http://allnurses.com PA nursing issues - discuss and network with other nurses from Pennsylvania. Discuss Pennsylvania hospitals, Pennsylvania nursing schools, or any other nursing issue concerning the state of Pennsylvania. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/upenn-hospitals-440271-new.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:52:02 GMT Is it possible to get a job at any Upenn hospital. How is the application process? That is my dream... Is it possible to get a job at any Upenn hospital. How is the application process? That is my dream hospital when I graduate in May 2011. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses Tua15395 http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/upenn-hospitals-440271.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/cnas-scranton-wilkes-440263-new.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:18:06 GMT (Edit) I posted this in the CNA section and have not had any replies in days so I'm going to try my luck here.

Hi folks, my wife and I are planning to relocate to Northeastern PA within the next year. I have already contacted Pearson Vue about the certification transfer. We are curious about the different opportunities, pay, and insight to where are the better places to work. I know it's a loaded question....sorry.
Two places we are looking into are Mercy Hospital & Allied Services.

Thank you all very much in advance for your responses! :wavey: ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses topher-67 http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/cnas-scranton-wilkes-440263.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/just-passed-my-439800-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:45 GMT and I was wondering if my grade is ok. I got a composite score of 119, and my composite percentile... and I was wondering if my grade is ok. I got a composite score of 119, and my composite percentile score is 80. My school has accepted me, but I'm affraid if my scores arent great, I wont be able to compete with others in my class. Has anyone gone to Bucks comm. college for LPN? What was it like? I'd love to hear all the details!!:D THANKS!!!! ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses Alexa123 http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/just-passed-my-439800.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/question-philadelphia-nurses-438862-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:08 GMT My husband is possibly being transferred to Philadelphia in the near future and I was just looking... My husband is possibly being transferred to Philadelphia in the near future and I was just looking for some information on hospitals out that way. I currently work at a small community hospital in the suburbs of Pittsburgh and I would like to stay in that sort of environment. I don't think I would like to work at a huge metropolitan medical center. I'm also going to do some internet research about the area, but I was hoping for some insider information about hospitals or medical centers and job availability out that way. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses swirlygirl http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/question-philadelphia-nurses-438862.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/nj-rn-wants-438290-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:04:49 GMT I'll be mailing my app for a PA license tomorrow. I'm currently licensed in NJ. About how long should I expect to wait? TIA! ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses smkiya http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/nj-rn-wants-438290.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/make-break-classes-437233-new.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:33:34 GMT I was talking to my dad and he said every degree has 1 or 2 "make it or break it" classes where alot of people drop out or fail out. What classes seemed to be the "make it or break it" in nursing? And what did you do to make it thru them? ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses agray80 http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/make-break-classes-437233.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/news-gives-little-435684-new.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:59:51 GMT There are some vague references about ERs being busy on news. They do not address whether these... There are some vague references about ERs being busy on news. They do not address whether these ERs are seeing routine cases or if a significant number of young people are being admitted, perhaps even intubated or ECMO. Also, not hearing about whether a lot of expectant moms are having problems. I suspect that "busy" word covers a LOT. The deaths they are reporting happened last month. Again just guessing, that some bad things are happening right now during these last days of October. ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses oramar http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/news-gives-little-435684.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/laurel-crest-nurses-434134-new.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:12:23 GMT http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_296235826.html In brief: Laurel Crest nurses... http://www.tribune-democrat.com/loca...296235826.html

In brief: Laurel Crest nurses picket at courthouse
The Tribune-Democrat
EBENSBURG — About 40 union nurses from Laurel Crest and their supporters picketed at the courthouse Friday and attended the Cambria County commissioners meeting to ask that the county honor retirement benefits, including medical coverage, after the county nursing home is sold.

The commissioners said that the county will meet its legal commitments, including retirement benefits and any medical coverage for eligible employees under county policies that includes years of service and age requirements.

The registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are members of Service Employees International Union District 1199P.

The 370-bed nursing home is being sold to Grane Healthcare for $14.25 million, with ownership scheduled to change at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1.

SEIU’s contract with the county will expire Dec. 31, and union said it hopes that Grane will agree with it. ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses CASTLEGATES http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/laurel-crest-nurses-434134.html http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/drug-seeking-turns-433529-new.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:55:28 GMT http://post-gazette.com/pg/09295/1007534-100.stm http://post-gazette.com/pg/09295/1007534-100.stm ]]> Pennsylvania Nurses oramar http://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nurses/drug-seeking-turns-433529.html