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Anyone else care to share? Particularly in Buffalo? I would like to work at ECMC...also what have ED nurse experiences been here?

I would estimate at least $27.00 or higher w/o differential.

Hello, There is a strong possibility my family may be moving to Anchorage this summer. I currently work at a trauma hospital and am wondering about the hospitals n Anchorage. I would like to continue to work with Level 1 pts in the ED. If someone could compare the hospitals and their acuity levels I would appreciate it. Also if you wouldn't mind telling me what you like about the hospital it would help make my decision easier. I am guessing with night shift differential I would get paid about $40/hr. Thanks for all of your input and taking the time to respond.

There is a possibility I will be moving to either NYC or Buffalo...I know there is a big difference between the two places. However, if you would be willing to share the average hourly rate for NYC and for Buffalo, I would greatly appreciate it! I am an experienced RN.

If anyone has anyone has worked for St. Louis University Hospital, I would appreciate any information. Do they hire new grads, do they have a new grad program? If they don't do they thoroughly orient new grads? Any info would be appreciated!

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but does the program start only certain times of the year, or do they start new grads throughout the year?

I am a New Grad and was wondering if St. Louis University hires new grads and/or has a new grad program. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

I agree with nativehunny. My husband is also a member of Turtle Mountain and so are my kids. My in-laws follow western medicine. We also have a beaded pouch for the umbilical cords for my kids. Unfortunately, a lot of informtion about culturally competenct care for Native Americans is tribe specific and regards more traditional customs versus current practices. There are also many issues that "modern America" does not hear/know about that affect Native Americans' health.

I am not Native American, but my husband is, and I can see this is likely for an assignment, so I'm not sure if my answers will help you since I am responding quite a bit after the posting. Also, I cannot help but point out that the Migration questions are somewhat a moot point especially if interviewing a Native American unless they are of mixed heritage. If you still need some answers, please let me know.

So here's my dilema, my spouse is in the military and he is due to transfer summer of 2011. I will be graduating next December. I've asked a few people and the responses have been varied as to if I should get a job and have some experience (even though it will be extemely minimal) prior to moving. At best I figure I will have 4-5 months of experience (depending on timing of taking the NCLEX, orientation, etc.). I know I would likely not be a candidate for a new grad program to where we move, but with less than a year working would it be difficult for me to get a job? I also know it would depend on the hospital, location, and area. Sorry this is kind of rambling, but any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!

I can see why you would feel uncomfortable with your underaged daughter working as a CNA...I know I would. No nursing programs do not generally make you become a CNA before becoming a nurse. What I would do is check the websites of the nursing programs she is interested in attending and see what the requirements are. Generally there are prerequiste classes she will need to take prior to her nursing classes, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. Each program is different in their requirements, so your best bet would be to check them out! Good luck

Thank you for posting this. This unfortunate tragedy happened near my hometown, and it is sickening to see the lack of healthcare and other resources available for Native Americans.

At first you do physical assessments on each other (the first 6 weeks), and after you are in the hospital you do your assessment on your patient. You also begin to pass medication. Good luck on your decision!

At my school we also have to show proof of titers...and the cost wasn't that bad ($70). Part of the reason for getting titers is to show you are immune against whatever you are vaccinated for. For example, I have had all of my immunizations, yet when my titers were done, I was not immune to mumps (and yes I had MMRs growing up). So I had to be re-vaccinated, and have another titer drawn a couple of months later. So just because you are vaccinated for something does not mean that you are immune to the disease.

The website is www.atitesting.com good luck!