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Sorry to preach, but yea, she will receive treatment in Jail (have work jail in the past). You'll probably hear stories of bad she is treated, but again, that part of pathology of her illness. Hopefully she will receive some sort of condition of release that include monitoring. This is going best chance at recovery.

I don't want to sound cold, but Jail is what she needs. Been a psych nurse of 30 years. Sometimes you have to get knock down pretty hard, before seeing the light yea, I got a problem. I need help”. Jail is one of the best motivators for sobriety. No lying to yourself how serious your illness/addiction is.

Giving things a couple of weeks. Waiting to hear back from a few Staff positions I've interviewed for. Feel I'm going to get burned on my $430 Spent on getting a RN license. My first impression and subconscious telling me to forget about perusing traveling. Would prefer traveling, but getting a bit gun shy. Defiantly a learning curve. I do plan to keep everybody updated, stay tuned……

I've scanned all the documents, can't find anything re: cancellation or reimbursement. Mostly standards, code of conduct, usually H.R. type stuff.

thanks, Will do.

Ned, PM sent

Have one, but it was signed electronically. I could PM you a copy. Don't want to share my dirty laundry. BTW, I added up my expenses, $435. Don't think I'll commit anything till I see some reimbursement. Presently I'm courted for staff position elsewhere.

Sorry, your right. See if I can to back and edit it

I'm writing to see where I stand with a cancelled contract (calling Ted!). Background: After working full time as a RN for the past 30 years, I'm retiring in June. I decided to give Travel Nursing a go. Plan: Take a celebratory trip with my wife to Japan, and then return to work as a traveler. See different parts of the county, work part time. My specialty is psych, thus I'm limited to the big agencies. I signed a contract (9 weeks Aug to Oct) to backfill for staffing at a facility for EMR conversions. Has spent over $300 of my own money to obtaining an out of state RN license. Today, I received the news that the EMR conversation is cancelled, and thus I'm not needed (contract cancelled). If I was interested, there might be some summer vacation relief spots this summer or in September. Where I'm at now, should the agency whom I signed the contract, reimburse me in full, or am I out that money. I've received promises of getting some” of my expenses back. They seem eager to sing me a new contract, but I'm a bit reluctant. I want to see them try and make some accommodations before committing to a new contract. Trust is a very big thing for me, and right now, I'm not getting that warm and fuzzy feeling right now. My question is this, is it unreasonable that I demand full reimbursement for my expenses. I held up my end of the contract. IF I was to break a contract, I'm sure there would be a penalty. Yes, I do understand about my at will” employee status. I'm not too surprised. Have followed this site pretty closely, and have read Highway Hypodermic. This site has been of great help, again, thank you Ted.

Haven't read all the threads, but what I do remember being a psych nurse back in 80's. Frequent take-downs (break dancing with the patient as we said), and smoking during report, and at the nursing station. Exciting day's back then ]Now the focus is more towards medication than talk therapy/psycho analysis. Haven't seen a Psych couch in years. What I do miss the Jewish father figure psychiatrist. Also WW2 veterans whom became Psych's. Then tended to have had bad experiences during the war, becoming a psychiatrist was a way dealing with their demons. They seem to have more a compassion, the present day MD's. Just don't seem to care. Main focus is short term, get them in, and get them D/Ced.

I feel your pain, I'm in the process of getting California to verify my license for Oregon. It's a 2 month process. Just check today, they are now at middle of March requests. Make is difficult for us with Calf RN's to get an out of state license in a timely matter. Don't think walking paperwork would be any faster.

Aloha, Might be of some help, First, are you serious about coming to Hawaii, or just testing the waters (excuse the pun)? The hospitals H.R. departments get swamped with inquiries about nursing positions. Mostly mainlanders wanting to escape the crappy weather of their home states. Often, H.R. will have tourist RN walk in's wanting to inquire about nursing jobs. For the most part, they are burned out dealing with these inquires. You will not get very far. My best suggestion, it write to the nurse manager of your specialty, where you would like to work. (I would not recommend cold calling). Generally, if you do take the time to write, at least you're showing you're serious about wanting the job. Second, things are different here. They do not care how things are done on the mainland. Even it would make work so much easier, change happens very slowly. You will be the haole (Hawaiian for outsider), and will not be accepted. It will take time; there will be a period where you have to prove yourself to your coworkers. Don't take it personal, just the way it is. Many times individual cannot overcome this stigma, and end up leaving the islands. Third, the cost of living is outrageous. You will not be able to live the same lifestyle you're accustomed to. Didn't know how bad it was till I left for the mainland. Can't even begin to imagine how difficult it would be now, especially if you're thinking about living on Maui. The place has gone crazy. Local people force to move out for the rich. Finally, Maui Memorial is now the process being privatized. Things there are in turmoil. Just google news searches the hospital. In summary, Yes Hawaii is very special place, but not for everybody. Most only seem to last 2 years before they run back to mainland. If you do expect to move there, plan on budgeting at least $10,000 to get established there. This is a conservative estimated. (I know, been there done that a couple of times). PM me if you have any more

Thanks Ted for the input. Your advice and support to this site is greatly appreciated. Yes, I'm taking up travel nursing for change, and not the money. Been a RN for 28 years. Finally pulling the plug, and retiring from the VA. Like the idea of seeing different parts of the US, and having the ability to take time off, and knowing I will be able to find work when I return. Travel Nursing was the major reason for becoming a nurse in the first place. Way back in the 70's, I was ski bumming in Colorado. Met a travel nurse. Thought she had the perfect lifestyle. She would work an assignment, then take time off and travel/play, then repeat. Hopefully, things will work out. I'm pretty excited, but still a bit intimidated with giving up the security of Government Job. At least I've planned things out pretty well. Have a pension, and federal medical benefits.

I was wondering about that too. Planning on traveling this June. So far, most to assignments are anywhere from $17.00 to $30.00 an hour. Thinking this might be the norm for my specialty, Psych nursing. I'm still confused when the reciters throw out stipends/moving/housing. Any insight to how much will this is a week? Honestly, a bit disappointed about the pay. My guess, It' might be a 35 to 50% cut in pay.

The boarding process can be, and usually is a nightmare. All depends on the Nursing Administrationof the VA where you work I will not mention my previous hospital (the government monitorsocial media. I've known staff that was fired for things they wrote on their Facebook pages). The facility had a reputation of never advancing nurses in their step. Work there over 7 years and only knew of a few whom advanced an s step. Usually the one receiving their increasewere admin, or managerial. This caused major moral problems. Even had cases where a new employee was hiredas a step 2 or even a 3, when there was staff with more experience and educationalready working as a step 1. Yes, thestaff had tried the boarding, putting all the paperwork (9 dimensions ofnursing) together] The VA is a different animal. Not for everybody. Some good, lot's bad. Just have to understand the culture, and accept things for what they are.