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  1. New grad salaries in the Denver area

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have heard that new grad nurses are only making $19 an hour in the Denver area. Can anyone confirm this? It seems pretty low. I am thinking about moving to Denver from New Mexico but I am concerned...

  2. Replacing School Nurses with Health Techs

    NO1_2NV replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in School

    remember nurse techs, health aids, teachers, etc. cannot, and i will repeat it, cannot do assessments, etc. someone has pointed this out in a previous post. please review your nurse practice act. i...

  3. Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    NO1_2NV replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    In one district that I worked for this would be considered a medication error. Medication error paperwork must be filled out, signed, and submitted. The teacher who would have been responsible for...

  4. What would you have done?

    NO1_2NV replied to LACA's topic in School

    I call for EVERYTHING! It is becoming more and more difficult in this "there are not accidents" environment to treat and "send them back to class". Often when I call, the parents want to know the name...

  5. Thankless job

    NO1_2NV replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    love the cold issue. i generally smile at the teacher and say "3 days coming, 3 days here, and 3 days going". it is a bit of a way of saying "the child doesn't have a fever, but a little runny nose...

  6. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    NO1_2NV replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Have to work through Tuesday also. Everyone enjoy your

  7. Trach's and vents

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in School

    How many of you are responsible for trach's and vents? Been a school nurse for several years and have not had to manage any of these. Changing schools though and it appears there might be a few....

  8. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    NO1_2NV replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Mimilaroo, You should never accept extra work without pay. Please understand that I truly am thankful for a job and have no problem with putting in extra time when asked but.... if you accept work at...

  9. Need Info: UMC, Lubbock

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a new grad considering a position at UMC in Lubbock. I am trying to do some comparison shopping before I interview. Is anyone working there and if so how do you like it? What area are you working...

  10. Clovis/Portales Job Opportunities? Do they exist?

    NO1_2NV replied to AirForceWifey's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the area. We love you being here. Nursing positions can be difficult to come by here. You actually answered your own question. It is a small town and we have one of the finest nursing...

  11. Moving from eastern NM to ABQ area

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am relocating from eastern NM to the ABQ area this summer and am starting to research my opportunities. I currently work for one of the larger hospital and can always transfer but now that I have...

  12. NurseChoice

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in Travel

    This agency seems to offer 4 and 8 week assignments. Has anyone worked with them before and if so how was your experience? I have worked in an OR and ER and have just been hired as a school nurse and...

  13. Check these rates out!

    NO1_2NV replied to OR-SPEC's topic in Travel

    Do you happen to know which agency she is with? I am an OR nurse looking to travel only part of the year.

  14. Not getting paid when I call off...

    NO1_2NV replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in General Nursing

    I actually worked at a facility that placed you on 3 months probabtion for calling in sick. I remember working one time with a fever of 103 and a nose that would not quit running. It seemed that...

  15. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    NO1_2NV replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too have just about had enough. I am beyond exhausted. I am changing jobs after just 15 weeks at a major teaching hospital. I had a grand vision of how wonderful it would be to be in a learning...

  16. Nursing is my oyster...now where to live

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in General Nursing

    It has been said many times on these boards that nursing is a whole world of opportunity. As someone who will be graduating soon I am begining to look at various opportunities. Perhaps some of the...

  17. OT: and not getting paid?

    NO1_2NV replied to nynurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I have always wondered about this...if you work OT and are not on the clock so to speak but you are injured on the job while working OT off the clock then I believe you are not able to claim this as...

  18. Austin Area Pay Rates

    NO1_2NV replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info Veggiegarden. I will check that out.

  19. Austin Area Pay Rates

    NO1_2NV replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in New Mexico and graduate in December and was considering Austin. Do you know if any of the hospitals offer new grad OR postions? If I understand the area correctly they have several nursing...

  20. what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

    NO1_2NV replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    What really chaps my hide about these schools is that the federal government validates their existance by providing federal loan money for their students. Then on top of this the government, through...

  21. Nursing School Grading Scale

    NO1_2NV replied to edcampbe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    At my nursing school: A = 90 -100% B = 80 -89% C = 77 - 79% Anything lower then a 77% does not

  22. College Textbook Scams! Please read!

    NO1_2NV replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NPR's (National Public Radio) Morning Addition program on July 25, 2006 did a story on just this very subject. It was very interesting: "Book Costs Shock College Students, Families"...

  23. How long will I be miserable?

    NO1_2NV replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my gosh! I see my self is several of these postings. I am an RN student who will finish in Dec. but I am a new LPN who just started LTC/skilled. I hate my job. I can't sleep at night. I reevaluate...

  24. Start first job tonight as LPN in LTC

    NO1_2NV posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I do have a quick question though...how do you stay awake all night? I am not on a set schedule so this weekend it is nights and next weekend days....

  25. Start first job tonight as LPN in LTC

    NO1_2NV replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the tips!!! I thought about brewing some fresh espresso and taking it in a thermos and then serving it over ice. I happen to like iced coffees. What about Red Bull? Never had it but I think...