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  1. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    Seank posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is there anyone out there who has applied to NELRP. I'm having trouble with my hospital giving me a letter certifying they are a Disproportionate share hospital. They know absolutely nothing about...

  2. Nurses with Hepatitis C

    Seank posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What happens if someone wants to go into nursing but has Hep C? My neighboors daughter asked me because I have relatives in Healthcare, but they don't know. Would a hospital hire them and then just...

  3. Need advice on attire

    Seank posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm starting a new job as a trauma case manager with the Army and I was told to wear kackis, a "good" shirt, a lab coat, and comfortable shoes. I wear tennis shoes now as an ICU nurse, but have no...

  4. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    Seank replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was thinking those letters wouldn't be out for another month so I hope my son gets one. Do you work in a DSH hospital? congratulations because you are one of the few who actually got the money....

  5. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    Seank replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's just for loans incurred while in Nursing School; no prerequisites. It's mandatory for you to be working in a Disproportionate Share Hospital and have high debt in order to be in the top group...

  6. [HELP] Any civilian nurses working in GERMANY? I have questions

    Seank replied to azzurra29's topic in Government, Military

    There is a temporary opening for a Nurse in Vischeck but its not direct hire, so all the preferences are in place, e.g. spousal, etc. It closes Oct. 1, only open a week (which usually means they have...

  7. [HELP] Any civilian nurses working in GERMANY? I have questions

    Seank replied to azzurra29's topic in Government, Military

    Well, that's bad news. I actually had a head nurse request my resume when I contacted her by email; she said they needed ICU nurses. But, I sent it and haven't heard a word in over two weeks. She...

  8. Dependent AF spouse RN questions

    Seank replied to lauritasol's topic in Government, Military

    Don't forget this is just for jobs where they have a critical shortage, like nurses. Well, the housing allowance makes sense if your spouse if already collecting one. I was assured that as a single...

  9. Dependent AF spouse RN questions

    Seank replied to lauritasol's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know it it's easier. It only means they can hire who they want without ranking, or preferences. They are still required to post the vacancy. Yes, DH's still get housing allowance, etc. but,...

  10. Dependent AF spouse RN questions

    Seank replied to lauritasol's topic in Government, Military

    With Direct Hire there aren't supposed to be any

  11. Civillian Overseas Jobs for RN's

    Seank replied to HoustonTXm23's topic in Government, Military

    I just wanted to say that with Direct Hire authority given to hire nurses government wide, you no longer have to wait in line behind that long list of people who have preferences. Also, you don't...

  12. Hi, Looking to work abroad when I graduate

    Seank replied to rayo_87's topic in International Nursing

    hi. have you ever thought about joining the military? we have bases all over the world with hospitals. right now they are paying huge bonuses for nurses and you get housing allowance, student loan...

  13. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    Seank replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    http://www.escapeartist.com:80/efam/94/art_20_Reasons_Not_Move_to_Dubai.html I was very surprised because Dubai is always described in such glowing terms. So,

  14. Rural nursing

    Seank posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm interested in moving to Oregon, but right now I live in Scottsdale, AZ and have to worry about a lease and student loan payments. I'm working on the night shift and make around 30/hr but with the...

  15. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    Seank replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Would you feel comfortable giving me the name of your hospital; maybe I could call them and have them fax that letter to the HR, then maybe they wouldn't feel so scared about giving the information...

  16. Why do people drop out of AZ nursing schools?

    Seank replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's not just Arizona. My son graduated in May, passed the NCLEX and is now working. I believe they lost about 30% of the initial class. I was with him in spirit the entire 3.5 years of nursing...

  17. Scottsdale Healthcare

    Seank replied to nickj88's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I forgot to say, that's in Scottsdale Shea. I think I remember he had to go to Shea for the

  18. Scottsdale Healthcare

    Seank replied to nickj88's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My son graduated in May and he's working in the

  19. Phoenix hospital hires a full-time clinical nurse specialist to protect staff + pts.

    Seank replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They have sitters at Scottsdale Healthcare AZ but unfortunately they are not usually available at night and violent psych patients are still abusing the nurses in the ICU. They aren't supposed to be...

  20. Mumps epidemic

    Seank posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Since they are now anticipating a Mumps epidemic :angryfire in Arizona having discovered that the origin of the disease was a student flying out of Tucson, will the hospitals require nurses to get a...

  21. Renting an apt in Scottsdale

    Seank posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are so many apts listed online that I don't know where to start. I find one that looks good and then go on apartmentratings.com and it has a low rating. Does anyone here live in Scottsdale and...

  22. Renting an apt in Scottsdale

    Seank replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I wanted to post a followup. My son and I drove to Scottsdale (7 days, ugh!) from Connecticut with a UHaul and moved into a condo in Chandler and started the search that afternoon. Found an apt. in...

  23. Renting an apt in Scottsdale

    Seank replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi. This is the mom answering. My son is the one moving, but I'll be there living with him for about 4 mos of the year; have to escape these Maine winters! He's not a kid (37) so that's why he...

  24. Q's for the Arizona natives:)

    Seank replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My son is moving to Scottsdale next month to work at Scottsdale Health Center. He is a restaurant afficianado (he drives me nuts!) but I will be there for a while and I'd also like to go to some good...

  25. I am in hell

    Seank replied to CANewRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I did read that universities are having a very hard time getting instructors in nursing because the pay for active nurses is much higher. This is cited as one of the reasons that universities can't...