505girl

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1. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

   505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada

   jayrelic--remember.... You have to apply to a state for licensure BEFORE you can even register for the NCLEX. (plus , you have to have graduated) So start that application process soon.

2. Fingerprinting process

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   I was living in AZ at the time I applied to NV--so I know all these answers! First off, you need to obtain an application packet from Nevada State Board of Nursing--Inside that are the two fingerprint cards specific for the NSBN You can go to ANY law...

3. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

   505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada

   Mountainview, UMC, and Valley Hospitals all hire new grads; you must have passed NCLEX and be well on your way to obtaining license, which in NV means having submitted your fingerprint cards at least 4 months before obtaining your license

4. Where to work (or not) in Las Vegas?

   505girl replied to rmaddess's topic in Nevada

   The Good: Mountainview, St Rose Dominican, Healthsouth (a acute care rehab) The Bad: Valley Hospitals The Ugly: UMC UMC is good as far as a teaching hospital and having a variety of experience and specialties--otherwise...

5. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   I just eat whenever I feel hungry--I don't try to stay on the traditional 3 meals a day thing, cause thats out the window. My locker is stocked with cup-o-fruits, vegetable soups and diet sodas. but there is also a cafeteria open at night for me to g...

6. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   There are still affordable housing spots in las Vegas. Just don't expect a mansion. I just spent over $500K for a house this week, but there were plenty in the same area for $260. I still love my job; there are always crazy nights where I stay super ...

7. 505girl - follow up question

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   Still working lots of hours; I have had two super crazy nights (still 6 patients though)--but I still love the staff and the work setting.

8. 505girl - follow up question

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   I'll try to put a good word in for you...lol. Heck, who knows, maybe I could be your preceptor at that point! My preceptor had only been a nurse like 18 months. So, she was kind of still a "new grad"....keep in touch

9. Is this really true about employment in NV?

   505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

   oh, and by the way, Mountainview is still offering a $5000 sign on bonus and relocation for several positions, when you have experience. I believe through September 19th or so...

10. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

    I am pretty sure I know where you are talking about...cause I ALMOST took a job there, too....thank you , thank you God for not letting me take it! I am so sorry that you had to go through a crappy first experience.

11. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

    Mountainview Hospital in Las Vegas NV...if you need any more information, I'd be glad to help you out...just PM me...it is a terrific place to work!

12. 505girl - follow up question

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

    I still love, love Mountainview! I am off of orientation now...and there is like unlimited overtime!!!!! I am working 5-6 twelve hours shifts, each week, for the next several weeks! Yes that is 60-72 hours a week. Not only do I get overtime, but also...

13. Good Hospitals For New Grads in Phoenix

    505girl replied to Nemhain's topic in Arizona

    Scottsdale Healthcare.

14. Where's everyone living?

    505girl replied to HazeK's topic in Nevada

    I work on a telemetry/medsurg unit now at Mountainview--its nice because you get a mix of heart and med/surg. There is also a heart care unit there.

15. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada

    When you all are ready to move here; give me and IM and I will give you all the details of Mountainview and who the nurse recruiter is there. (See previous post about bonuses)