crosstanya

crosstanya has 8 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Moving to El Paso Texas

   crosstanya replied to sassye's topic in General Nursing

   I recently moved to El Paso and my story is almost the same as yours. I have worked in the ER and Urgent Care mostly. Any advice?

2. New position at UMC

   crosstanya replied to erbryan's topic in Nevada

   Hi, I have been in Vegas for a couple of months and are currently working in a clinic. I am thingking of applying for a job at UMC - Adult ER. I haven't worked in the ER for about 4 years now and was wondering how your orientation went. Do they at...

3. All scrubs fit me odd...

   crosstanya replied to angelikdemonik's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Try jascouniform.com, they have some flare leg pants in Petite that should work for you.

4. Iguanamed Scrubs - Customer Service

   crosstanya replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I bought a couple of these uniforms today (online). I found them online at Jasco where I usually buy my scrubs. I searched on the internet for their website and read thru the sizing information and the description of the products they have. It’s s...

5. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

   crosstanya replied to live4today's topic in Retired

   I know what you mean. I lived in Germany for 3 years (husband's job) and had to do Parameds (insurance physicals) and work as a CNA / MA for a doctor just to have a job. Now that I am back in the US, nobody wants to give me a chance. I have 7 year...

6. Wanting to know different countries approach to health care and nursing

   crosstanya replied to SteveBRN's topic in International

   I am a RN from South Africa. We have two programs to become a Registered nurse. Both are 4 year programs and include Midwifery. The first is at a nursing college and you receive a Diploma in nursing science and midwifery. (This is the one I did.) T...

7. starting in cm

   crosstanya replied to STORKRN93's topic in Case Management

   Are you saying I don't actually have to take the course before I can sit for the exam. If I get the book, study and then after I work the hours needed, I can just take the exam??!! This is great to talk to other people about this stuff. I talked to ...

8. starting in cm

   crosstanya replied to STORKRN93's topic in Case Management

   I am debating the same thing. I talked to an adviser at Kaplan University today about doing the Case Management certificate. Doesn't seem like I would be able to do the certification exam if I don't have my BSN to begin with. I might go with healt...

9. starting in cm

   crosstanya replied to STORKRN93's topic in Case Management

   I am also looking into the CM field. Most of my experience is in the ER. I recently worked for a physician in a family practice clinic. My husband is in the military and we move a lot. After living in Germany for 3 years and not being able to work...

10. Thinking of relocating to Las Vegas--please help

    crosstanya replied to RiaRN's topic in Nevada

    I guess it is all about who you talk to. I have heard to stick with the Valley health system. That does not include sunrise hospital. St. Rose I have heard is nice and I have seen a lot of jobs advertised for them. I am in the process of applying...

11. Any Ogrady Peyton Nurses working in Nevada?

    crosstanya replied to d4e5f6's topic in Nevada

    I just put in an application with Wesley medical staffing. They have a contract with the Valley Health system hospitals. I am hoping it works out okay. You work Per Diem and you choose the days you want to work. Has anybody worked for them or kno...

12. ACLS Class

    crosstanya replied to crosstanya's topic in Nevada

    I just completed my 2 day class this week with Medic West. They were very nice and the instructor was great. I would definitely recommend them. I plan on doing my PALS with them too. Look at their website or call them to find out when their next cl...

13. ACLS Class

    crosstanya replied to crosstanya's topic in Nevada

    Thank you. Now that the holidays are over, I will be making some phone calls.

14. ACLS Class

    crosstanya posted a topic in Nevada

    I just recently moved to Las Vegas after living in Germany. My ACLS card has expired and trying to get a job without it seems problematic. I have tried looking online for classes. Does anybody have any recommendations where to do it? Do the hospi...

15. Question about job hunting...

    crosstanya replied to essaboz's topic in Nevada

    I put my resume on http://www.healthjobsusa.com/ before I even got my license and I got so many calls for travel assignments and local per diem jobs that I had to take it off. After I got my temp RN license in NV, I applied for a clinic job on monst...