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  1. I'm looking for info on the 401k and PTO. Is anyone willing/able to provide the details?
  2. Does anyone know the benefits for Abrazo facilities?

    Hi, I did try that when we moved here about 7 months ago and the human resources woman to whom I spoke was both very rude and unhelpful. I've thought about trying to call a different Abrazo hospital...
  3. HELP!!! Relocating. Maryvale/Scaryvale??????

    I wanted to say welcome to AZ!! I found the forum city-data.com very helpful. Click on go to forums on the top of the screen, then choose AZ and then
  4. Nice Areas To Live

    I think you will find that EVERY city in the metro area has good and bad parts. Once you decide where you might want to work, jump on city-data.com and ask away about specific areas. The Phoenix...
  5. Nice Areas To Live

    This is not meant to offend anyone that might live in Avondale, but parts of it can be a bit "rough." The crime log in the paper is always a bit interesting for parts of Avondale. We just moved here...
  6. Nice Areas To Live

    We're in Goodyear, also. We're very happy here and it is definately growing. At this time, you will find more jobs in the East Valley, but that should change over
  7. Former hospital nurses got a ? or anyone who can answer

    Well, in some places the pay is more and in others it is less. When I was working in MD, the pay with less than the hospitals. I've been told it is less here in AZ, but I haven't applied at any...
  8. Concorde

    She has done some pre-reqs that were required for a program in AZ. She seems to be under the impression that the Concorde program requires no pre-reqs. She will be moving to Colorado Springs in a...
  9. Concorde

    Hello, Our oldest daughter is moving to Colorado Springs and is interested in attending nursing school at Condorde in Denver. She was told the hours are 0800-1500, but I told her that seemed odd for...
  10. INFO on AZ Nursing - the truth

    Hi, Are you familiar with Hospice of the Valley and Hospice of Arizona? Any info/recommendations?
  11. WoW..got turned down by Banner

    I just wanted to mention that I have several co-workers that are picking up per-diem and agency shifts due to changes in the economy that are affecting their husband's paycheck. I was suprised to see...
  12. Do you have a best friend at work?

    I used to. We actually worked at two different places together (switched employers). I miss
  13. New RN already ready to quit!

    My first job on a med-surg floor lasted only a few months. Conveniently, we ended up getting orders to go to Germany (hurry up and get here type situation), so I had an excuse to quit. I probably...
  14. That's just plain
  15. I needed to lose some weight and I've been doing Medifast. I've NEVER been able to lose weight before, but I've actually lost all of the cravings. I didn't eat a single bad thing at Thanksgiving and...
  16. Nursing Jobs Outside Of The Hospital...

    I've had the following jobs outside of the hospital: School Nurse Adolescent Residential TX facility (twice) prison hospice We just moved to AZ and I'm trying to figure out what I want to do and a big...
  17. Banner vs. CHW?

    Hi, I sent you a PM
  18. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    Definately plan on giving almost 50% of it away to the govt. However, it sounds like you have a goal and that is a good
  19. Banner vs. CHW?

    Can you share some info about their pension plan?
  20. I Got In!!

    That's
  21. Banner Estrella or West Valley Medical Center??

    I prefer nice people, expecially when I'm around them for 12 hours! Do you know anything about ratios on m/s or tele?
  22. Banner Estrella or West Valley Medical Center??

    I realize this post is a couple of months old, but I was REALLY hoping you could tell us about the ratios at West Valley hospital. I'm not a new grad, but I don't want to be abused. Thinking of...
  23. Banner Pool pay (or per diem)

    Hi, Does anyone know what the per-diem rate is for RNs at Banner. I'm thinking of calling, but wanted to mentally prepare myself. The State offered $37.05 for per-diem positions. Does anyone know...
  24. Banner Pool pay (or per diem)

    Hi, We do live in Goodyear. The closest hospital is West Valley, which is an Abrazo hospital. There are 2 nursing homes nearby and a prison. Everything else is atleast 12 miles away. I'm afraid...
  25. Banner Pool pay (or per diem)

    Thanks!! That actually helps a lot!!!! I just wanted to make sure it was somewhat close to the state's pool pay. I'm still not sure what I want/should do. We just moved here about 3 weeks ago and...