Jenfire BSN, RN

Jenfire has 33 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Cardiology, ER, Hospice, Pediatrics.

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1. Grand Junction nurses

   Jenfire replied to Jenfire's topic in Colorado

   I have a BSN and am making over 38 per hour, plus charge pay and night shift diff. Not to mention they are really nice people that work there!

2. Grand Junction nurses

   Jenfire replied to Jenfire's topic in Colorado

   Better than Denver. Community is looking for ICU nurses! My base rate is awesome!

3. Grand Junction nurses

   Jenfire replied to Jenfire's topic in Colorado

   Yes I did end up moving to Grand Junction! And I got a wonderful job at Community Hospital. I much prefer them over St Mary's in the interview. Here is a thought for you. While Grand Junction would be a wonderful place to start - consider too Fo...

4. Grand Junction nurses

   Jenfire posted a topic in Colorado

   I'm strongly considering a move to Grand Junction Colorado. I have a lot of experience in ER, last two years I have been in PACU. I have 34 years total experience. I am BSN. What kind of pay would i be looking at and what are the opportunities lik...

5. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

   Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

   1) Establish a great reputation as a nurse. 2) make friends with the managers and take certification courses. 3) Read EVERYTHING you can. 4) Have an amazing outlook on your work ethic. That is how I have earned this.

6. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

   Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

   I work 40 hours a week on my home unit 0630 to 1500. Then at least 20 hours on the second unit usually split by 1900 to 2300 and one full shift 1900 to 0330. The great thing about here is that my commute time is 5 min walking. Believe me if you re...

7. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

   Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

   I am going to be brutally honest. Sit down and take a breath. This is a difficult place for a new grad. You need to learn the critical thinking skills and wide base of experience you can get here. This is medicine from 10 years ago with very hig...

8. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

   Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

   Yes, I have the experience and have been cross trained in 2 units. I have been working at this hospital since October 2011 as a full time employee. it is not like working in a larger hospital. Here you cultivate excellence across the board and wor...

9. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

   Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

   Yes I am! working full time in the OR now. Part time in ER. Have worked peds clinic. What would you like to know?

10. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    Jenfire replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    Took your survey.

11. Assignment at TMC in Fort Defiance, AZ

    Jenfire replied to Fl_peds_rn's topic in Travel

    I currently work at Fort Defiance Hospital in Fort Defiance AZ. What would you like to know? Jen

12. Nurses create the demand! Quit accepting low paying contracts

    Jenfire replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    Ok, so what agencies are above board. How are they above board? Can you recommend a logical -read understandable - place that I can go to get this information? Thanks Jen

13. 4th day off of ED orientation...what have I gotten myself into?

    Jenfire replied to oddaud's topic in Emergency

    Just know that what you are feeling is normal. Even after being in the ED for two years days can come along like this. keep your head up and IGNORE the stupid insensitive peeps who have a big red S tattooed on their chest. Their slow off the mark ...

14. ED ratio across the US

    Jenfire replied to back2nsg's topic in Emergency

    NYS: Night shift 8:1 medium to high acuity in Level 2 trauma cntr. number of pt's in 12 hours shift 18 to 24 usually. 1) not good 2) barely adequate with is poor on my personal satisfaction scale.

15. Dreams of Becoming an ER Nurse Fading.

    Jenfire replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Emergency

    26 years experience here as an RN. Education, education, education is the key. I started as a diploma nurse worked my butt off in a rural hospital while going towards my BSN. How I did it? one class at at time, one semester at a time. It sucked....