StarsYellowLB replied to fellowshipofthecat's topic in Pre-Nursing
I would definitely recommend picking up an aide job while in school!! In my area, there are about 5-6 major hospitals, including two level one traumas. My nursing school does clinicals at all of theses hospitals so I have had a general orientation at...
StarsYellowLB replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio
Pros--Name looks good on your resume. you will learn alot. Good support teams (if available) example--lift teams, IV Start team Electronic charting Cons--Main campus will eat you up so if you accept a position there make sure you have tough tough ski...
It's true, University of Toledo Medical Center is closing a full unit--but its geri-psych which the hospital has been losing money from for years, mainly due to the Medicare payments dont come close to meeting the cost of care. The layoffs know no li...
StarsYellowLB replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio
Im not sure about Akron area but I know UH & the Clinic both have student nurse externships for the summer. Great pay--much better than techs/aids and you learn a TON!!! Basically, you function as an RN (with direct supervision) and do everything...
StarsYellowLB replied to hugs and kisses's topic in CNA/MA
I think that being a CNA is a good job if you are already in nursing school but not necessarily a good way to judge if you want to be an RN. I am working as a nursing asst now as I go to nursing school. Being a CNA is helping me develop patient prior...
StarsYellowLB replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida
Judging from everyones previous experiences at TGH and St. Joes what is the HR time line? Example if I was planning to move in late May/early June as a new grad RN when should I start applying?? Any insight about interviews?
StarsYellowLB replied to Flagger03's topic in Ohio
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (downtown) does not have L/D but some of their smaller branch hospitals do--Fairview Hosp on far west sid e of the city. For a younger person I would recommend Coventry, Tremont, or Downtown neighborhoods all would keep ...
StarsYellowLB replied to lunden's topic in Pre-Nursing
At my school, for the program starting in June, we applied in December and found out in late February. Anyone below a 3.32 was waitlisted and 3.30 ended up getting in.
The hospital I work at now is nurses wear whatever scrubs. They are beginning to color code depts ex--lab techs wear burgundy. Cleveland Clinic RN's and externs wear all whites and PCNA's wear hunter green.
StarsYellowLB replied to TLWSTNANOH's topic in Ohio
I have heard that PCNA pay is around $9.50. If you are a nursing student, I would recommend applying to the "Nursing Associate" program which is basically a glorified PCNA and the pay rate is $12/hr and for anything after 3pm or weekend payrate is $1...
StarsYellowLB replied to CleveRN2008's topic in Ohio
I am not an RN (yet!) but growing up in Cleveland I feel I know a lot about the hospital. I love Metro! It has a reputation for being the "poor people's hospital" because it is the county sponsored hospital however, I use my insurance to recieve care...
StarsYellowLB replied to mytphyne1913's topic in Florida
I am also from Ohio (Cleveland) and looking to move to Tampa after I graduate in May! Few questions... How receptive are Tampa area hospitals to new grads? Any hospitals better with GN's than others? GN Pay rate at these hospitals? What areas are bes...