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Melissa,,,, I am also a CA RN wishing to travel to NZ next fall. Can you tell me what a typical day of nursing is like for you in NZ.....I am an ICU RN but would also work step-down or tele. Any info appreciated. Thank you, Nancy

Why do you think you didn't pass the test?? What kinds of things do you think they were looking for that you didn't include?? Have to take the test soon and am kinda freaking out about it??

Didn't really notice much about cost-of-living.....company paid for housing and utilities.....I had to rent a car though....$600/month....company paid $400 and I paid the other $200....whined about it the whole 5 months but they wouldn't budge. Only other expense is food and fun. Didn't notice the food being that much more but going out to eat is expensive....I have strange eating habits so usually eat at home. Snorkeled all the time so that was free....had my own gear. The company to go with is Medical Services of NW Florida...1-800-273-6566. This woman had a travel company in florida and the caribbean....she is on the board of the hospital in St.Croix (that's the island I was on) so she has the connections....I didn't work for her but most of the travelers down there did and I think she offered the best deals. Need any other info just ask. Well worth the experience but don't get to bothered about the lousy work situation.....you can't change it....they don't want to change it.....just go with the flow and have fun when not at work.

Just finished an assignment in VI - St.Croix....terrible pay.....$17/hr.....hated the work while I was there but now that I'm back in the states can only think of all the wonderful great things about my time there....well worth the experience....even if my husband doesn't agree.

Have done Hawaii.....now planning on Alaska in June or so....will let you know how it works out.