OutWest

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1. My Husband the nurse!

   OutWest replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

   In my case, it was quicker to get the BSN. I already had a previous bachelors, but no science. I had to take two semesters (part time) of science prereqs. The nursing program was another 5...

2. ED BKAT

   OutWest replied to Connie Elder's topic in General Nursing

   This is interesting. I am in the process of hiring into an ED and the unit manager made a "oh, by the way" comment that part of my hiring process would involve taking the TEAS test. I am assuming...

3. hospice work schedule question

   OutWest replied to OutWest's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks for the reply. It is always good to hear directly from someone in the trench. The nurse recruiter tends to give a rosier picture than reality. rnboysmom, I hope you faired well during the...

4. hospice work schedule question

   OutWest posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hello, I am considering applying for a local hospice RN position. It would involve home visits rather than inpatient. My work history has been in the hospital where I have become quite fond of the 6...

5. Delta and Montrose Hospitals

   OutWest replied to COLPN's topic in Colorado Nursing

   I just saw your post and apologize for the late reply. When you say you will graduate in May, I am assuming you mean May 2009? If so, hopefully this reply will still be relevant. I have worked for...

6. FURIOUS! Ambulance Refused to Transport Patient

   OutWest replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know what state you are in, but in my state, all EMS agencies (including critical care transports) are required to get medical advice (usually from the ER docs where the patient would be...

7. Facility vs ground transport pay comparison

   OutWest replied to OutWest's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Thanks for the reply. I will give FlightWeb a try. I have to admit that I have been naive about the situation with private transport services and the tricks they play on

8. Facility vs ground transport pay comparison

   OutWest posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Hello all, I have recently accepted a new position as an RN on a ground transport team (critical care transport ambulance). My prior position was as a staff RN in a hospital that gave us excellent pay...

9. Happy Nurses? Anyone???

   OutWest replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

   I am happy to report that my first nursing job after graduation from nursing is great (have been an RN for a whole whopping week now)! The hospital that I am working at has the lowest turnover rate...

10. question on cover/resume wording

    OutWest replied to OutWest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your response. I like how you have worded the pending

11. question on cover/resume wording

    OutWest posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a long time lurker on this site and really appreciate all the advise that I have read over the last several years. My question is about the wording on cover letters and resumes in regards...