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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 straight thru. Last Tue, I was incontinent of stool...

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 have been times in my life when I thought I had "a ...

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 have recently begun to work with several recruiters. ...

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 my sign-on/moving bonuses because they changed the ...

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 trouble??? I am an ADN grad but am pursuing my BSN im...

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 Tucson since June 6. I got hired at Tucson Medic...

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 2004. Due to a decline in jobs as a new grad in my...

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 up and hug me and act like we're highschool buds....

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 that far. I do look at everything as a learning op...

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 a certain level of comfort in my ability and skil...

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. I was completely amazed at how nice everyone was. ...

I graduated in May of 2004 - still no job. However I live 2 hours north of the cities. But I've had friends (new grads - no prior exp) try to get jobs in the cities and no luck. Hopefully that will be different for you. Happily I accepted a job i...

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 recently started to work with recruiters. My "demands"...

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 everyone is. And the funny thing is - most of the ...

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 work with a recruiter for a job. I fly into Tucson...

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 nothing about this hospital. I look forward to inte...

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 but I thought finally after 5 months of nothing, ...

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 decision to interview there. From what I understand st...

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 RN so I do not have my LPN and no healthcare exper...

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 Twin Cities. The problem with that is that I hav...

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 ya'll said, a paycheck until I move is what I'm lo...

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 at moving next spring if I can't get a job. I als...

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 program in ICU. Brand new hospital unit. Mon she...

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 involved, blah, blah, blah. I lived in the cities for 5...

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 UOP is that I need 46 upper division credits vs 30 ...