Topics About 'Alaska'.

Just started a nice interview with 2 managers @ PAMC. Unfortunately, I discovered the Renal Care Unit is NOT the Dialysis suite so the interview didn't progress; however, I can report to all that my immediate impression of the 2 managers, (MODERATOR ...

If my BON doesn't require the English Proficiency exam, does that mean I don't have to take it for the VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment with CGFNS? I'm confused because in the CGFNS website it says it is not required to take the English p...

I am currently a Pre-Nursing student in Phoenix, AZ. I am going to be applying for schools after the Fall '09 semester and was curious to know if any schools in your state have no wait list. In Phoenix it is currently 2 years and I'd love to avoid ...

Hi, Has anyone applied for or been waitlisted for the Sonoma State FNP Program?

My MIL has purchased a 10 day Alaskan cruise for her 4 kids and their spouses on Holland America Cruise Lines. We will be cruising at the end of August on the southeastern cruise. Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Sitka among others are inc...

Hi! I just enrolled into uaa as a pre-nursing student since I just moved here with my husband (military) and i have a few questions about the program. I recieved a packet in the mail and it says that the co-reqs can be done with the core-nursing cour...

Hi everyone, I should graduate in December and plan on moving to Anchorage soon after. I was wondering how the job market is for new grads and I'd greatly appreciate any advice for my future job search! I will only have an associate degree, which I k...

Hi everyone, hope everyone had happy holidays! well I just wanted to update my situation and maybe help anyone else out there that may have run into simular situations. I currently live in Texas I graduated with my ADN back in 2011. When I applied t...

Hello, My husband and I are about 90% sure we're going to move to Alaska. Not quite sure on the location. Anchorage, Fairbanks, Bethel? He is looking into bush pilot school. So I plan to work while he completes school. I have read some threads but I ...

can i get a job in achorange as a recent graduate with an adn? i really want to know cause ill need a job there.

Hi, I was curious about the male nursing experience with schools in Alaska, particularly in Fairbanks. I have decided to go back to school after being in the Carpenters Union, here in Fairbanks for almost ten years. Nursing has always been on my...

Has anyone out there done the UAA nursing program with the Fairbanks extension? I have been looking into the program, and would love to hear any first hand stories about your experience. I've been thinking about nursing school, and currently reside i...

Am I able to turn down certain benefits for higher pay? For example, I have full health insurance through my husband's job so can I continue to use his insurance, turn down hospital-specific insurance, and request a higher salary?

I am a junior in a BSN program and I will be graduating in May 2011. I have long dreamed of living in Alaska and I believe getting my RN will allow me to explore living there. I've heard it is easy for new grads in the lower 48 to get hire at Provide...

Hi, Just wanted to ask a few ?s. I will be traveling/ working next year after my daughters wedding. My goal is to get to Alaska. What a beautiful place. Anyone out there with a few ideas? I don't care to go to a remote area or the larger area...

Hi everyone!! I am currently a LPN in Arkansas and I am looking for a change. I have 3 1/2 years experience in Mother/baby postpartum setting and newborn nursery along with Med-surg experience. I am thinking about giving travel nursing a try. I k...

Hi, I live in Anchorage and just took my pre entrance exam for 2 year RN. I scored a 108 on my exam??? I think that is just average? I know the another girl scored 136! I have a 3.41 GPA and all my pre reqs done. I may have 1 point for certifica...

Hello All! I will be moving to the Anchorage area in December '10 because I will be stationed at Elmendorf AFB. I currently have AT&T. It appears that I will have some sketchy service covering Anchorage, Eagle River, and possibly Wasilla. Verizon...

hello i am a new grad just got here a week ago from the state of MD my husband is a 2nd lt and we got stationed to fort wainwright. now as a new grad i must look for a job and it seems the only options i have is fairbanks memorial. does anyone know t...

I have heard that the average amount of time people live in Alaska is 5 years. Is that true? Is it hard to get used to having neighbors changing all the times (I heard this for the first time when I was 8 and thats how I thought of it haha). Is it...

I am strongly considering making a move to Anchorage to be closer to my adult children. I have no other reason to leave my current position. I love the people I work with and for and am a long term employee. I am trying to find out what I can abou...

HELP! I will be moving to Kodiak or Anchorage in April '16, (hubs has a job in kodiak) am currently a travel nurse and have heard that a travel nurse is better off doing an independent contract (which I know nothing about!) vs working with an agency ...

hi everybody, i'm an rn currently living and working in pittsburgh pennsylvania. i'm considering taking a 13 week travel nurse assignment at alaska psychiatric institute. i was wondering if there were any other nurses on these forums that have worked...

Hi has anyone graduated from there within the last two years if so? How much was it? Was it a good experience?

Hi all! I am currently in nursing school looking to move to Anchorage after I graduate. I was wondering if anyone knew of job availability, and how easy it would be to get a job. I would like to end up in the NICU or something to deal with kids, but ...