scottlgarrett

scottlgarrett specializes in Med/Surg Hospice.

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   Shiprock Hospital and basic living in New Mexico questions

   scottlgarrett replied to MaridithRN's topic in New Mexico

   I am living in Aztec NM which is a 43 mile drive to the hospital. I like the hospital and the staff, the census is a little low now but everyone is telling me that it will pick up very soon. The staff is probably nicer than any hospital staff I have ...
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   Shiprock Hospital and basic living in New Mexico questions

   scottlgarrett replied to MaridithRN's topic in New Mexico

   I was in the area last November scouting it out because I want a job with IHS in Shiprock, I start in 2 weeks. I cannot speak for the hospital yet but the area is awesome. Farmington is noce and seems to have everything one could want as far as servi...
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   Need advice

   scottlgarrett replied to dienne's topic in New Nurse

   I am in a similar situation, I graduated in December 2010 and have not been able to find a hospital job here in Tucson. I have found employment in the LTC area but I would like to get that golden Med-Surg experience. I had been trying for several mon...
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   Can't find job! Any advice?

   scottlgarrett replied to Manabella's topic in Arizona

   As a New Grad RN myself my advice is to go to the nursing omes, rehabs, hospices and agencies. Also try Psych. It's not a hospital but I figure a little money and some type of experience is better than no money and no experience at all. I work in a H...
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   New grad nurse residencies in Tucson.

   scottlgarrett replied to pitaya's topic in Arizona

   Hey, I am kind of in the same boat. I have not seen anything here in Tucson for New Grad RN's, I have not even seen Phoenix either. If you are willing to leave Tcson I would look at the Hospitals in El Paso TX. I do not recall their names but they do...
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   Failing miserably at Nursing

   scottlgarrett replied to garysfb's topic in General Nursing

   OK desparate dude, I have been an LPN for 6 years and am now a new grad RN. My advice is for you to consider working a clinic job day shift etc, or look in to home care or a Gov't job like the VA. It is very difficult to fail at nursing but it is equ...
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   Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   scottlgarrett replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Well as of this morning I have officially passed the NCLEX RN and now have a License from AZ. Thanks for the well wishes!!! Scott
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   Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   scottlgarrett replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   The test was tough, I know I got my name right but that is it. Most of my questions were the SATA type and a lot of psych stuff. I do not remember specific questions but from what I understand there are no two tests alike with the NCLEX, just study a...
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   Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   scottlgarrett replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Took the NCLEX RN exam this morning, I feel dumb now. I was all stressed out, but the PVT worked and I received the good message. I also tried the trick with my PN exam I took 6 years ago to test the theory and I again got the good message. The test ...
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    Az State Board of Nursing

    scottlgarrett replied to SUNSFAN_RN's topic in Arizona

    Sure, and then they will make a copy.
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    Az State Board of Nursing

    scottlgarrett replied to SUNSFAN_RN's topic in Arizona

    Just food for thought, I sent a copy of my birth certificate to AZBN and the bottom of the certificate states that its against the law to make a copy. Whats a guy to do?
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    Stop The Title Madness

    scottlgarrett replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN BROTHER. CNA LPN RN, the patients don't need to know much else. If you are a CRNA, NP, or other such specialist, keep it simple. Most patients aren't interested in your resume, and neither are your coworkers.
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    new job and they replaced me

    scottlgarrett replied to runnernurse487's topic in General Nursing

    Much easier to not burn your bridges. Finish up your last week, leave graciously and find yourself a job that is a better fit. In most cities and towns nursing is a small community and that burned bridge could burn you later.
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    Is This true....

    scottlgarrett replied to gabby27's topic in Arizona

    the term you is used generically in this post.:smokin:
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    Is This true....

    scottlgarrett replied to gabby27's topic in Arizona

    I have never heard of such a thing. I suppose that if one were to kiss their patients or some how have some unprotected contact with a patient, then there might be a problem. Check your policy and procedure manual and possibly the BON (QUIETLY) for f...