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  1. Good Samartian Hospital in Phoenix, AZ

    pattchez replied to KatieRN04's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just left Banner Good Sam (Jan. 2006) to work for non-Banner hospital in the Valley and I did get better pay at my new emplyer. I know Banner made a salary adjustment for staff nurses about 8 months...

  2. What does a CNS do and how do they function in the acute settings?

    pattchez replied to button2cute's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    There is a great deal of difference between a CNS and CNL -- the main difference is with the notion of specialisization vs generalization. A CNS is a specialized nurse who is recognized with expertise...

  3. Anyone familiar with Mesa General?

    pattchez replied to JoMom4's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would suggest you consider something closer to queen creek. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is opening the middle of June and are hiring now. It is a brand new hospital which will open with around 90...

  4. Moving to AZ need to get IV certification

    pattchez replied to RoyMalenurse2005's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work and live in AZ. Ususally the community colleges will offer a IV certification class -- in the Phoenix area, you can call Mesa Community College or Gateway Community College. Also I know that...

  5. IV antibiotic infusions

    pattchez replied to kafo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In the dialysis center where I work we did use a pump for IV antibiotics given after dialysis -- our policy reflects that. You may want to check around the city or region where you work and see what...

  6. What does a CNS do and how do they function in the acute settings?

    pattchez replied to button2cute's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    You have a good question about the differences between CNS, NP & PA. I have worked as a Renal as well as a Nephrology/Transplant CNS so I have researched the scope of practice for the CNS role....