through a BSN program. I am interested in working in the ED one day. I have not had much luck in my quest to...
  23. Question about ER tech position

    Thanks all. Just got an email this morning that I am not an exact match for what they are looking for, even though I fit some of their qualifications. Oh well. Thanks for your encouraging
  24. Question about ER tech position

    Thanks for your kind words. Since I'm new to this...if it is on call, how much notice would I get? And what if I can't for some reason? I mean, how obligated am I to come in when called? I want to...
  25. How does working in the OR affect your body?

    Thanks for the quick replies! I'm excited to see all areas of nursing specialties but unfortunately nursing school really limits that. We work on the floor a lot and will only see ER, OR, ICU, etc....