scottlgarrett replied to MaridithRN's topic in General Nursing
I am living in Aztec NM which is a 43 mile drive to the hospital. I like the hospital and the staff, the census is a little low now but everyone is telling me that it will pick up very soon. The staff...
scottlgarrett replied to MaridithRN's topic in General Nursing
I was in the area last November scouting it out because I want a job with IHS in Shiprock, I start in 2 weeks. I cannot speak for the hospital yet but the area is awesome. Farmington is noce and seems...
I am in a similar situation, I graduated in December 2010 and have not been able to find a hospital job here in Tucson. I have found employment in the LTC area but I would like to get that golden...
scottlgarrett replied to Manabella's topic in Arizona Nursing
As a New Grad RN myself my advice is to go to the nursing omes, rehabs, hospices and agencies. Also try Psych. It's not a hospital but I figure a little money and some type of experience is better...
Hey, I am kind of in the same boat. I have not seen anything here in Tucson for New Grad RN's, I have not even seen Phoenix either. If you are willing to leave Tcson I would look at the Hospitals in...
OK desparate dude, I have been an LPN for 6 years and am now a new grad RN. My advice is for you to consider working a clinic job day shift etc, or look in to home care or a Gov't job like the VA. It...
The test was tough, I know I got my name right but that is it. Most of my questions were the SATA type and a lot of psych stuff. I do not remember specific questions but from what I understand there...
Took the NCLEX RN exam this morning, I feel dumb now. I was all stressed out, but the PVT worked and I received the good message. I also tried the trick with my PN exam I took 6 years ago to test the...
scottlgarrett replied to SUNSFAN_RN's topic in Arizona Nursing
Just food for thought, I sent a copy of my birth certificate to AZBN and the bottom of the certificate states that its against the law to make a copy. Whats a guy to
AMEN BROTHER. CNA LPN RN, the patients don't need to know much else. If you are a CRNA, NP, or other such specialist, keep it simple. Most patients aren't interested in your resume, and neither are...
scottlgarrett replied to runnernurse487's topic in General Nursing
Much easier to not burn your bridges. Finish up your last week, leave graciously and find yourself a job that is a better fit. In most cities and towns nursing is a small community and that burned...
I have never heard of such a thing. I suppose that if one were to kiss their patients or some how have some unprotected contact with a patient, then there might be a problem. Check your policy and...