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Hey all, I was glad to read this thread as I am trying to get a hospital job in Vegas also and am getting so frustrated at the lack of response from HR. I have 2 yrs experience in L&D (in another state) and I know some of the depts I have applied to are using agency-- yet I can't get through HR to get an interview!! Do I just keep calling them? Call the nurse managers on the unit? Advice, please. I have been working in home health here and want to get back into the hospital. Hawkeye1-- I am from Iowa also and a U of I grad, hello! Did you find a job? Thanks all for any info you can share.

I want to open an agency because I know that I can provide the service and information pts need in an atmosphere of excellence, not of mediocrity. Also, I see an unmet need in this town. And I want to be my own boss. To help people at home remain there and remain as healthy and compliant as they will let themselves be. Lots of reasons!!! Mainly to be the kind of nurse and nurse manager that really helps people without the corporate politics.

Hi, A couple of good nurse friends and I have decided to Break Out and start our own Home Health agency. :rotfl: I have looked at old posts addressing this, but am seeking current info and advice on Where To Start, from regulations & licenses to documenting on PDAs. Any links would also be appreciated. If you want to you can PM me @ [email protected] Thanks! CC

Hi, I am an RN learning to place PICC lines (with ultrasound), my employer is looking at starting a mobile PICC team to place piccs at all 4 local subacute facilities as opposed to sending the pt out to the hospital for PICC placement (inconvenient and expensive!). Could any of you give me an idea of what you are paid to place PICCs-- are you a "regular" employee paid per hour (any increase for the special skill?) or are you paid per stick? Thanks a lot.

Thank you all for your replies, info, and advice. I am still looking and processing all this info, thanks again!!

Please help Vegas nurses! I am relocating to Vegas in 2 months (end of Feb, '04) and need info for finding a nursing job... what are good hospitals or long term care/subacute facilities to work for? Are there agencies that are recommended? What is an average salary range? I am qualified to do L&D, postpartum, med/surg, long term and subacute care nursing. Have management experience. I have read from other threads that Vegas hospitals are very understaffed and staff is STRESSED. Does this translate into $$ if you are willing to deal with it or is it better working conditions (i.e. more control over your own destiny) working for an agency? Please any info will help!! Thanks, CC