MsBruiser

MsBruiser

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  1. Is Banner ever going to start hiring external new grads in AZ???

    MsBruiser replied to Kirabug's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Things will get better - depends on the economy improving. Once that happens, lots of RN(s) will want to leave the workforce or at least go part-time. I am sorry you are experiencing a tough time...

  2. Is Banner ever going to start hiring external new grads in AZ???

    MsBruiser replied to Kirabug's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Things will get better - depends on the economy improving. Once that happens, lots of RN(s) will want to leave the workforce or at least go part-time. I am sorry you are experiencing a tough time...

  3. HIPPA violation?

    MsBruiser replied to tellafriend's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Mind your own business...that is not nearly at the level worth

  4. Gateway Community College Block 3 RN GWCC Program

    MsBruiser replied to miteacher's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't recall it being very difficult. IMHO, the majority of people who flunked usually did so because they had extraneous life events interfere with their studies (divorce, childcare, unsupportive...

  5. Returning to patient care - how to difficult?

    MsBruiser posted a topic in General Nursing

    I may have an opportunity to work as a non-nursing executive at a fairly prominent medical center. Any thoughts on how difficult it may be to return to patient care after several years (say 3-5)?...

  6. Banner Bilingual Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to W2BANU's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, they pull you away. But always nicely and with an understanding that you are busy. I have kept people waiting if I were in the midst of something serious. I have always had my time respected. A...

  7. Banner Bilingual Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to W2BANU's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not one dime of extra pay...but lots of respect/appreciation from your co-workers. If you work at Banner, you will need every word of your Spanish language

  8. Nearly $5 million will go to train new Arizona nurses

    MsBruiser replied to GitanoRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They can spend $20 million and there will always be enough hours/work to go around - especially as the economy improves. Until you carve out an acceptable niche in this profession, floor nursing is a...

  9. Banner Bilingual Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to W2BANU's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If the program is still around they do not maintain a wait list for Fellows. They interview, select, and if you don't make it - you can

  10. Moving to Az, thoughts on the market?

    MsBruiser replied to 2csmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As an experienced nurse you shouldn't have as much trouble finding a job as a new grad. Hospitals tend to pay anywhere from $28.00-45.00 an hour. Not too shabby for AZ! With your education you should...

  11. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    MsBruiser posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long did it take for you to give up (most) patient care responsibilities and move into a more administrative role? How many years did you last in the patient care

  12. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - precisely the same amount of time as

  13. Supervisors FB Friends with Staff?

    MsBruiser posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thoughts? Seems like a clear boundary issue...shouldn't a supervisor "defriend"

  14. Budget shortcomings for 2012

    MsBruiser replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One can only hope this is political posturing. The proposed AHCCS cuts will lop $7.5 billion dollars off of the state budget. I normally question the intelligence of Republicans, much less AZ...

  15. Budget shortcomings for 2012

    MsBruiser replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner has wage freeze. Hospitals will find a way to bill private patients and add surcharges to make up the difference. I hate to put it this way, being an ardent supporter of universal healthcare,...

  16. Mayo New Grad program

    MsBruiser replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mayo is not looking for new grad ADN(s)...BSN is very high priority right now. If you have work experience, BSN not so

  17. future nurse needs advice

    MsBruiser replied to brkinney's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Keep things in perspective. I don't know of any college major at this time where you still (in a crap economy) have a good chance of getting a well paid job - except for nursing. Even with the economy...

  18. Pay rate

    MsBruiser replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Or rather, shoot me a PM with your

  19. Pay rate

    MsBruiser replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You really are...Mayo is a very civilized place to work. Unlike most other hospitals. Once you come here, it is pretty tough to go anywhere else. Competition was very, very fierce. So despite your...

  20. Pay rate

    MsBruiser replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mayo pays well. You are

  21. RN pay and benefits in Az

    MsBruiser replied to NYnurseatheart's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mayo has a pension. Pay ranges tend to be from $27.00-$44.00 (top of scale). Benefits depend on where you work. If you go to bannerhealth.com you can find their employee manuals with benefits,...

  22. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    MsBruiser replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Nonsense...I've been saving $1,000 a month for as long as I have been an nurse. No problem at

  23. Patients talking politics to me...

    MsBruiser posted a topic in General Nursing

    What's a good way to put an end to a patient wanting to talk politics? At present, I just ignore whatever they say. The silence always does the trick...wondering if there is a better way to handle...

  24. Advice from nurses about experiences

    MsBruiser replied to Lawne's topic in General Nursing

    1.) Do RN's get to specialize in anything? Absolutely - it is all specialized, other than perhaps a "general" medical surgical floor. The options for being an RN are tremendous - you will certainly...

  25. Nobody is hiring anymore. Am I making a BIG mistake starting NS now?

    MsBruiser replied to Production6243's topic in Nursing Career

    Couple of thoughts: 1) I don't think being a male matters all that much. 2) $60,000 is way too much debt to earn an RN salary. I did a 14-month accelerated program at a community college for $4,000....