StarsYellowLB

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1. working as an aid while in school

   StarsYellowLB replied to fellowshipofthecat's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would definitely recommend picking up an aide job while in school!! In my area, there are about 5-6 major hospitals, including two level one traumas. My nursing school does clinicals at all of theses hospitals so I have had a general orientation at...

2. Cleveland Clinic

   StarsYellowLB replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio

   Pros--Name looks good on your resume. you will learn alot. Good support teams (if available) example--lift teams, IV Start team Electronic charting Cons--Main campus will eat you up so if you accept a position there make sure you have tough tough ski...

3. What is going on in Toledo????

   StarsYellowLB replied to mrreah's topic in Ohio

   It's true, University of Toledo Medical Center is closing a full unit--but its geri-psych which the hospital has been losing money from for years, mainly due to the Medicare payments dont come close to meeting the cost of care. The layoffs know no li...

4. Nurse technician

   StarsYellowLB replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio

   Im not sure about Akron area but I know UH & the Clinic both have student nurse externships for the summer. Great pay--much better than techs/aids and you learn a TON!!! Basically, you function as an RN (with direct supervision) and do everything...

5. Being a CNA first

   StarsYellowLB replied to hugs and kisses's topic in CNA/MA

   I think that being a CNA is a good job if you are already in nursing school but not necessarily a good way to judge if you want to be an RN. I am working as a nursing asst now as I go to nursing school. Being a CNA is helping me develop patient prior...

6. Moving to Tampa in July

   StarsYellowLB replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida

   Judging from everyones previous experiences at TGH and St. Joes what is the HR time line? Example if I was planning to move in late May/early June as a new grad RN when should I start applying?? Any insight about interviews?

7. Relocating to Cleveland to work at Cleveland Clinic

   StarsYellowLB replied to Flagger03's topic in Ohio

   Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (downtown) does not have L/D but some of their smaller branch hospitals do--Fairview Hosp on far west sid e of the city. For a younger person I would recommend Coventry, Tremont, or Downtown neighborhoods all would keep ...

8. New grad hoping to move to Chicago

   StarsYellowLB replied to AveryJane's topic in Illinois

   im in the same boat --graduating in may. when is a good time to apply to the chicago hospitals?

9. tired of waiting on acceptance letter!!!

   StarsYellowLB replied to lunden's topic in Pre-Nursing

   At my school, for the program starting in June, we applied in December and found out in late February. Anyone below a 3.32 was waitlisted and 3.30 ended up getting in.

10. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    StarsYellowLB replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at now is nurses wear whatever scrubs. They are beginning to color code depts ex--lab techs wear burgundy. Cleveland Clinic RN's and externs wear all whites and PCNA's wear hunter green.

11. Moving to Tampa in July

    StarsYellowLB replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida

    What is the commuting time from TGH and St. Joseph's to Hyde Park and Channel Side? Also, are these hospitals primarily 8 or 12 hour shifts? Thanks!

12. Cleveland Clinic Nurses--Is Big Brother Watching?

    StarsYellowLB replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio

    I wouldn't recommend CCF main campus to my worst enemy.

13. cleveland clinic benefits

    StarsYellowLB replied to TLWSTNANOH's topic in Ohio

    I have heard that PCNA pay is around $9.50. If you are a nursing student, I would recommend applying to the "Nursing Associate" program which is basically a glorified PCNA and the pay rate is $12/hr and for anything after 3pm or weekend payrate is $1...

14. MetroHealth Medical Center, CLEVELAND -- Thoughts?

    StarsYellowLB replied to CleveRN2008's topic in Ohio

    I am not an RN (yet!) but growing up in Cleveland I feel I know a lot about the hospital. I love Metro! It has a reputation for being the "poor people's hospital" because it is the county sponsored hospital however, I use my insurance to recieve care...

15. New Grad considering moving to Tampa

    StarsYellowLB replied to mytphyne1913's topic in Florida

    I am also from Ohio (Cleveland) and looking to move to Tampa after I graduate in May! Few questions... How receptive are Tampa area hospitals to new grads? Any hospitals better with GN's than others? GN Pay rate at these hospitals? What areas are bes...