NotSoNewNurse

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1. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Hoozdo, I went with CHW...have you

2. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   So, did you make a decision? Who is the lucky

3. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

4. Ratios?

   NotSoNewNurse replied to FazRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I think hospitals are different throughout the valley regarding their staffing ratio policies. I know that facilities I have worked at have maintained a 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU's. However, this ratio...

5. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   YeeHaw!!! Let us know how things go. I got an offer from CHW but I am holding out for a few more days. I have interviews with Banner & County still coming up. So, hopefully by this time next...

6. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I recently spoke with a nurse mgr @ St. Joe's & someone form HR @ Banner Health. Both told me that they have intentionally slowed down setting up interviews the past few weeks because the...

7. Tucson Medical Center - New Grad Pay?

   NotSoNewNurse replied to dancingdoula's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I suggest you check out some of the cost of living calculators you can find on the internet. This will help you to appriciate the differences you will find between a place like SF & Tucson. Just...

8. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Thanks for the info & ideas. I did have interview at JCL (north) no word back from them yet. I really hadn't considered Scottsdale healthcare...mainly because their facilities are all so far...

9. Experienced RN help finding work

   NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

10. Experienced RN help finding work

    NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That is a good point. I am looking for a position away from the bedside though. The positions I have applied to usually do require experience and are not entry level. However, you are right...why...

11. Experienced RN help finding work

    NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree, there has been an increase in the # of new grads hitting the work force. However, we have seen new hospitals open over the past few years in additon to expansions within existing hospitals....

12. Experienced RN help finding work

    NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good Luck, I hope you get "THE CALL"! But, don't hold your breath wating for the calls to come in too quickly. I sent in apps to Banner (Good Sam & Thunderbird), JCL North & St. Joes for...

13. Experienced RN help finding work

    NotSoNewNurse replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with you...I think the recession is having its effect. Hospitals don't seem to be in such a hurry as they were a few years back to hire the nurses. Like you, most of my background is in...

14. Experienced RN help finding work

    NotSoNewNurse posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have been an RN for over 20 years here in the valley. I recently left a job due to ethical conflicts with office mgr. Now, I am pounding pavement without much success. I have vast experience in...