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  1. Please help, I have salmonella

    iliket3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently got back from a trip. Went on a cruise, came back Sat. Dec 26, stayed in FL for 3 extra days and than drove home to MN. I was run down because I didn't sleep in car at all and we drove...

  2. Please help, I have salmonella

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, I am seeing my doc today. I haven't slept much. I guess my original post was to see if other nurses have had this and what kinds of things did you do to help your recovery process. There...

  3. Is Duke a good place to get ICU exp?

    iliket3 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello everyone, In the past few years I have come to this forum for advice and knowledge. Now having graduated from an ADN program, I cannot get a job where I live - thus we are forced to move. I...

  4. Tucson Medical Center - New Grad Pay?

    iliket3 replied to dancingdoula's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep for about 6 months and then moved back to Minnesota. I'm freezing to death but I love my job here. I agree, TMC is all about recruiting, not retention. Fortunately I did not have to pay back...

  5. Doesn't seem to be a shortage in MN, does there

    iliket3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    New grad getting a little worried here about finding a job. I need to get into ICU but will take anything at this point. I live near duluth and have no prior healthcare exp. Anyone else having...

  6. Former Minnesotan now in Tucson, AZ!

    iliket3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was just looking at the MN forum and still basically quiet. I had posted some time ago about troubles finding a job in northern MN and had finally made the move south. We've (family) been in...

  7. Do I have to honor my contract?

    iliket3 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello all, I recently moved to Tucson specifically for a job in an ICU as a new grad. I started my new position (orientation) on June 13th. It was my first job out of school but I graduated in May...

  8. Do I have to honor my contract?

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just to answer other's questions.... My contract specifically says ICU. I have had at least 3 meetings with educator/mgr. A weird thing....everytime I see ICU educator and mgr like at lunch, they come...

  9. Do I have to honor my contract?

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I certainly appreciate everyone's input. I actually went to HR today to see what my options are. I'm supposed to schedule a meeting with employee relations. I don't know if I want to take it...

  10. Become A Nurse Just To Be A Crna?

    iliket3 replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nothing wrong with going into nursing to become a CRNA. However, with that being said, I begin my first ICU job in June. Knowing myself the way I do :) , I will not apply for NA school until I feel...

  11. Tucson Medical Center

    iliket3 replied to Town & Country's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm moving there in May to start in June (critical care class). I'm moving from MN because there are no jobs here at all and I've basically had it. I flew down and interviewed in Dec and loved it....

  12. Need input re: job offer at Duke

    iliket3 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello everyone, I need a little inside information on Duke University Med Ctr. I am from Minnesota and haven't been able to attain employment in almost 6 months. My family and I got fed up and...

  13. Opinions on Tucson Hospitals

    iliket3 replied to caiaccarino's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've accepted a job at TMC. I attended an "RN Open House" in which they flew me down and I stayed at a nice hotel for 2 nites. I was extremely impressed with the people. I was shocked at how nice...

  14. Need advice about TMC as new grad

    iliket3 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone can give me some insight about working at TMC. I am a new grad as of May 04 living in Minnesota. Since I have not been able to find a job here, I decided to...

  15. Need advice about TMC as new grad

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you for the advice. Hello to the MN transplant - bet you love the weather there. I just shoveled for the second time this year already. I hate it. Well I feel a little better since I know...

  16. Nursing shortage? MN does it exsist?

    iliket3 replied to JDUN71's topic in General Nursing

    I live 2 hours north of the cities and I can't find a job. Oh wait, I take that back (this is funny). I did get offered this "great job" according to the caller at LTC. I have no desire to work LTC...

  17. Is Duke a good place to get ICU exp?

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for the advice. I did check the website and I see that Duke indeed does not have an ADN to BSN program. So I would have to look elsewhere to get my BSN. I am still contemplating the...

  18. New RN can't get a job

    iliket3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just happen to live in a part of the country which does NOT have a nursing shortage. It's been 4 months and I've applied to LTC and 3 hospitals. No job. I went to school to be an...

  19. New RN can't get a job

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    More great advice. Thanks everyone. I'm going to get in my car this week and just drive around with my resumes, etc. and hand em out to anyone and everyone. I'm also thinking of the commuting to the...

  20. New RN can't get a job

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks everyone, I'll take you're advice and just hit the pavement. Maybe showing up in person will make a difference. I don't really care what I get because it will be temporary anyway. Like...

  21. What nursing shortage? Not around here...they don't need nurses.

    iliket3 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I live in MN and have been job hunting for almost 2 months. I call one particular hospital every week and a half to talk with them. The job market is awlful in northern MN. We are actually looking...

  22. Doesn't seem to be a shortage in MN, does there

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    I believe its called Northwest Med Ctr - but she worked this deal thru a recruiter. She got $4000 relocation bonus - cut her the check before she moved. Its an awesomw program - 12 week orientation...

  23. Doesn't seem to be a shortage in MN, does there

    iliket3 replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with agencies is that I thought they required at least 1 yr exp. Maybe I will give tham a call today and see. Yes, its so frustrating up here because the economy is poor, politics...

  24. online BSN degree without clinicals

    iliket3 replied to temarey's topic in General Nursing

    I too am from Northern MN looking for an RN to BSN program. I'm trying to decide between UOP and Univ of WI - Eau Claire. Sorry for typos - crushed middle finger. Anyway - what turns me off about...

  25. Anyone else accepted to St. Mary's CRNA Program for 2005?

    iliket3 replied to jacads's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow, thank you for the info HWAVE. I am so excited for the both of you. Good