Starreacher26

Starreacher26

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  1. EMORY Hospital WOCN PROGRAM

    Starreacher26 replied to applepie2013's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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...

  2. Compression socks yes or no?

    Starreacher26 replied to Christina_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

  3. RN to Dental Hygienist RDH anyone done it

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the input! Glad to hear she preferred

  4. RN to Dental Hygienist RDH anyone done it

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  5. Drowning on the floor...only 2 months in. HELP!

    Starreacher26 replied to NewKidOnTheFloor's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  6. Trial shift at an endoscopy clinic

    Starreacher26 replied to RPN_2012's topic in Gastroenterology

    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...

  7. CNA doing wound vacs??

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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....

  8. 2018 Arizona New Grad Salaries

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  9. 2018 Arizona New Grad Salaries

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in Arizona Nursing

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  10. 2018 Arizona New Grad Salaries

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in Arizona Nursing

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

  11. Arizona Nurses at Cancer Treatment Centers of America CTCA - Your Experience or Thoughts

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  12. 2018 Arizona New Grad Salaries

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  13. Banner New Grad Experience

    Starreacher26 replied to bex3's topic in Arizona Nursing

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

  14. Mayo New Grad Residency Feb 2018

    Starreacher26 replied to Nancy,BSN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  15. Mayo New Grad Residency Feb 2018

    Starreacher26 replied to Nancy,BSN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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.

  16. Maricopa Book Requirements Etc.

    Starreacher26 replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am graduating this December so I am still a nursing student. We used Evolve/Elsevier not Course Point, so I don't exactly know what that is or how they compare. But what I can say, is MOST books...

  17. Mayo New Grad Residency Feb 2018

    Starreacher26 replied to Nancy,BSN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied for all 3 positions: ER, MED SURG, and ICU. I received a call on November 2nd for an interview! Yay. Oddly, they didn't say for which position(s). However, today I received emails from ER...

  18. Wound Care Clinic Internship Information

    Starreacher26 replied to dbella24's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Followyourbliss - such good advice here! I am a nursing student aspiring to become a wound care nurse when possible. Your advice was awesome, and I plan to use it to prepare

  19. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in General Students

    Me: Soon-to-be new grad Degree: BSN State: Arizona Status: Doing great and loving school When considering career direction - I find myself super interested in wounds, skin, and the...

  20. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    OldandcrankyRN - Very good information in your re :) Thank you for that. I will take note of your pointers! I accept that I will need floor/bedside experience first. I will plan to search out some...

  21. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    TinyNurse2be - good luck to you as well! Stay positive and kind!

  22. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    Houtx, I appreciate your input! You are right in that I need to narrow my focus! I am in the research stage of my interest(s) and gathering as much info as possible on both. However, looking back,...

  23. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    SopranoKris, That's positive news. Thank you. I will work on my networking and research.

  24. Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    Starreacher26 replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    I just realized I've placed this topic in "general student" - not the best forum group since I am looking for information from experienced working nurses. I am not sure how to move it to a more...

  25. Can one skip lower Bio and successfully take Bio 201 (A/P)

    Starreacher26 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am enrolled with the 'Maricopa Community Colleges' in Arizona. Specifically I am attending Glendale Community College working on my prerequisites for the Nursing Program. At GCC/AZ, lower Bio 156...