LVHI_RN

Don't do it! Get experience before you move back

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 job market.

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

Do what I did... get out lol

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

Secure another job then quit.

Sounds all too familiar... number one advice: MOVE!

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 traffic to my sites.

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 (med-surg). You should apply to any and everything, take wha...

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

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 up.

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, figure out their emails & email them your resume. L...

what about it didn't you like?

Which hospital did you get hired at?

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? LOL

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 to say it, but also ignorance on patients' part be...

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

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 don't.

NSC! Much more competitive than UNLV, but totally worth it.

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 experience.

^^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 experience.

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 to gain experience. It is too crazy here in Hawaii....

How many years of experience do you have?

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 previous repliers stated, most new grads are worki...

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 tough week for me with my patient load/acuity. My ...