gwlillith

gwlillith

Trauma, ER, ICU~CCRN,CNRN

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  1. Experienced RN help finding work

    gwlillith replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's what I figured, I may try to get some names of managers out there and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the

  2. Is a phone interview the norm?

    gwlillith replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like these jobs are becoming pretty competitive. I remember the slogan, "If you can sign RN after your name you'll never be out of a job" Good luck Lou, I've got a phone interview on Wednesday...

  3. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix

    gwlillith posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all! Heading to Phoenix in May and applied online to Banner, JCL (Barrows) and Mayo Clinic for an ICU position. So far the only facility that has called is Mayo and have a phone interview with...

  4. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the reply Rain! My dream job would be at Barrows Neuro ICU which is my specialty! Still waiting patiently for the phone to ring, but may make myself known next week if it doesn't happen!...

  5. Experienced RN help finding work

    gwlillith replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Interesting thread. I applied online to Barrows and Banner a little over a week ago, with over 10 years experience and ICU certifications I thought for sure my phone wouldn't stop ringing! Mayo's the...

  6. coding a vented patient

    gwlillith replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just don't forget to let go and step back when you hear the word,

  7. The Charge Nurse Role

    gwlillith replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    One year was the standard in the 2 other facilities I've worked in. Sounds like a fair deal, although now we are required to take 2 patients with charge due to some sort of "budget...

  8. Help Help Help

    gwlillith replied to vivicaq's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry this post is so late and I hope you really consider what you're about to do. The housing market here isn't too shabby and you can have your pick of where to live, but taxes will kill you. Rent...

  9. Phoenix or Tucson

    gwlillith replied to vivicaq's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks Sonoran for that information. I'm extremely interested in relocating to Phoenix, specifically around the Surprise area. Since I'm considering a travel position first before making the "big"...

  10. traveler friendly hospitals?

    gwlillith replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a friend who lives in Surprise and am hopefully heading that way soon as a traveller. What months is the season in full swing there? and when do they need the travellers the most? I'm in...

  11. double pay for overtime in Phoenix

    gwlillith replied to markas214's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm thinking of a travel position out there first before I move permanently. How's the job sitchie during the summer months? Do these facilities utilize travelers after

  12. Weekends

    gwlillith replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Ours starts Fri 1900 til 0700 Monday....I know we changed the requirement to work the weekend once a month since our census dropped. Maybe that's the reason they

  13. Interview questions

    gwlillith posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello all... I've applied for night shift supervisor for ICU, under the recommendation of my current supervisor. I am now faced with the dreaded interviews of the "panel" of nurses I will be...

  14. Interview questions

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Nurse Management

    Thanks for the input. I'm researching some intelligent answers as we speak!

  15. Pulling chest tubes..

    gwlillith posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Wondering what your facility's policy on pulling chest tubes? Is this something the RN does at your facility? The reason I'm asking is because it's being done at my facility, and in all my years of...

  16. Mandatory Holidays????

    gwlillith posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondered what you all think of it? Our facility has issued mandatory "summer" holidays. Full time personnel have to work 2...July 4, Easter, Labor day and/or Memorial day. We DO NOT get holiday...

  17. Mandatory Holidays????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in General Nursing

    All non clinical officers have the day off. :angryfire But I bet if they came in on a holiday, they would be compensated for it! Aside from them, I certainly don't think things will change for us...

  18. Experience counts! Novice to Expert

    gwlillith replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    Catlady..you are so right. Got my CCRN a couple years ago and it doesn't seem to matter to anyone but

  19. Mandatory Holidays????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciate all the posts. The facility I previously worked in paid for ALL pertinent holidays, including summer. I am more than aware of the "harsh realities" in staff nursing, more than once I have...

  20. "Smart cards" coming soon to a hospital near you

    gwlillith replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with them. We use them to access the building after hours, med room and some utility rooms. They are a pia if you forget to bring it, and also we have to sign our life away when we receive it....

  21. PA cath's websites...

    gwlillith posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Awhile ago, while I was on the mad search to study for the CCRN exam. Someone posted a great website that had a tutorial on Swans. It was an interactive and narrated by a physician, I believe. Can...

  22. PA cath's websites...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :balloons: Thanks so much

  23. New Drug in the UK for strokes?

    gwlillith posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all... I am currently researching some information that may or may not be erroneous. Here in the US, there some speculation that a new drug is being tested and possibly approved in the UK that...

  24. New Drug in the UK for strokes?

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in International Nursing

    Silver..thanks for that link. That's pretty interesting stuff. What drugs are you currently using for there for High trigly, ldl, and/or blocked arteries? Thanks in advance for your

  25. New Drug in the UK for strokes?

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in International Nursing

    No, you are right. We have been using those types of medication to help lower cholesterol. But, there's apparently another medication that actually disolves the plaque. Nothing like Heparin. I...