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  1. CA RN moving to Hawaii - HELP!

    localgirl85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have decided to move to Hawaii and I'm looking for an RN position. I have a few questions for the locals. But first a little about my situation....I've been a nurse for 6 years, and...

  2. CA RN moving to Hawaii - HELP!

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you dolcegabby! Sorry for the late response. I appreciate your

  3. Advice Needed New Job New Roles

    localgirl85 replied to nursingstudent2011's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand most of your situation!! I left a pediatric ER that I absolutely loved to be closer to my family as well. I also found a job (two actually) that were not a good fit - they both...

  4. CA RN moving to Hawaii - HELP!

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have decided to move to Hawaii and I'm looking for an RN position. I have a few questions for the locals. But first a little about my situation....I've been a nurse for 6 years, and...

  5. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Like they tell you in nursing school, DON'T CATCH A PATIENT, IT WILL END YOUR CAREER! Well, sometimes it is just a gut reaction, and you catch them :/ This is what happened to me 2 years ago. Because...

  6. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Libby1987! I sometimes forget about the public health aspect of nursing. It might be a good avenue to research in a rural area. Thank you!! And could be a way to continue working with...

  7. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you nutella! It's good to remember that my life is now, so thank you for reminding me! And you're right, experience is experience. Someday it might not be my dream job, but that's ok. It's nice...

  8. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much amoLucia for your response. I have definitely steered away from anything like ltc or rehab, knowing full well what those jobs entail! I have also not applied for any adult floor...

  9. Peds/Adult Care

    localgirl85 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    The main hospital in my town is part peds, part adult because the census for pediatrics is so low that there often times aren't any. Also, an emergency department! I worked in a pediatric ER, but...

  10. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    **Also, what does your day look like as an NP kakamegamama? I've dealt with NP's in doctor's offices, but just curious what the job is really

  11. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you crazin01 for writing such a nice and thoughtful response! I really appreciate you taking the time to respond! I feel stuck where I live due to some family issues, but want to find a job I...

  12. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you kakamegamama for replying! I have considered becoming an NP because I still love dealing with patients and patient care. Thanks so much for your input! Are you a general NP or specialty?...

  13. Quitting job during orientation?

    localgirl85 replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate...I quit 2 new jobs (both during orientation) :/ in the past 6 months. This is not how I am normally am, but I couldn't do them. The first, I just didn't like and knew it wasn't...

  14. Nursing Adviser

    localgirl85 replied to MS777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! We can all relate to the stress and worry about getting into nursing school. I always trusted what the advisors told me, but the problem is, it just depends what other competition applies...