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  1. Hawaii Salaries

    LVHI_RN replied to ec2703's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it! Get experience before you move

  2. What do you do between semesters?

    LVHI_RN replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Be a bum... lol. Binge on Netflix, enjoy the time off. You will never have this time ever again once you graduate Or taking a CNA course is not a bad idea. Especially if the area you live has a tough...

  3. Which hospitals take ADN nurses?

    LVHI_RN replied to guest769224's topic in Nevada Nursing

    everywhere. and yes St Rose does hire ADNs. I've heard they're on a hiring freeze right now though. Not 100%

  4. Hawaii - land of unfriendly nursing job opportunities for new grads

    LVHI_RN replied to TheGoodRN2015's topic in General Nursing

    Do what I did... get out

  5. Valley System New Grad Program

    LVHI_RN replied to 808to702's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Sounds too familiar lol. Search for and apply to jobs in the whole valley health system, not just

  6. Resigning from my 1st nursing job. Please help me!

    LVHI_RN replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Secure another job then

  7. How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    LVHI_RN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds all too familiar... number one advice:

  8. How Blogging Helped my Nursing Career

    LVHI_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I've always wanted to get into blogging. I love writing and I especially love guiding people & sharing my experiences... I just don't know where to start. The hardest part for me is getting...

  9. Help! Specialize... or Med Surg???

    LVHI_RN replied to camillea's topic in Nursing Career

    I started off in med-surg with my heart set on OB. Back when I was applying, the jobs were very minimal (it has since turned around where I live). Anyway, I took the first job I was offered...

  10. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    LVHI_RN replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    School nursing is very easy, not to mention fun to play with the kids

  11. What makes a good nurse?

    LVHI_RN replied to Sorebeth89's topic in General Nursing

    Realize that you're never gonna know everything! You will never have all the answers! Always ask questions. If you don't know something, look it

  12. New grad can't find work

    LVHI_RN replied to JeanaO522's topic in General Nursing

    If you're desperate, go down to the units & hand in your resume in person. This has worked for many of my colleagues who were having a hard time getting a position. Also, stalk the managers,...

  13. Queens punchbowl ER

    LVHI_RN replied to ughhmehh's topic in General Nursing

    what about it didn't you

  14. Valley System New Grad Program

    LVHI_RN replied to 808to702's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Which hospital did you get hired

  15. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    LVHI_RN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YEAH! I've heard that many times. Oh "I'm in med school", when in fact it is an MA program. Uhh... do you know what med school is?

  16. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    LVHI_RN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's just plain IGNORANCE to be honest. On the MA/CNA part because they try to take credit for accomplishments they don't have. Again, they will never understand until they work for that degree. Hate...

  17. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    LVHI_RN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is HORRIBLE! How dare they put a child's life in danger. I would have

  18. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    LVHI_RN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I 100% agree with this. I also hear MAs come back with "I do everything a nurse does". Ok you see the tasking that we do, but do you see/understand the reasoning behind it all? No, no you

  19. NSC or UNLV?

    LVHI_RN replied to Cmunro208's topic in Nevada Nursing

    NSC! Much more competitive than UNLV, but totally worth

  20. RN Starting Salary Las Vegas

    LVHI_RN replied to lovedizzle's topic in Nevada Nursing

    St. Rose pays the highest. In my experience, $32/hr, no experience, not including differentials. They only hire through their new grad program though. Otherwise, you have to have acute care...

  21. whats the starting salary for new BSN grad in Nevada?

    LVHI_RN replied to biancabrianna's topic in Nevada Nursing

    ^^She is correct, it's about $28/hr at most hospitals. St. Rose pays more & is the highest, but only hires through their new grad program without

  22. New graduate jobs in the Las Vegas or Reno area?

    LVHI_RN replied to JobseekingRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am from Hawaii, but graduated & started working Las Vegas. So I'm familiar with Hawaii's tough job market, but know more about Las Vegas nursing. I would highly recommend making the move to LV...

  23. Possible to make it work?

    LVHI_RN replied to ssczesny's topic in General Nursing

    How many years of experience do you

  24. Honolulu, Hawaii new grad job

    LVHI_RN replied to NurseO_8's topic in General Nursing

    There are new grad programs, but they only hire in-house. I would stay in the mainland and get experience before moving to Hawaii. 1 year minimum, at least 2 years if you want a good chance. Like the...

  25. Husband doesn't understand... advice?

    LVHI_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a couple months into my first job, and I'm still adjusting to everything as a new nurse. I just completed my first 3 12hour shifts in a row. It was the first time I've done it, and it has been a...