505girl

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1. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

   505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada Nursing

   jayrelic--remember.... You have to apply to a state for licensure BEFORE you can even register for the NCLEX. (plus , you have to have graduated) So start that application process

2. Fingerprinting process

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   I was living in AZ at the time I applied to NV--so I know all these answers! First off, you need to obtain an application packet from Nevada State Board of Nursing--Inside that are the two fingerprint...

3. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

   505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Mountainview, UMC, and Valley Hospitals all hire new grads; you must have passed NCLEX and be well on your way to obtaining license, which in NV means having submitted your fingerprint cards at least...

4. Where to work (or not) in Las Vegas?

   505girl replied to rmaddess's topic in Nevada Nursing

   The Good: Mountainview, St Rose Dominican, Healthsouth (a acute care rehab) The Bad: Valley Hospitals The Ugly: UMC UMC is good as far as a teaching hospital and having a variety of experience and...

5. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   I just eat whenever I feel hungry--I don't try to stay on the traditional 3 meals a day thing, cause thats out the window. My locker is stocked with cup-o-fruits, vegetable soups and diet sodas. but...

6. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   There are still affordable housing spots in las Vegas. Just don't expect a mansion. I just spent over $500K for a house this week, but there were plenty in the same area for $260. I still love my job;...

7. 505girl - follow up question

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Still working lots of hours; I have had two super crazy nights (still 6 patients though)--but I still love the staff and the work

8. 505girl - follow up question

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   I'll try to put a good word in for you...lol. Heck, who knows, maybe I could be your preceptor at that point! My preceptor had only been a nurse like 18 months. So, she was kind of still a "new...

9. Is this really true about employment in NV?

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

   oh, and by the way, Mountainview is still offering a $5000 sign on bonus and relocation for several positions, when you have experience. I believe through September 19th or

10. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am pretty sure I know where you are talking about...cause I ALMOST took a job there, too....thank you , thank you God for not letting me take it! I am so sorry that you had to go through a crappy...

11. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Mountainview Hospital in Las Vegas NV...if you need any more information, I'd be glad to help you out...just PM me...it is a terrific place to

12. 505girl - follow up question

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I still love, love Mountainview! I am off of orientation now...and there is like unlimited overtime!!!!! I am working 5-6 twelve hours shifts, each week, for the next several weeks! Yes that is 60-72...

13. Good Hospitals For New Grads in Phoenix

    505girl replied to Nemhain's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Scottsdale

14. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    When you all are ready to move here; give me and IM and I will give you all the details of Mountainview and who the nurse recruiter is there. (See previous post about

15. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Where I work there Is a $5000 bonus for experienced nurses in several areas AND a $5000 relocation bonus. The article is for real. I am a new grad, and I still received up to a $2000 relocation bonus....