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  1. 1 year out, no job. Throw in the towel?

    frodo-dog replied to simply_viki's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What state are you in? Did I miss that in all the comments... :-( AZ is apparently the worst state for a new grad to get a job in, anything west of the Mississippi (except N Dakota) is hard. I worked...

  2. New Grad - Desperate

    frodo-dog replied to TCASII's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ACLS only $98 with Wizard education in

  3. New Grad - Desperate

    frodo-dog replied to TCASII's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If Chander Regional doesnt pan out... I graduated in Dec 2011, quicky found out that unless you have an in, no hospital will hire you. I started working for Loving Care Agency Home Health, yes there...

  4. Why such high new RN turnover?

    frodo-dog replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is impossible to get a Hospital as a new grad in AZ, hence I went into home visits and LOVE IT! The staff are so nice, the clients love to see you and are so grateful and nice, you get a lot of...

  5. home health nursing job

    frodo-dog replied to ffliper2777's topic in Home Health

    I both passed the NCLEX RN and started in Home health 8 weeks ago, since then I have experienced vents, trachs, G\J tubes, Ostomys, wound care, blood sugars\insulin, foleys\catheterizations, ID, SQ,...

  6. Acute care vs. Home health

    frodo-dog replied to SrnD's topic in Nursing Career

    Also just graduated (in AZ) and hospitals here treat new graduates like plague carrying, active TB pt, pond scum, so I went into home health.... No correct that, Home Visits... I quickly found out...

  7. Lpn moving to Az!

    frodo-dog replied to Zadia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Call Loving Care Agency, they are really good and have a "new grad" program where they teach you skills and build your skills through client assignments. Call and talk: (602)

  8. Lpn moving to Az!

    frodo-dog replied to Zadia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes MGA does hire new grads, but.... I have not heard one good thing about them. Word on the street include a lot of really bad things, like how they (the company, not the clients) go after your...

  9. WARNING: Phoenix area is a TOUGH market for new grads

    frodo-dog replied to dream'n's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have volunteered at 2 phoenix hospitals and they won’t touch me with a barge pole because I am a new grad. I have spoken to the clinical managers for whom I have volunteered for 250 hours and they...

  10. 75qs I think I failed. =/

    frodo-dog replied to bayareastudent0711's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I swear I got 75 drug questions.... Feel I must have failed because it wouldnt stop throwing drug question after drug question at me. SATA as well.... Got the good popup just now. I sincerely hope it...

  11. Clinical or home health for new grad?

    frodo-dog replied to frodo-dog's topic in General Nursing

    The poll is an SATA for general thoughs, not really a select one over the other. It doesnt state that though...

  12. Clinical or home health for new grad?

    frodo-dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just graduated in AZ from an AND RN program. I have no contacts in hospitals and basically have no hope of landing a job in a hospital as new grads are very difficult to place in AZ. I started...

  13. Volunteer opportunities? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

    frodo-dog replied to lbiesemeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The neighborhood clinic takes RN's as volunteers. They are a Christian based group downtown Phoenix.

  14. Project Ayuda

    frodo-dog posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    i have been summoned to a meeting with "project ayuda" as has everyone participating in this project. my co-students have told me that basically i will be told at the meeting that nothing i have done...

  15. LPN Corrections Nurse

    frodo-dog replied to annekclpn's topic in Correctional

    I am also looking at the correctional route, being a new grad LPN in AZ, there are no companies that will hire me other than Mollen Clinics. Being a new grad, I am concerned about knowing exactly...

  16. Failed Nclex PN 3 times, don't know what to do now...

    frodo-dog replied to simandrea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed the PN NCLEX. My strategy: I downloaded the NCSBN NCLEX test review document and went through each item to ensure that I felt comfortable with the topics. Anything I didnt feel...

  17. New License, How long does the AZ BON really take?

    frodo-dog replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied to AZBN to take the NCLEX in June. The education was sent within a week. They still havent even verified the education 1 month later. I keep going to the AZBN and sometimes I get the really...

  18. NCSBN 3 week NCLEX-RN course

    frodo-dog replied to nicu06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just found out that the NCSBN "Greenlight" technology that they use has been down for the last few days, hence the non functionality. I discovered this when I called them again today, in frustration,...

  19. NCSBN 3 week NCLEX-RN course

    frodo-dog replied to nicu06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cant keep the ncsbn training open long enough to complete the pre test. Its gets slower and slower and then stops running. It loses everything after about 3 hours working and poof all your work is...

  20. Canadian RN to UK -- how's the situation?

    frodo-dog replied to rant's topic in International Nursing

    Many thanks for the

  21. Canadian RN to UK -- how's the situation?

    frodo-dog replied to rant's topic in International Nursing

    OK, another year on.... I graduate in Dec 2011, am a British citizen, hence I dont have any work visa issues. I currently live\study in the states with my American husband. It would be nice to be able...

  22. IV Certified Responsibilities.

    frodo-dog replied to frodo-dog's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Snapshot of some of the highlights for Arizona, BUT READ THE LINK FOR ABSOLUTE CORRECTNESS! IV Certified LPN may Calculation of infusion rates. Regulate un-medicated IV fluids. regulate a list of...

  23. IV Certified Responsibilities.

    frodo-dog posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can someone tell me what an IV certified LPN\LVN can actually do regarding IV's? 1. Start an IV. 2. Assess an infiltration? 3. Hang NS? 4. Hang antibiotics? 5. Hang other meds? 6. Give pre-op...

  24. IV Certified Responsibilities.

    frodo-dog replied to frodo-dog's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Found it.... Sent an e-mail to azbn.gov, then spoke to a very helpful lady: Judith M. Pendergast RN, JD Nurse Practice Consultant of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. She directed me to this...

  25. Future resume considerations

    frodo-dog posted a topic in General Students

    I am just about to start my 3rd semester AAS. I came from a computer programming field. I no longer have a job, so I have a lot of time to study and am doing well in my classes. I realize that to...