http://allnurses.com CA nursing issues - discuss and network with other nurses from California. Discuss California hospitals, California nursing schools, or any other nursing issue concerning the state of California. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/questions-about-becomeing-440008-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:13 GMT My original goal was to get my BSN from a University in CA, but as I'm getting closer to graduating from a community college & with the budget cuts for schools I'm finding it to be difficult getting into one of these universities. So my second plan was to go to school to get my AA from a community college, but I'm finding out every school I would like to apply to is a 2-5yr wait just to get my AA. So I was thinking of just going for my LVN licenses then later go into a university from a LVN-RN program. Question is what is the fastest/better way to become a traveling nurse as soon as possible? Do traveling nursing agencies accept LVN's to travel? thanks for your help. ]]> California Nurses LadyStundent http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/questions-about-becomeing-440008.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/connecting-employers-nurses-439984-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:21 GMT A workforce pilot by the Department of Labor is trying to connect employers to a pipeline of... A workforce pilot by the Department of Labor is trying to connect employers to a pipeline of military and civilian nurses seeking employment. We are challenged with finding this pipeline for current employment offerings. Can anyone suggest pipelines of Clinical Research Nurses in California (San Diego)? Thanks ]]> California Nurses http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/connecting-employers-nurses-439984.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/something-good-about-439923-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:14:14 GMT Hello,

I'm getting ready to take an assignment at Desert Regional in Palm Springs and am hoping some people out there have something good or neutral to say about the experience there. Let me know please!

Zman ]]> California Nurses zacarias http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/something-good-about-439923.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/help-would-you-439903-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:02 GMT 1. City of Los Angeles Jail 2. LAC+USC Clinic (via Maxim Healthcare Services) 3. Kaiser Los... 1. City of Los Angeles Jail
2. LAC+USC Clinic (via Maxim Healthcare Services)
3. Kaiser Los Angeles (Sunset) Clinic

In terms of overall work environment, workload, stress level, co-worker (physicians/nurses/staff) relationships, etc., which facility would be best to work at? Which would you work at if you could choose, and why? ]]> California Nurses username2008 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/help-would-you-439903.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/best-nursing-registry-439892-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:43:41 GMT I am looking for a good agency to work for in L.A. any help would be appreciated thanks I am looking for a good agency to work for in L.A. any help would be appreciated
thanks ]]> California Nurses lvnrnmd2be http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/best-nursing-registry-439892.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/entry-level-job-439447-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:59 GMT Hello to all fellow Nurses.....I am a new RN. Due to personal reasons I just got my license 4... Hello to all fellow Nurses.....I am a new RN. Due to personal reasons I just got my license 4 months ago, but I graduated 2006. Until now I haven't found any job yet. The web application is just so slow, and not even a 100% guaranteed that you will be picked. :( I am desperate for any placement just to gain experience, since most of the facilities I applied to required at least a year. How will I be able to get that experience if none of the hospitals nor facilities here in Southern California hires inexperienced nurses. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS???? :) ]]> California Nurses TaliRN29 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/entry-level-job-439447.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/hard-find-job-439337-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:02:12 GMT Hi, I am an RN new grad (graduated in August, 2009). I had always wanted to move to California... Hi,

I am an RN new grad (graduated in August, 2009). I had always wanted to move to California after graduation and work in critical care. However, with the odd time of my graduation (neither May or December) along with the economy, I was unable to make the move. I now work in a Telemetry floor in TX. Despite the setback, I still want to move to California after I have one year experience, and preferrably landing a job in the ICU. Is it easier for someone with a year experience to find a job in California?

Thank you! ]]> California Nurses jspar007 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/hard-find-job-439337.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/martin-luter-king-439262-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:33:00 GMT Hello to you all, Could you please advise me about your good or bad experiences with MLK county... Hello to you all,

Could you please advise me about your good or bad experiences with MLK county hospital in LA, CA??

Thank you ]]> California Nurses sammy2415 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/martin-luter-king-439262.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/mount-st-marys-439246-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:08 GMT Has anyone heard of this program? I wonder how good the program is and what do you think of the... Has anyone heard of this program? I wonder how good the program is and what do you think of the faculty members? Thanks! ]]> California Nurses yoginurse2b http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/mount-st-marys-439246.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/where-get-fire-439079-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:09:51 GMT where can i get a fire safety card in Los Angeles......? can it be done online ? where can i get a fire safety card in Los Angeles......? can it be done online ? ]]> California Nurses lvnrnmd2be http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/where-get-fire-439079.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/re-entry-scared-438673-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:18:35 GMT This is my first time to post and I just became a member to this site. Here is my situation and... This is my first time to post and I just became a member to this site. Here is my situation and would love some words of encouragement. I am returning to acute care (Endoscopy and PACU) after being out of the acute care arena for 24 years! I have been an RN since 1983, BSN 1995, MSN 2005. I have worked primarily in Public Health, Home Health and School Nursing. I will be given your typical orientation and I do not believe I will be "thrown to the wolves" but I am really nervous of making a mistake or not being quick-thinking enough. I did this same job 24 years ago, but ALOT has changed! I will be expected to take call and this is a full-time position. I hope someone will respond and give me some suggestions. Thanks! ]]> California Nurses karen11 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/re-entry-scared-438673.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/coalings-state-hospital-438628-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:48:26 GMT I am looking for information on Coalinga State Hospital. I am aware of the patient population (SVP)... I am looking for information on Coalinga State Hospital. I am aware of the patient population (SVP) and what comes with such a population. I am looking for information such as,
Are the RN’s still working 12 hour shifts?
How often are the RN’s getting mandated?
Much over time?
How common are assaults on staff?
Is the working culture supportive or toxic?
Are the units still being staffed with State Hospital Police?
Are the RN’s working the functional under the direction of a Psych Tech shift lead? ]]> California Nurses chazman1040 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/coalings-state-hospital-438628.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/board-nursing-nclex-438580-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:20:39 GMT Hello, I will be graduating in December from a BSN program. YAY!!! On average how long does it... Hello,

I will be graduating in December from a BSN program. YAY!!! On average how long does it take to receive clearance from the Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX? Essentially, how long after one graduates does it take to actually sit the NCLEX?

Thank You ]]> California Nurses Almost_there09 http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/board-nursing-nclex-438580.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/how-long-did-438454-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:56 GMT After going through all the necessary steps for WIA (going to the orientation, getting a case... After going through all the necessary steps for WIA (going to the orientation, getting a case worker, getting accepted into LVN school) my case worker finally calls me to let me know my application was up, I was so excited thinking that meant I had got approved and just in time bc school starts Feb 2010, they had told me not to enroll or pay for school just get accepted and WIA would then pay for the school. Then when I go see her she tells me that this meeting is just to turn in the paperwork to WIA and a panel of 5 people reviews it and they decide if they will approve it and then she tells me that my application will probably not be reviewed until March 2010! I am on unemployment and to qualify for this program you have to be on unemp. when you are approved, it looks like by the time they get around to my app. I will not qualify! I can not afford to go to school full time and work as well, especially with a difficult course like this one where I will need to study a lot. My goals and dreams just went out the window. Has any one had the same experience? From the day you applied how long did it take to get approved? Is there anything I can do to expedite the process? ]]> California Nurses benrock http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/how-long-did-438454.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/nursing-scheduels-california-437964-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:07:08 GMT Hello, I am not a nurse yet and am thinking about becoming one, However, I am not 100% sure on how... Hello, I am not a nurse yet and am thinking about becoming one, However, I am not 100% sure on how the schedueling works in the nursing field, If i choose to get 3 12 hour shifts in a hospital mon, tues, and wed, would that be posible? and would I always be schedueld for those days every week? Also, the weekend only shift, I have heard people working 2 12's geting paid for 32 hours and or 2 16's and geting paid for 40 hours, Do they have these weekend only shifts in california? and are they harder to get in to then 3 12s in the middle of the week?

I would love to work 2 12's or 2 16's on sat and sunday and have mon - friday off, What is the chances of geting hired for that in california?

any help would be great, thank you all :)

(I am a california resident) ]]> California Nurses Reminisce http://allnurses.com/california-nurses/nursing-scheduels-california-437964.html