markas214

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1. Relocating to AZ

   markas214 replied to Mr.RN-CDE's topic in Arizona

   There are jobs if you are experienced. You can even get a little relocation money. Try Banner.

2. Is there still a nursing shortage?

   markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

   Actually it is a minority. Most of us play by the rules. Back on topic. Check the hospital websites some new grad positions have been posted this week. There are still plenty of jobs for the experienced and the new grads who are aggressive.

3. Is there still a nursing shortage?

   markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

   What is scary is that from the market crash of 1929 until the end of WWII in 1945 was 16 years. 16 years of tough living. No matter how bad things get remember that. We are so much better off today.

4. The Sad Truth

   markas214 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona

   Bush filled career positions at the agencies that oversee the financial industry such as the SEC and US Department of Justice with political ideologues just like "you're doin' a heck of a job Brownie" at FEMA. There was a terrible law signed in '99 t...

5. The Sad Truth

   markas214 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona

   I left a message for a recruiter at a large hospital on Wednesday and received a return call and an email on Friday. I have a lot of experience, graduated in '95. There will always be hiring when needs cannot be met internally. The thing is you need ...

6. nursing homes

   markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Arizona

   RN but hospital jobs are scarce. I swore I was done with ER due to the pace and my nearing 50 but I may have no choice. The jobs advertised may have been paid for a few months ago and that's why the ads still run but I've contacted the recruiters I'v...

7. nursing homes

   markas214 posted a topic in Arizona

   I'm relocating to Phoenix in the spring and it seems that all the jobs that were being offered at hospitals are not going to be available any time soon. I have nearly 14 years acute care experience, MS, ED, tele, shift supervisor,mentoring etc. and h...

8. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

   markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona

   Whatever.

9. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

   markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona

   I'm missing the point? Why because I question your absolute judgement? You definitely have a lot to learn. Number one, you're not always right. Number two, stop being so condescending to those who disagree with you or offer a differing opinion. Numbe...

10. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona

    Perhaps they have lower entry standards? It may say less about the quality of the educators than that of the students. Just sayin'.

11. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

    That experienced nurse can generate 10s of thousands of dollars during the time the orientee is being trained. In tough times near term profit wins over long term investment.

12. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

    That hurts me. I was counting on $5000 from Banner or up to $12000 from Abrazo to pay my moving expenses. Anyone have insight there?

13. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

    Well then another thing...:wink2: Look where the budget deficit will hurt most in Az. The cuts will come mostly from education and health-care. It's obvious what that will do for nurses. Not a happy time. As I said the current situation with a lack o...

14. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

    There is a patient shortage. It's as if everyone suddenly is cured. The problem is national. In eastern Pa we are not hiring and our census is much lower than it has been in the past few years. California is the same. all my OT is gone. PTO is used u...

15. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Florida

    Check the margins on the "for profit" hospitals. Thay are doing pretty good. The CEOs make tens of millions off of those medicare reimbursments. Don't be fooled by propaganda. There are many areas in the USA that have a majority of Medicare patients ...