MissHamhead

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1. New Grad outlook in Denver

   MissHamhead replied to shadricks's topic in Colorado

   You are right, but it does look good when you have a nurses from various educational facilities. I was told by UCH management that they hire about 50% out of state BSN prepared new grads.

2. Health One vs Centura

   MissHamhead replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

   Does anyone know how much Healthone facilities pay PRN nurses? Specifically Swedish and P/SL.

3. New Grad outlook in Denver

   MissHamhead replied to shadricks's topic in Colorado

   I found a new grad job after 10 months of looking at SCL Health. They start new grads with a BSN at a little over $25/hour. As an out of state application you best bet is University of Colorado hospital since they hire the most of out state BSN appli...

4. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   MissHamhead replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   It's occurring out of state as well. I would suggest CU-Denver, CU-Colorado Springs, DSN, Regis. Also if you get into a BSN program after your first semester you can apply to the ACP at University of Colorado Hospital and then have a step in the door...

5. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   MissHamhead replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   I am in a dual enrollment with Regis now and still am not considered. The market is saturated with new grads and hospitals can be picky and take the BSN new grads only. The Community Colleges don't tell you this because they don't want to close their...

6. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   MissHamhead replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   I would highly suggest you forget about getting you ADN and go straight to you BSN unless you are okay with work in a SNF or Rehab facility. Hospitals will not hire you! I have been an ADN graduate since December and have you yet to find a hospital R...

7. Operating Room nursing jobs for new grads

   MissHamhead replied to mmills63's topic in Indiana

   HI! I am being invited back for my second interview to do the 6 month Periop program here in Colorado. I was just wondering what kind of questions they asked you in your interview. I am a bit nervous about my panel interview. Thanks!

8. New Grad Nurse looking to get into Periop Nursing

   MissHamhead posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi all, I am a New Grad Nurse in Colorado and just got an interview for a Periop Training 101 course within HealthOne's health system. I haven't been exposed to much OR nursing but it looks like it is technical nursing skills that I would enjoy. Can ...

9. CO salary, has it changed at all over the years?

   MissHamhead replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado

   Does anyone know what the starting base wage is for a New Grad at Medical Center of the Rockies?

10. Moving to Denver...1yr ICU exp ADN

    MissHamhead replied to ginmarada's topic in Colorado

    As someone who works for UCH system. You can get a job as an ADN graduate with experience. You just have to sign a contract that within 3 years you will get your BSN.

11. BSN required in the state of Colorado?

    MissHamhead replied to rhondacrv1's topic in Colorado

    Yes yes yes! Most hosptials are BSN preferred you are better off just going straight to your BSN. You will qualify for all New grad programs. Numerous hospitals won't consider ADN new grads at all.

12. Nursing Home New Grad Job Market? Please Advise!

    MissHamhead replied to HealthGeek's topic in Colorado

    Nursing homes here are always looking. I have two friends that got jobs on the spot when they turned in their application and they are both adns

13. Childrens Hospital Clinical Assistant positions

    MissHamhead replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado

14. relocating to Colorado Springs.

    MissHamhead replied to PatrickBaron's topic in Colorado

    I currently work at uch as a CNA, and want to stay with the uch health care system when I become an RN, does memorial hire adn new grads?

15. Does University of Colorado Hospital ever hire ADN new grads?

    MissHamhead replied to MissHamhead's topic in Colorado

    Klone thanks for the response. Do you know how long after a CNA passes the nclex they can still work as a CNA at university?