OutWest

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  1. My Husband the nurse!

    In my case, it was quicker to get the BSN. I already had a previous bachelors, but no science. I had to take two semesters (part time) of science prereqs. The nursing program was another 5 semesters (full time) for a total of 3.5 years. They tran...
  2. ED BKAT

    This is interesting. I am in the process of hiring into an ED and the unit manager made a "oh, by the way" comment that part of my hiring process would involve taking the TEAS test. I am assuming she is referring to the nursing school entrance test...
  3. hospice work schedule question

    Thanks for the reply. It is always good to hear directly from someone in the trench. The nurse recruiter tends to give a rosier picture than reality. rnboysmom, I hope you faired well during the ice storm. My sister was also in a severe ice stor...
  4. hospice work schedule question

    Hello, I am considering applying for a local hospice RN position. It would involve home visits rather than inpatient. My work history has been in the hospital where I have become quite fond of the 6 on, 8 off work schedule. I use my 8 days off to ...
  5. Delta and Montrose Hospitals

    I just saw your post and apologize for the late reply. When you say you will graduate in May, I am assuming you mean May 2009? If so, hopefully this reply will still be relevant. I have worked for both Delta and Montrose (currently in Montrose). ...
  6. I don't know what state you are in, but in my state, all EMS agencies (including critical care transports) are required to get medical advice (usually from the ER docs where the patient would be transported) on the acceptance of a refusal of transpor...
  7. Facility vs ground transport pay comparison

    Thanks for the reply. I will give FlightWeb a try. I have to admit that I have been naive about the situation with private transport services and the tricks they play on staff.
  8. Hello all, I have recently accepted a new position as an RN on a ground transport team (critical care transport ambulance). My prior position was as a staff RN in a hospital that gave us excellent pay and benefits. An existing, privately owned, trans...
  9. Happy Nurses? Anyone???

    I am happy to report that my first nursing job after graduation from nursing is great (have been an RN for a whole whopping week now)! The hospital that I am working at has the lowest turnover rate of any in a three county region and that translates...
  10. question on cover/resume wording

    Thank you for your response. I like how you have worded the pending license.
  11. question on cover/resume wording

    I have been a long time lurker on this site and really appreciate all the advise that I have read over the last several years. My question is about the wording on cover letters and resumes in regards to the estimated time that I will sit for the NCL...