baschaff RN

baschaff has 9 years experience as a RN and specializes in mother/baby, transition nursery, level II NICU.

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1. Expect hardest assignment, no CNAs, no lunch break?

   baschaff replied to mtnNurse.'s topic in Travel

   Gary thank you for the honest assessment...that's about what I figured. I'm in Louisiana so I'm thinking that the work environment can't possibly be too much worse than here...?

2. Expect hardest assignment, no CNAs, no lunch break?

   baschaff replied to mtnNurse.'s topic in Travel

   Following this thread...I've been a nurse for 9 years and considering traveling as well, but I've always heard that you can expect the worst in terms of assignments, patient load, scheduling, etc. Is this true? The agency nurses I've worked with in ...

3. Covenant, UT Med Center or East Tenn Children's?

   baschaff posted a topic in Tennessee

   We are moving to Knoxville to be closer to family, and I would like to know if anyone has any info about the Covenant System, UT or East Tenn Children's. I am a new RN with 7 months experience in outpatient pediatrics doing well-child (KidMed) check-...

4. Trying to set up interviews for a visit, HELP!!

   baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Washington

   Congrats!! :) I'm still trying to set up interviews, and having very little luck as an out of state applicant. I plan on going to the various floors that may be hiring and just handing my resume to the nurse managers there. Anyone think this is a go...

5. Trying to set up interviews for a visit, HELP!!

   baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Washington

   The only time I actually hear from Swedish is a few weeks later when they send an automated response telling me I wasn't selected for the position. I've tried to email the "recruiter" that sends these emails, but never get a reply. It's unfortunate t...

6. Trying to set up interviews for a visit, HELP!!

   baschaff posted a topic in Washington

   Hey everyone, I am currently working as an outpatient Peds RN doing well-child check-ups for Medicaid patients. My family and I are moving to Seattle, and will be visiting during the end of this month. I have tried to hound everyone I can, and applie...

7. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

   baschaff replied to keilene's topic in Washington

   hey Kodakgee...No, no luck yet, but I've just recently stopped looking until the Spring. I need to let my little girl finish out the school year here. I'm going to try to have a job lined up before we move, so it won't be too long until I'm applying ...

8. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

   baschaff replied to keilene's topic in Washington

   I'm applying anywhere they are posting new grad positions...but I am willing to work anywhere to gain experience. I would like to be in peds, L&D, postpartum, PICU, or NICU, or ER. All I can do is apply online and wait, and email Paula Bartley bu...

9. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

   baschaff replied to keilene's topic in Washington

   paddingtonRN, do you currently work at Swedish? I'm trying to get in any way I can as a new grad relocating from Louisiana, and my WA license is pending. I keep emailing the nurse recruiter that sends out the "this positions has been filled" emails, ...

10. Providence for New Grads? Mill Creek a good area to live?

    baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Washington

    That was incredibly helpful, thank you so much! I didn't expect too much of a reply since it wasn't really nursing related. It sounds perfect for us, we're excited to move. I really appreciate it. Thanks! :)

11. Providence for New Grads? Mill Creek a good area to live?

    baschaff posted a topic in Washington

    I'm relocating and hopefully taking a job at Providence Everett. Anyone a new grad there? What's it like for you? My husband and I are looking at the Mill Creek area for a home. First to rent an apartment then to buy. The Elementary School is highly ...

12. Working at St. Francis, contact numbers?

    baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Washington

    St. Francis in Federal Way, but info on ANY of them would be helpful. Thanks for your reply, it's tough out there! :)

13. UT pay and work environment??

    baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Tennessee

    One more thing I forgot....what are the shift diffs like for nights, evenings and weekends? Thanks again.

14. UT pay and work environment??

    baschaff replied to baschaff's topic in Tennessee

    Thanks so much:yeah: I'm sure this is just wishful thinking in this job market, but any idea if they offer relocation bonuses? Why are benefits there not that great? Oh, and we're a family of 4, two kids under 6.

15. UT pay and work environment??

    baschaff posted a topic in Tennessee

    I'm a BSN new grad and just applied to a few jobs at UT Medical Center. Anyone work there or know anything about pay, benefits or work environment? I'm coming from Louisiana so I'm well aware of how low pay is here and in Tenn. How about nurse/pt...