badminton

badminton has 17 years experience and specializes in med surg.

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1. University Medical Center, Tucson

   badminton replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona

   Best training ground for a new nurse:UMC tucson Goodluck!:)

2. i passed NCLEX but still have a hard time finding jobs in Saqn Francisco

   badminton replied to treasurern's topic in California

   Hi! I suggest you go to reputable agencies as a last resort.They can help you get hired.:)

3. Death bed visions

   badminton replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

   I've seen numerous patients reaching out their hands in the direction of the sky.They seem to be wanting to go with someone but I don't see anyone in the room except me and these dying patients.It's also true that some of them suddenly become stronge...

4. Happy, Confused, Upset... I don't even know how to feel. Please help me.

   badminton replied to kazandoc2000's topic in California

   Hello again! I think, it's either you look for a nursing job elsewhere or start getting an experience in LTC/SNF. Or you can apply in a home-health nursing agency.Later on, when you have enough experience,you can go and apply as a home-health nurse i...

5. Happy, Confused, Upset... I don't even know how to feel. Please help me.

   badminton replied to kazandoc2000's topic in California

   You're most welcome kazandoc 2000!:nuke:

6. Till We Meet Again

   badminton replied to TiaKay's topic in General Nursing

   A beautiful heart...a touching remembrance... You are a gem! Nursing needs more of you.

7. Happy, Confused, Upset... I don't even know how to feel. Please help me.

   badminton replied to kazandoc2000's topic in California

   Hi! I think it's better for you to try applying in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or a nursing home first.I know someone who was a doctor in the Philippines and is now a nurse here. He works three nights in neurobehavioral SNF then three nights in ...

8. How is University Medical Center in Tucson?

   badminton replied to soccer's topic in Arizona

   I worked there for a year.It's a great place to learn.They really take care of their nurses.The nurse to patient ratio in the med-surg unit is 1:4.:)

9. Floating Dilemna

   badminton posted a topic in California

   Is it fair to float in other areas if you were hired to work only in a specific medical unit? The contract that my best friend signed specifically stated that she will only work in a specific medical unit.But when she started working,her manager told...

10. RN wages in Tucson

    badminton replied to vivicaq's topic in Arizona

    Staff nurse II is based on your years of experience and qualifications...they have an established criteria for this.the HR people know about this especially your recruiter.better have a good 1st year evaluation from your clinical leader and attend co...

11. RN wages in Tucson

    badminton replied to vivicaq's topic in Arizona

    Yes.then you get an increase depending on your 1st yr. evaluation.

12. RN wages in Tucson

    badminton replied to vivicaq's topic in Arizona

    You earn $28-29.19/hr as staff nurse II...

13. What to bring when migrating?

    badminton replied to Skycathe7210's topic in International

    Hi! I too am migrating with my family soon.I have already packed my suitcases and boxes with clothes,books(original),photos, and even toys.I am quite unsure if it's alright to bring my homade family videos starting when my husband and I got married u...

14. NCLEX in Hongkong

    badminton replied to badminton's topic in International

    Addtional info with regard to directions,I forgot to tell you too that it will also be useful if you request the hotel front desk personnel to write all places you want to go to in Chinese characters.You can later show the piece of paper to the taxi ...

15. NCLEX in Hongkong

    badminton posted a topic in International

    Hi colleagues! Here's my first hand experience in Hongkong when I went there to take the NCLEX last March.This could be of help to all of you who'll be taking the exams there. 1. Look for special travel packages for Hongkong visitors.Sometimes there ...