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Adding to the Emory questions - do you need to do bridge week after EACH didactic section completed? for example wound then bridge, ostomy then bridge, continence then bridge. That would be like 3 bridge weeks. or can you complete all sections and then do 1 bridge week?

Yes yes and yes! I am 38 and I swear by compression socks. My legs and feet never hurt. (my back, that's another story). Oh, and I don't mean ted hose or pantyhose, rather legit socks. They come in thin or thicker wool. I like thick socks because they absorb sweat and seem to reduce odor. I also prefer the ones that go to the knee rather than the ankle. These are just MY preferences. I recommend Sockwell brand. You can purchase them on Amazon sometimes for less. https://www.sockwellsocks.com/default.asp Additionally keep in mind real compression socks come in different strengths. For example: 15-20mmhg 20-30mmhg I *personally* wouldn't waste my money on a sock than has lower strength compression than these.

Thank you for the input! Glad to hear she preferred it.

I have read plenty of posts by Hygienists RDH who have gone from RDH to RN but none from Nurses going to RDH. I am interested in this route and gathering information specifically from RN Nurses who have gone back to school for RDH. I am attracted to routine, 1 pt at a time, and specialty. Here are some ?'s for you. Stress level comparison? Physical/Mental burden comparison? Patient difficulties comparison? Which do you prefer and why? Would you do it all over again? Thank you for the input.

Julie, I too am having this problem working 3/12 hr shifts. My sleep is horrible for all the same reasons you stated. My mind is constantly thinking about pt situations and having to go back to work the next day. Even my days off are fill with anticipated dread. I am thinking of switching to 1 day of week just like you. I am more concerned about my health and longevity than the money.

I'm curious if the pay rate is comparable to med-surg nursing? I am looking to get out of med surg nursing. It has beaten me to a bloody pulp, and I can't do it much longer. Anyhow - any word on the pay comparison from someone who has done both?

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) - Has anyone heard what their New Grad rate is?

As a nurse that works for Cancer Treatment Centers of America - What are your thoughts or experiences? I have not heard much about this hospital and I am curious. Do you feel supported? Do you like the culture? What is pay scale scale like, new grad and experienced What is the patient to nurse ratio Just curious to know more about people's working experience here.

WOC professionals, Do CNAs place wound vacs in your healthcare setting? In my wound clinic CNAs can place wound vacs. Our CNA is wound certified. The certification class she took was for CNAs. Regardless....I have never seen this before. I am wondering if CNAs doing wound vacs is more common than I know. What are your thoughts:happy: ---------------------------------- PS I started a thread last week but noone responded, so I'm attempting again with a different title.

I've *HEARD* These are some starting salaries for new grads this 2018 year. Day shift flat rates. Honor Health: $28.50 per hr ($30.25 at year anniversary) Banner: $27.00 per hr Mayo Hospital: $31.00 Abrazo: $26.76 ($28.71 at year anniversary) Dignity: $26.00 Phoenix Children's $25.00 Please correct or add if you know and were offered different

Does anyone know what the starting pay is for a new grad at Abrazo, day shift?

For all those new grads looking for this info online, let's compile a new list for 2018. Let's see if we can get most major hospitals: Banner, Abrazo, Honor Health, Mayo, Maricopa, PHX Children's and so on. Where do you work? What is your New Grad Salary?

Very interesting...my Mayo Portal interface looks entirely different today. I'm thinking they may have done a website overhaul, at least for the jobbing/profile portion. Then again, I just updated my computer so maybe that has something to do with it.

Just saying, but the wait is killing me. UGH! I just want to know already so I can quit thinking about it every 5 minutes. LOL. I'm sure others are feeling the same. #Sleeplessinphoenix