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1. Quality of care is it possible

   justanimals replied to justanimals's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Sorry it took me so long to respond. It really does sound like we work in the same hospital. I too worked hospice for a while and enjoyed it. I worry about leaving the hospital for too long because...

2. Quality of care is it possible

   justanimals replied to justanimals's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Thanks for the words of encouragement. I love the patients and families and derive my satisfaction from them. But you have to be very careful how who to and how you speak your mind. Things can...

3. receiving pts from ED without verbal report

   justanimals replied to azdesertflower's topic in Arizona Nursing

   We receive a faxed SBAR and a phone call to verify receipt. There is a standard time for arrival of patient, but that doesn't always happen because they may be waiting on a doctor to complete...

4. BLS or ACLS certification for new grad

   justanimals replied to salimom's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I realize I am getting in a little late...but as everyone else said you have to do your BLS that is your CPR. Even if your plan on working med surg it would benefit you to get your ACLS. American...

5. Curious about the new grads not finding jobs?

   justanimals replied to bubbly_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

   When the need increased for nurses some years back many community colleges expanded their programs and/or started new ones in addition to four year colleges. I live in northwest Arizona and we have a...

6. Quality of care is it possible

   justanimals posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

   I have been a nurse for a about seven years, it was my second career. I have worked in most all areas of the hospital now and even did a stint as assistant director. But, I just can't help but feel...