Fort Defiance, AZ

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU.

Seeking some advice on working on the indian reservations....

I have seen a job opening in Fort Defiance, AZ at an indian hospital Level 2 in the ER for a 16 week assignment. Was wondering if anyone has ever worked at this specific hospital or at any of the indian hospitals?

Just wondering how it is???

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Specializes in ICU, PROGRESSIVE CARE.

Read up on your tx for ETOH abuse, lots on the reservations, that's my experience, sad as it may be.

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lol we seem to be thinking alike! I just left a comment on today's post by you concerning Raulerson. Seems like you're used to being a traveller? I have discussed Fort Defiance and IHS in general with a couple different travellers and I talked with a nurse recruiter for that area as well. It is very very desolate out that way. If you're used to travelling to places that are exciting with lots of stuff to do and places to go...this isn't that kind of place. Wide open desert, no buses, no alcohol allowed on reservations, no Walmarts or movie theaters...there is a huge problem with ETOH abuse nonetheless, domestic violence also, and a lot of diabetes/DKA issues. Some areas of the reservations are not safe, gangs/meth has navigated its way onto Native lands. If you're only going to be there for 16 weeks, you might be okay with the isolation. Arizona is very beautiful, and the high desert area/climate is very nice. Many of the people you will take care of will befriend you and the experience can be rewarding I've been told. You can apply on ihs.gov or usajobs.gov

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