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  1. Straub Nursing Pay

    LVHI_RN replied to salvati08's topic in General Nursing

    The Queen's pay scale is very outdated (So I have heard. It's been mentioned on here a few

  2. Is Anyone Familiar with RCM Healthcare?

    LVHI_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone familiar with RCM Healthcare agency? They staff school nurses! Let me know your experience

  3. NSC FALL 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to LES_0805's topic in Nevada Nursing

    For us, we did not get out by 2pm on the one lecture day. I think we got out around 4pm. They may have changed it in the more recent semesters. Again, I'm not sure. It is good that you'll be able to...

  4. When does it get better?

    LVHI_RN replied to RNBuggers's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you're feeling like this. It really is a tough feeling! We are all human. Mistakes happen. We just have to stop, think about it, learn from it, move on, and don't make the mistake again....

  5. New nurse need advice

    LVHI_RN replied to jalow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry, you're not alone. I am a fresh RN as well. I know what exactly what that feels like. Three weeks is still very brand new. Don't be too hard on yourself, and don't hold on to the negative...

  6. On Floor Tips for New Graduates

    LVHI_RN replied to supernurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Create a very good "brain". Tailor it to your unit and its

  7. NSC FALL 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to LES_0805's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm not currently attending, but I am a regular track graduate. The first semester is pretty tough. I'm not saying you can't work because a select few did it, but it might be hard. For two days,...

  8. NSC FALL 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to LES_0805's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Not at all. You just have to send in your application for licensure to whichever state you want to be licensed in and then pass your

  9. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

    LVHI_RN replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My opinion = GO WITH WHAT YOU LOVE! Many RNs say to start at med-surg because you need that "basic" knowledge. However, if you are willing to be patient to get into your specialty right away, GO FOR...

  10. NSC FALL 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to LES_0805's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Of course every program has its pros and cons, but I think NSC has a really good program. They prepare their students really well. Having summers off during the full-time track makes a huge...

  11. Nevada State College - 2015 BSN Cohort

    LVHI_RN replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Here is there website of NSC's statistics of past accepted applicants: Nevada State

  12. New to Honolulu @ Queen's

    LVHI_RN replied to Love911Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the job! I'm curious... how many years of experience do you have? What was the application process like? My advice would be to find a place close to the hospital but it could be on the...

  13. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

    LVHI_RN replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I agree with previous posts. Look into volunteering at the hospital of your ideal job. Try to get onto the maternal/infant floor. When you do start volunteering, network as much as possible. Introduce...

  14. Hospitals not accepting entry level nurses, new grads. What to do?

    LVHI_RN replied to sheenmarie26's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I know someone who just got hired in the ER, no experience at all besides school. It's possible. St. Rose has new grad programs every 2 months. I believe the next cohort will be in November, apps...

  15. RN WORK FROM HOME?

    LVHI_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does anyone currently work from home as an RN or know of possible career paths from home? I have been an RN for about 8 months now. Needless to say, I am unhappy with bedside nursing and feel that it...

  16. how to land a job with no experience

    LVHI_RN replied to ava246's topic in Nursing Career

    Get a job as a CNA during nursing school so you have some experience under your belt. It would also help you determine if nursing is actually the right career for you. The healthcare experience will...

  17. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

    LVHI_RN replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada Nursing

    My advice would be to start at med-surg. That's what most employers look for. However, its not impossible to get into your specialty for your first position. It'll probably take a lot of time,...

  18. St. Rose Dominican New Grad RN March 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to hoppie1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    HopefulRN4, Yes and no. It takes the average new grad around 6 months to get a job around here. I have seen people do it in 2 months, even less if they had a job as an aide, nurse apprentice, etc. The...

  19. St. Rose Dominican New Grad RN March 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to hoppie1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They start new programs every 2 months. They hired a group that'll start in September. So the next one will be in November. Apps will probably go out in Oct. There's only a one week window to apply...

  20. What do you write in your nurse PROGRESS NOTES?

    LVHI_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if I'm charting too much or too little... and I want to manage my time wisely. So I'm wondering, what types of things do you put in your nurse progress

  21. Finding Employment

    LVHI_RN replied to wilslisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the NCLEX about a month after graduation. I had no prior work experience. The only nursing experience I had was during nursing school as well. I recommend trying to get a job as an aide/tech...

  22. New Grad RN Jobs?

    LVHI_RN replied to akayne88's topic in General Nursing

    ajbrooks, Since you have the experience, it doesn't hurt to try. The whole hiring in-house mainly applies to new grad RN with no prior healthcare

  23. Touro University Nevada 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to JadeNicole's topic in Nevada Nursing

    If possible, maybe try looking into NSC or CSN as well. Good programs and a lot

  24. Touro University Nevada 2014

    LVHI_RN replied to JadeNicole's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I heard they're on probation because of their low pass

  25. New Grad RN Jobs?

    LVHI_RN replied to akayne88's topic in General Nursing

    You said you know of people who got hired as new grads in Hawaii... what hospital was that at and when? If you have no prior healthcare experience, the only places you would probably get hired on as a...