retronovice

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1. New grad opening?

   retronovice replied to RNmeee's topic in Washington

   I believe Multicare (Tacoma General) has a new grad residency program. You might want to check it out.

2. How's the job hunt going?

   retronovice replied to VictoriaM's topic in Washington

   Interviewed at a SNF. It went well. Good lucvk with your 2nd interview.

3. How's the job hunt going?

   retronovice replied to VictoriaM's topic in Washington

   Congratulations! I also have an interview in one hour!

4. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

   retronovice replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington

   I think Tacoma General (multicare) has a new grad residency program, and so does Providence in Everett. Multicare also has that beautiful new hospital in Puyallup (formerly Good Samaritan). Best of luck!

5. How's the job hunt going?

   retronovice replied to VictoriaM's topic in Washington

   You might want to consider starting out at a SNF. You can get quite a bit of experience with IVs, PICCs, G-tubes, trachs etc. Especially if you work on a medicare unit. I first worked in LTC, then switched to acute care.

6. Need help paying for NCLEX refresher course.

   retronovice replied to Mocknbird2's topic in Washington

   If you do need to study and take the NCLEX exam here, you may want to get a job as a nursing assistant (temporarily)at a place that also hires LPNs. That way you have some money coming in while you work toward updating your license. You should contac...

7. Knowledge Necessary for Review in Preparation for Telemetry Orientation

   retronovice replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

   Just curious--what's the difference between a telemetry unit and a CCU?

8. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Gladys

   retronovice replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Thank you. This is a lovely strory. I too was an insecure middle aged nursing student who thrived with a wonderfully supportive clinical instructor.:redpinkhe

9. Where are new grad jobs?

   retronovice replied to newgrad82's topic in Washington

   I think that Tacoma General in has a new graduate residency program for nurses. You might want to check it out. Best of luck!

10. How to organize your "brains"

    retronovice replied to DeeSki's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks!

11. My First Code

    retronovice replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Thanks for that one. I'll never forget this story.