tiezto

tiezto specializes in Med/Surg/Telemetry.

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1. Hello Flagstaff RN's

   tiezto replied to tiezto's topic in Arizona

   Thanks for your responses! I have been in med/surg/tele for close to a decade. Looking forward to finding a good fit at FMC. A good group of hospitalists seems to be a major perk. Is it really a teaching hospital - or does it just have a handful ...

2. Hello Flagstaff RN's

   tiezto posted a topic in Arizona

   I'm new to Northern Arizona & was having trouble finding recent info on Flagstaff Medical Center. There sure are a lot of negative reviews on this place, but I love this town so I really want to give it an honest try. Can anyone tell me what th...

3. Anybody know what's up w/ Queens?

   tiezto replied to tiezto's topic in Hawaii

   Thanks to all that have given their input. I've finally achieved a coveted position in this fine institution, it only took months of research, phone calls and a dozen or so applications. I have to say I'm very impressed w/ the bennies pkg and I owe...

4. Looking for an updated (realistic) budget for HNL

   tiezto replied to tiezto's topic in Hawaii

   Thanks, I heard parking @ several of the downtown hospitals was around $60/mo. Does that sound accurate? My Fiancee and I have jobs, but are trying to make the long move as smooth as possible. Thanks for your advice!

5. Looking for an updated (realistic) budget for HNL

   tiezto replied to tiezto's topic in Hawaii

   Thanks, that was most helpful! I put Union fees on there assuming that I would have to pay them as I've heard many hospitals in HI have unionized nsg staff. The State tax is separate from the General Excise tax? Many thanks.

6. second career, nontraditional backgrounds & ALL NURSES w/UNIQUE STORIES!-help r quiz!

   tiezto replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

   Demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? Age? 27 gender? m What was your previous career? Construction worker/ engineering/CADD Did you receive a college degree in that specialty? yes How long did you work in your prev...

7. Looking for an updated (realistic) budget for HNL

   tiezto posted a topic in Hawaii

   Hi, if anyone can help me out on breaking down the avg costs of living in the HNL area are I would greatly appreciate it. I will be living on 2 RN salaries w/ no kids/pets in a 1-bed apt downtown. I'm just looking to see ballpark figures for planni...

8. Anybody know what's up w/ Queens?

   tiezto replied to tiezto's topic in Hawaii

   thanks for the honesty - i do truly appreciate it. i guess it was too good to be true. however, i might just keep trying for the heck of it. thanks again.

9. Anybody know what's up w/ Queens?

   tiezto posted a topic in Hawaii

   hi, i was just curious if anyone else noticed Queens posting new jobs (even some "new grad ok" jobs) which evaporate in less than 23hrs? i've been interested in their institution for some time - yes i've read many of the numerous posts regarding the...

10. Flagstaff Medical Center

    tiezto posted a topic in Arizona

    Hi, I'm a med/surg RN w/ a couple yrs experience moving out West w/ an OR RN here soon, and have much interest in No. AZ. Can anyone tell me how the nursing is @ Flagstaff Medical Center or Verde Valley Medical Center? Ratios for med/surg floors; d...

11. OR on-call requirements for a TX RN

    tiezto posted a topic in Texas

    Hi, after searching for any info on the "taking call" requirement of the OR RN in TX, I was unable to find much of anything. My fiancee is an OR nurse of 2.75 yrs and getting scared away from a potential move to the Austin area due to hearing that th...

12. ANCC Board Certification

    tiezto replied to Gina B's topic in Med-Surg

    Props to you! I wish I could say I've passed it, but I've just sent in my (heavy) check and am hoping to take it within a couple months. I've got the "Springhouse Review for Medical-Surgical Certification" - the Lippincott book, and it's pretty tho...

13. Do you carry liability insurance?

    tiezto replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody know if any of these liability ins. co's are better than the other? I'm in need of signing up asap, mainly because the ginormous healthcare entity under which I'm employed would drop me without any second thought if a case was brought a...

14. CALLING ALL NURSES: I Need Your Input

    tiezto replied to PACURN216's topic in General Nursing

    Years in nursing: 0.8 What type of institution do you work at? Teaching institution, Level I Trauma Hospital What 5 things are important to you as a nurse from most important to least: 1. Nice, knowledgable & helpful coworkers 2. Competitive Pay ...

15. Any Regrets?

    tiezto replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    No real regrets on choosing nursing (a 2nd career and 7th decided major in college), but I am questioning my following of the traditional idea of "getting your med-surg first." I've only been working as an RN for 5 mo's on an insanely busy surgical ...