Dean Uguan

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  1. St. Rose Siena or UMC

    Dean Uguan replied to Minimalist,RN,BSN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Are you already a Las Vegas resident and are familiar with the basics about these two hospitals? When I finish nursing school, I'd feel real fortunate to work at either. However, I suspect UMC would...

  2. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm full time and managed to prepare a best case scenario that has a 3 day/week schedule. When I'm actually able to register it may

  3. "Green House" model

    Dean Uguan replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They are trying that model at the Milwaukee VA.Green House Community Living Center opens soon; revolutionizes long-term care - Milwaukee VA Medical

  4. Moving to Henderson, NV

    Dean Uguan replied to Hellothere27's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The North Las Vegas VA would be a hard commute from Henderson, but they are almost always looking for RNs because of high

  5. MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    Dean Uguan replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The economics behind this is fascinating. In the last few months, there has been a host of NICU nursing vacancies posted in Las Vegas. I imagine one Las Vegas hospital poaches NICU nurses from...

  6. New Grad Moving Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to llxzachxll's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Congratulations! That went fast! Luckily for me, when I moved back in 2015, the housing prices were still low and I could buy a home for cash. While I'm very pleased that my home has more than...

  7. sugar alcohols?

    Dean Uguan replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe the sweetener, xylitol, is an alcohol. Honestly, though, I'd have to google

  8. Best hospital in Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to perkyRN07's topic in Nevada Nursing

    From what I've heard, networking (not a fan of that word) can help the new grad applicant receive an interview. I know a Roseman new grad that was hired into the

  9. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    Dean Uguan replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    On occasion I've seen that in Facebook posts, for non-nursing vacancies, from your facility. It's good to know that's an option for the nursing

  10. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    Dean Uguan replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still eligible for shift differentials and overtime (40+hrs) pay?While I'm a nursing student, I'm still interested in topics that may be important to me in years to come. I already have...

  11. New Grad Moving Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to llxzachxll's topic in Nevada Nursing

    OP: In case you missed it, UMC has posted new grad openings. UMC is a public, safety net, teaching hospital with a Level One trauma center and an old fashioned pension plan. If and when I graduate...

  12. Career Changing

    Dean Uguan replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm 52 and starting an ADN program in two weeks. Friday I worked with a male nurse that became an RN at 60. Where are I live, RNs start at a little more than what I would have been making if stayed...

  13. New Grad Moving Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to llxzachxll's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just guessing, here. Maybe, employers aren't convinced way-out-of-town applicants are serious about moving to Las Vegas. The key might be that you have to get past that hurdle. I'm not sure how one...

  14. Best hospital in Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to perkyRN07's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'd love to start as a new grad at $35.95/hour, but St Rose rarely hires new grads and they certainly wouldn't hire someone with an ADN

  15. Best hospital in Las Vegas

    Dean Uguan replied to perkyRN07's topic in Nevada Nursing

    St. Rose hospitals are reputed to pay the best. If you believe there is a relationship between patient satisfaction scores, infection scores and nursing satisfaction; you can google the Leap Frog and...

  16. UW Milwaukee Takes a Page From WGU's RN to BSN

    Dean Uguan replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! In all the years I lived in Milwaukee, I had never heard of this program. I'm in a WGU program, currently, and love it. I like that the UWM program allows the student to substitute...

  17. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Dean Uguan replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Triplets! I buy them in Amazon

  18. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Its not over, but it sure seems like there was heavy competition for this class. I almost didn't think I'd need to turn in the healthcare experience and credential forms, but after watching today's...

  19. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Yes, so far it seems like calls are going to people with 36 points and

  20. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Me, too! Full-time with 39

  21. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The FB page suggests maybe the

  22. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm putting all my money on the

  23. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The advisement sheet for Fall 2018 says "Applications received after the Application deadline will only be considered if space permits." The Fall 2019 advisement sheet (available online) says no...

  24. Fall 2018 CSN Hopefuls?

    Dean Uguan replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Before applying the applicant must attend the Health Program limited entry program orientation, meet with a health programs advisor and attend (online OK) the limited entry application

  25. How much do RNs make in San Francisco Bay Area? Is it hard to find employment there?

    Dean Uguan replied to Guest1063608's topic in California Nursing

    Besides connections, what qualities do the new grads that do get hired have? Are they bi-lingual? Do they have graduate