vikichck

vikichck specializes in Telemetry.

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1. Ophthalmology NP

   vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in NP

   Hi Retina nurse, that's great to hear there are NPs in ophthalmology. Ophthalmology actually didn't work out for me. In the end I accepted a job working for a spine surgeon. In clinic and OR. í ½í¸„I am really enjoying working in a specialty. J

2. Ophthalmology NP

   vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in NP

   I am pretty stoked about the opportunity!

3. Ophthalmology NP

   vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in NP

   Thank you for the positive feedback. I forgot to mention the job is in New Mexico. Here is the BON scope of practice link: http://nmbon.sks.com/uploads/files/NPA.pdf It clearly states : B. Certified nurse practitioners may: (1) perform an advance...

4. Ophthalmology NP

   vikichck posted a topic in NP

   Hello all, I am graduating this May with an FNP and have been offered a position working in a ophthalmology clinic. It seems completely outside of my scope of practice. I haven't had any clinical hours or much didactic time learning about eye disorde...

5. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

   vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona

   Yes it's very sad that is happening all over the nation. I worked in Palm Springs, Ca for a few years and we had travelers come from the south. It was interesting hearing their stories. Just because there are a lot of nurses doesn't mean pay should g...

6. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

   vikichck posted a topic in Arizona

   Hello fellow nurses, Well I am having a very challenging job search this time around in Phoenix. In 2008 I started as a new grad at the VA with close to 30/hr with great benefits. After 5 years of experience, I was offered a flat rate 33/hr per diem,...

7. Palm Springs, CA

   vikichck replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

   Eisenhower is a nice place to work. Most of the patients are very nice but you will have some that think they are more important than any one else because of how much money they have. The city is full of expensive resorts and country clubs. The city ...

8. Palm Springs, CA

   vikichck replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

   Hi I live in Palm Springs and work for Eisenhower Medical Center. I was in your position a year ago exactly so let me make it easy for you! All travel jobs start in January. You won't find a travel job right now in Palm Springs. Hospitals aren't in n...

9. Applying for GI Endoscopy job, back troubles

   vikichck posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi Everyone, I wanted to know if being a GI Rn involves lots of heavy lifting? I'm working on a stroke/telemetry floor now and it has taken a toll on my back. We turn heavy patients every 2 hours, a lot of total cares. I'm looking for something less ...

10. Low GPA, what can I do?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in SRNA

    I found this website to be helpful. It lists schools that accept applications http://www.all-crna-schools.com/crna-programs.html. I know some schools won't even look at my application if it's not over 3.0 like Loma Linda University. They even said I ...

11. Low GPA, what can I do?

    vikichck posted a topic in SRNA

    After researching CRNA school requirements this week I am feeling somewhat discouraged. My cum GPA is 2.88 for BSN. I graduated 3 years ago. Only chance I see is I still have to take all chemistry, physics required courses. I'm planning on getting A...

12. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    Allaboutstaffing.com I found out definitely pays more. They are HCA's hospitals own staffing company so there's no middle man. 26.25$ an hour( time and 1/2 after 40 hours), 2000 a month housing, 800$ travel, health insurance subsidy 350$(they don't o...

13. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I'm driving from phoenix-dallas. 1100 miles 17 hour trip. I'll be staying with a friend so I would be getting 700$ each week so that's 2100$ a month for housing. They don't do per diem for meals. I guess if you look at it another way it's really o...

14. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    Nurse finders: 36 $ an hour. This is how she broke it down for me. 20$ is the hourly pay that is taxable x36 hours + 700 weekly housing stipend = total 1240 take home after taxes. If you divide that by 36 hours, it is 34.44 an hour take home rate. Th...

15. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I am going to call a few places tomorrow and I'll see what they quote. Low 30's doesn't seem that bad. Is that after they take out part of it for housing and other expenses, per diem? My hourly in Phoenix is 30 as a tele staff right now. I though Dal...