cookielady,rn

cookielady,rn

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  1. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    cookielady,rn replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    wow. I'm sad to hear that about JCL and Paradise valley. Another psoter said they were treated like gold at JCL. I just left a Banner facility as the staff wasn't supportive in helping me adjust to...

  2. what's in tucson?

    cookielady,rn replied to anika's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Tucson just made the list of most overpriced placed to live.

  3. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    cookielady,rn replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you need to learn anything, Good Sam isn't the place for you. Apparently, if you need things done in a timely manner, Scottsdale isn't the place for you. They left messages at 4pm to tell me...

  4. Opinons needed

    cookielady,rn posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I just spoke with someone who I went to school with (In Texas) who lived in NYC and said people there expect you to know the right awnser to everything in a split second, no learning curve, no...

  5. Opinons needed

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in New York Nursing

    They are actually here in Phoenix this week at a convention (whoever plans a conevention in mid July in Phoenix should be shot), but I got a job locally. Will look into NYC next summer, probably look...

  6. Mumps epidemic

    cookielady,rn replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had the series as a child back in the late 70s and occ health said I could either have a second (AZ requires 2) or get a titre. I decided the former as if exposed I'd rather have strengthened...

  7. Good Sam

    cookielady,rn replied to chester427's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was offered 2k in relo in April for an instate move. Ask them to go expempt on that check as they took taxes out and it was almost 800! If you're a new grad be vigalant in your traiing. I kept...

  8. Nurse Salary

    cookielady,rn replied to rcidro's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Tucson starting pay is 21-22.5/hour, Phoenix 24-25/hour..plus differentials if you work

  9. what's in tucson?

    cookielady,rn replied to anika's topic in Arizona Nursing

    depending on your age group and interests, Tucson may or may not have anything to offer. Lots of hiking, most chain shops and restaurants. I went to school in Texas and the crime rate was higher (so...

  10. Best Apartment Near UMC Tucson

    cookielady,rn replied to badminton's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I lived 5 miles from UMC at Camp Lowell and Swan in Summerlin Villas. Great place, a bit pricey but worth it. Quiet, clean, safe. jogging/bike trail in back, good workout center, gated, alarms, two...

  11. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    cookielady,rn replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    there's nothing going on in Casa Grande. I was not treated well at Good Samaritan. Many recruiters I've talked to have gotten negative feedback as well. Heard good things about John C Lincoln. Am...

  12. Anyone travel to Arizona???

    cookielady,rn replied to jadrn's topic in Travel

    I'm not a traveler, but I've worked in Tucson and Phoenix. Stay away from TMC in Tucson and County in Phoenix. Most travelers that live at my apartment complex love John C Lincoln according to the...

  13. wanting to travel to NYC

    cookielady,rn replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

    thanks! They had an ICU/Tele position requiring only 1 year experience. Any local hospitals I should stay away

  14. wanting to travel to NYC

    cookielady,rn replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

    I have been looking at NYC, but will only have 1 year in the ICU, and 1 year in med/post-surg/tele. Would I be able to get an assignemtn in the ICU or should I try to get permanent placement?

  15. help surviving orientation

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I typically looked things up when I had the chance to do so while at work so everyone could know the answer (i.e., sick sinus syndrome). I took a job at another hospital that seems to think their...

  16. Opinons needed

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in New York Nursing

    harlem. I took a position here for the next year though. I've been told by two people who lived in Manhattan a little woman like me doesn't belong in

  17. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    cookielady,rn replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    ICU in Phoenix with 1 year med/surg exp. Base is 25/hr, 15% diff for nights is about 2000 before taxes, benefits, and

  18. help surviving orientation

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    thank you for your response. WE had ECCO from the AACN, but sitting in front of a computer for serveral hours doesn't help me remember things like getting it hands on or hearing it in a real-life...

  19. help surviving orientation

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    thanks. My pt actually had a 17 beat run of vtach and went into a-fib but the qrs looked wide sometimes and no one could really make up their minds what to call the unerlying rhythm. My preceptor...

  20. 3 Best hospitals to start work as GN

    cookielady,rn replied to paula77720's topic in New York Nursing

    Has anyone had experience in NYP's

  21. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    cookielady,rn replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I didn't like the online course. I don't feel as though I got enough information to apply it to patient care. Then again, I don't learn much by reading-but more so by talking things out and getting...