jamonit

jamonit

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  1. tele nights at mayo or days at banner t-bird?

    jamonit replied to jamonit's topic in Arizona Nursing

    that's funny! i just ordered 3 sets of sandwashed white dickies and a new pair of white danskos! now i have an excuse for my fiance to do the laundry--between the two of us, that's a lot of bleach!...

  2. tele nights at mayo or days at banner t-bird?

    jamonit replied to jamonit's topic in Arizona Nursing

    hi! well, i got offers from both. i worked 5 months during the day (a few of those months on a busy telemetry floor). i decided to take the job at mayo. i know the white scrubs are going to be very...

  3. Telemetry--better at night????

    jamonit posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    hey everyone! i was just wondering, are nights on a tele floor easier than days? which shift would you prefer to work if you were new?

  4. Moving to Scottsdale in September-Help!

    jamonit replied to Codypatody's topic in Arizona Nursing

    don't go with banner baywood. seems like no one is very happy there. scottsdale healthcare is great!!!! go either to scottsdale shea or the new hospital they have built on thompson peak. (i...

  5. did you ever think it would be like this?

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

    well, i interviewed for 2 positions: one neurotele, one cardiac tele. i'm so nervous to think about starting all over again...being the new kid on the floor, praying for a good preceptor/orientation,...

  6. HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

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

    hi again! well, i've never worked neuro and don't really know that much about it. i worked tele for a few months. i like tele, it's crazy, fast and i understand it. on tele i saw a lot of CVAs,...

  7. HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

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

    thanks so much! i wasn't offered the job in cardio-tele yet...i'll hear back moday... 2.5 hour interview...is that a good

  8. nursing homes in phoenix(LTC FACILITY)

    jamonit replied to adnrmoney's topic in Arizona Nursing

    the hospitals here are hungry. look into the banner hospital system, the scottsdale healthcare system, and st. joseph's hospital. i wouldn't go to LTC as there are soooo many hospitals that they are...

  9. Interviewing

    jamonit replied to Joesgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! i suggest going to monster.com and reading their interviewing tips. know your strengths, weaknesses, and have a story that answers the question "why did you want to be a nurse?" those are...

  10. Maricopa County???

    jamonit replied to AZ hopeful's topic in Arizona Nursing

    hi everyone! like the others, i heard their bennies are good--good vacation time/state retirement etc etc. i don't know if they are still giving that outrageous sign on bonus any longer. coming from...

  11. nursing homes in phoenix(LTC FACILITY)

    jamonit replied to adnrmoney's topic in Arizona Nursing

    hi! i wish i could tell you the pay and give you some good suggestions. however, i'm a new nurse and opted to jump into the fiasco called hospital nursing. i know the VA has a long term care...

  12. did you ever think it would be like this?

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

    i like nursing too, i just feel a little duped. there's a shortage so they crank us out and promise all this great orientation and great pay. little did i know i would always feel like i was a huge...

  13. Abuse During my first few months as a new Graduate Nurse.

    jamonit replied to muffin416's topic in General Nursing

    tell me about it...seriously, this post sounds like i could have written it. so, for my first job, i decided i'd start in the PICU at the best, child-specific, teaching hospital in town. they had a...

  14. orthostatic hypotension

    jamonit posted a topic in Cardiac

    i often see patients on the floor that have orthostatic hypotension. what seems to exacerbate it? is this usually a symptom of more serious cardiac issues? just curious. thank

  15. I'm starting to hate my patients...

    jamonit replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    hi! to me it sounds like looking into other departments is a good start. from what i understand, a lot of people suffer from burn-out, regardless of nursing specialty. taking the time to regroup and...

  16. Why can't fall get here sooner!!!

    jamonit replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    time will fly by. next thing you know, you'll be out there working and saying, "geez...i wish it was still summer. work is hard and i'm tired" times will be tough while you are in school, as the...

  17. How long did you stay at your first job out of nursing school?

    jamonit replied to scchickadee's topic in General Nursing

    i graduated in 2007 i stayed in my first job for 3 months i had a 6 week orientation in the PICU and felt like it was not safe for me to be there. i left because orientation was not as promised, i...

  18. Pending write up

    jamonit replied to deaga's topic in General Nursing

    To me it sounds like you work with a lot of busy-bodies and that your managers don't have much faith in your abilities. if i were you, i would send out resumes to neighboring hospitals and when you...

  19. Do I really want to be a nurse?

    jamonit replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ms. sassiebaz-- i think you know your answer. we've corresponded about nursing school and nursing as a profession...listen to your gut. in my opinion, finishing nursing school will be one of the...

  20. What does it take to be an RN?

    jamonit replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    it is an art and a science, don't forget that. being an RN means that you have a lot of responsibility to be an excellent advocate, educator, advisor and communicator. an RN has to react well under...

  21. NCLEX and Critical Care Internship

    jamonit replied to dru2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi! i know it's hard to have a fast-paced, consuming new grad program (been there, done that). but, you have to remember that you aren't much good to your new employers if you don't pass that beast...

  22. was i out of line with this resident?

    jamonit replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    No! i was told on my last job that it's part of our job to stand up for ourselves...in other words, if a doctor/resident is rude, it is within our rights to say something about it, in a tactful...

  23. please help me

    jamonit replied to Ladycat092's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey! the best way to find out about the CNA requirements is to call the state board of nursing or contact your school's nursing department. It varies per program and per state. i graduated this year...

  24. Need a job

    jamonit replied to MKJade's topic in General Nursing

    hey MK! don't fret. the best way to get into a hospital is to make some phone calls. i'm sure in your 10 years you have made some connections/networked with people that work in hospitals near you....

  25. Which would YOU choose! Please help me deicde

    jamonit posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Would you rather have a job in telemetry at Mayo Clinic Hospital, with possible 4-6 patients (night shift) --or-- Take a job at St. Joe's in Neuro-telemetry with 4 patients (night shift)? Pay is...