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  1. Relocating to AZ

    markas214 replied to Mr.RN-CDE's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are jobs if you are experienced. You can even get a little relocation money. Try

  2. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Actually it is a minority. Most of us play by the rules. Back on topic. Check the hospital websites some new grad positions have been posted this week. There are still plenty of jobs for the...

  3. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What is scary is that from the market crash of 1929 until the end of WWII in 1945 was 16 years. 16 years of tough living. No matter how bad things get remember that. We are so much better off

  4. The Sad Truth

    markas214 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Bush filled career positions at the agencies that oversee the financial industry such as the SEC and US Department of Justice with political ideologues just like "you're doin' a heck of a job Brownie"...

  5. The Sad Truth

    markas214 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I left a message for a recruiter at a large hospital on Wednesday and received a return call and an email on Friday. I have a lot of experience, graduated in '95. There will always be hiring when...

  6. nursing homes

    markas214 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm relocating to Phoenix in the spring and it seems that all the jobs that were being offered at hospitals are not going to be available any time soon. I have nearly 14 years acute care experience,...

  7. nursing homes

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Arizona Nursing

    RN but hospital jobs are scarce. I swore I was done with ER due to the pace and my nearing 50 but I may have no choice. The jobs advertised may have been paid for a few months ago and that's why the...

  8. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Whatever.

  9. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm missing the point? Why because I question your absolute judgement? You definitely have a lot to learn. Number one, you're not always right. Number two, stop being so condescending to those who...

  10. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    markas214 replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Perhaps they have lower entry standards? It may say less about the quality of the educators than that of the students. Just

  11. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That experienced nurse can generate 10s of thousands of dollars during the time the orientee is being trained. In tough times near term profit wins over long term

  12. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That hurts me. I was counting on $5000 from Banner or up to $12000 from Abrazo to pay my moving expenses. Anyone have insight

  13. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well then another thing...:wink2: Look where the budget deficit will hurt most in Az. The cuts will come mostly from education and health-care. It's obvious what that will do for nurses. Not a happy...

  14. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    markas214 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There is a patient shortage. It's as if everyone suddenly is cured. The problem is national. In eastern Pa we are not hiring and our census is much lower than it has been in the past few years....

  15. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been in Florida many times to visit and now that housing is coming back to earth I am considering the move. First my experience as a nurse. I have over 13 years experience including LTC,...

  16. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check the margins on the "for profit" hospitals. Thay are doing pretty good. The CEOs make tens of millions off of those medicare reimbursments. Don't be fooled by propaganda. There are many areas in...

  17. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Florida Nursing

    Personally I believe I'm worth way more than $30/hr. I won't work for crap wages so the corporate fat cats can reap all the rewards of my expertise and experience. You Florida nurses really need to...

  18. wuesthoff, health-first, or parrish???

    markas214 replied to iel21's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm looking into moving with my family to this area. Can anyone give me a ballpark for salary? I have 13 years experience including two or more years in the following, med/surg, cardiac tele, ortho,...

  19. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming. I am aware of insurance and tax issues. I have equity in my house and down money. I can afford the insurance and taxes but see that home prices still need to...

  20. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    markas214 replied to markas214's topic in Florida Nursing

    How about Largo or Clearwater? We've been to Clearwater Beach several times and love it there. I don't want to spend a fortune on a house and would like to stay below

  21. double pay for overtime in Phoenix

    markas214 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I live in eastern Pa. and a regional nursing publication has an ad from a headhunter for a Phoenix area hosptial that pays $38.75 an hour, top rate, includes benefits, 15% differential for 7PM-730AM...

  22. San D...Sharp's, Scripp's, UCSD, Kaiser...

    markas214 replied to dlaura22's topic in California Nursing

    That's

  23. A doctor made me cry!

    markas214 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Most Drs do not mean to be personally insulting. It was actually pretty cool that the other nurse told the doc and he spoke with you. Don't take things so hard next time. Yes, there will be a next...

  24. I say this patient is being abused...

    markas214 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Report what? That she has a "feeling" the woman is being abused. I like the way so many here are assuming that this is an abusive situation without first hand knowledge. Wait for your supervisor's...

  25. SoCal Hospital - no raise this year ... pls help!

    markas214 replied to qt314nf's topic in California Nursing

    True. Slaves had jobs plus room and board. Should they have been thankful too? In an era of record corporate profits and CEO compensation the typical American workers continue to be forced to lower...