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  1. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

    505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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

  2. Fingerprinting process

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  3. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

    505girl replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada Nursing

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

    505girl replied to rmaddess's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  5. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  6. It's Oct 18 - 505girl time

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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;...

  7. 505girl - follow up question

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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

  8. 505girl - follow up question

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  9. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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

  10. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  11. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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

  12. 505girl - follow up question

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  13. Good Hospitals For New Grads in Phoenix

    505girl replied to Nemhain's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Scottsdale

  14. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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

  15. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Where I work there Is a $5000 bonus for experienced nurses in several areas AND a $5000 relocation bonus. The article is for real. I am a new grad, and I still received up to a $2000 relocation bonus....

  16. Losing your license in Nevada?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    jayrelic--I pm'ed you. There are alot of houses here, for around $250,000 that are in decent neighborhoods...just gotta

  17. Hiring new LPN in Las Vegas?

    505girl replied to fluffy6's topic in Nevada Nursing

    A good place to look for jobs is on the on-line edition of the Las Vegas Review Journal. I think one place looking for LPN 's that welcomes new grads (they say it in their ad) is Silver Hills, and it...

  18. New to Nevada Nursing

    505girl replied to VegasRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    That is funny! I applied to Spring Valley and got an offer the next day from Tess. I really like it there. I thought that the interview was very professional and they had a good new grad program....

  19. Losing your license in Nevada?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm 32 also, I felt old in nursing school, since many couldnt legally buy alcohol; but in the scheme of things, I feel like I am just getting started in

  20. I need help!

    505girl replied to mega's topic in Nevada Nursing

    All I know about the CES is that it is where they evaluate your transcripts, instead of having you get the certification. The board tells you whether you need this or not, when you apply. "Commission...

  21. Moving to LV. Looking for a good Nursing Home/ Alzheimer's Unit

    505girl replied to purplesdk's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I used to work for a pharmacy that provided meds for an Alzheimers place, which I thought was kind of nice. It was called Willow Creek Memory Care--they also had an assisted living unit. It is on...

  22. St. Rosa Dominican?

    505girl replied to Camelhappy1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    If you go to the NV State Board of Nursing website, it has everything you need to know about a temporary license. Or call them--they are very nice and helpful on the phone. I hear St. Rose Dominican...

  23. New to Nevada Nursing

    505girl replied to VegasRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi there, I am a new grad also; just got hired at Mountainview Hospital (mountainview is Sunrise's sister hospital)--they have a "rolling" hiring for new grads (not all at once, like the Valley...

  24. Losing your license in Nevada?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I passed the board in 75 questions; so I am "official" now. Yah, its really disappointing to sell my 3 bedroom home in AZ for $250K, and maybe find one here for that price, half as nice. I am hoping...

  25. Losing your license in Nevada?

    505girl replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I accepted a job at Mountainview Hospital; Just under $22/hour, plus $2.00/hour for night shift differential, and an additional $1.50 on the weekends. 3/12 hour shift on Med-Surg, 1:6 ratio. 8 week...