JoycMarr

For Labor & Delivery I would go with Baylor Frisco. 2nd choice would be Presby Plano. Both Baylor and Presby rank high as treating their nurses well.

it does vary some, but average is about $23 an hour base

well, it sounds like you're doing all the right things. I think even though you have experience in another country, some Recruiters may not take that into account and treat you almost like a new grad, so look for those type positions. Also, is your...

I've seen rooms posted on Craigslist, I would just be very careful, and probably would see if there's someone at the hospital who will let you crash (maybe someone who works an opposite shift as you) and give them a little cash as a courtesy. Good l...

Speaking from prior HR experience, look closely at your application and make sure you've explained gaps of employment (have you lived in AZ 1.6 years with no work at all?), make sure your references are excellent and can be reached (I've seen applica...

Have you tried at clinics, nursing homes, and retirement homes?? Also, look in the newspaper job classifieds if you're not already, because there are sometimes jobs in there you can't find on-line easily.

If you're willing to move to AR, there are several hospitals that will hire new grads. You cannot have bad references, flagged licenses, gaps in employment (that can't be justified), so just be aware of that. Try these two that are in Jonesboro, AR...

Is Methodist the only one that does the $40+ Weekend option?

Did you ever get a call? It's odd for either facility not to call and at least ask you a few questions over the phone when there are so many openings.

I would choose the CNA route, because PCT is really just a job description that usually requires you to be a CNA first, or be eligible to test for it. The PCT job description will vary from place to place (some don't perform lab draws for example) a...

We are relocating too. It's been months since I applied, and my application flew immediately from HR to the Director within 2 days, but then it's stopped there. She has not called me. I have extensive experience. Not sure what to do since they do...

Was this hospital not hiring LPNs, or not hiring nurses at all? It's not uncommon for hospitals to replace LPN positions with RN as they open up, etc. Many hospitals are trying to go toward this trend.

Why are you applying for jobs 300 miles from where you live? Have you also applied for places like nursing homes? Anything to gain some type of experience. Hospitals can afford to be a little more picky in some areas and nationwide new graduates ...

The Acc. BSN program at ASU is very fast-paced and it is difficult to work while attending, because of the amount of clinical time and study time, but for someone who already has a degree and needs to get through something fast, this is ideal. It is...

wow, that's not much for being a nurse for 14 years! I made 48,000 my first year I graduated from RN school in Arkansas as a staff nurse. Definitely time for you to have a raise

The minimum would be a year in an area such as ICU or ER. To be honest with you, I think you need 3-5 years experience before transitioning to traveling, unless you are already comfortable in a hospital environment. Remember, when traveling you wil...

Do you have any experience at all since you graduated? As the poster above said, you might need to apply for areas outside your initial interest to help build up good references. Don't give up, keep applying!

I work in the Hiring process and would not expect you to answer "yes" in that case

before throwing in your hat, why don't you try something outside of the hospital setting? There are lots of options

I disagree--the DON title is used quite frequently. In our facility we have floor Managers, then above them are the DONs, then we have the CNO, or Chief Nursing Officer. I saw job opportunities all the time for DONs

an ability to negotiate, counsel, and be a strong patient advocate. You have to have personality and charm and be able to mingle with a variety of cultures, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, levels within the organization, etc You should also be ed...

ICU --always 1:2 ratio, or 1:1 if it's a very "busy" pt (such as fresh post-op CABG), all RN staff Stepdown Unit (this unit has cardiac drips, insulin drips, and long-term vent pts)--always 1:4 or 1:3 if pt team includes vent pt, all RN staff Med-Sur...

There is requirement from our State Health Department to keep this info on file for 3 years.

I personally think there are more options with a MSN. I can teach, be an APN, Nurse executive, etc. but if I had just a MBA I would not be able to have all those options.

I'm a bit late in responding, so this probably won't help you, but I wanted to add as a floor manager I did essentially the same as the Director above listed, which makes me wonder what OUR Directors do, LOL :)