[JuneKJB]

Hello everyone,

So this is my question('s), This is my last year as a nursing student in an associate program in NY. I have been thinking of california as a place to work.
I have never been to california, but i am interested. 1) Can anyone tell me what are the top hospitals in California to work for? 2) What is the salary range for new grads? 3)Any perks you would like to share? and lastly what are some areas that you would recommend living..

[love-d-OR]

California is pretty huge, and depending the area you will get very different answers. Are you looking at the northern or southern region? Two very different places.

[JuneKJB]

Originally Posted by love-d-OR

California is pretty huge, and depending the area you will get very different answers. Are you looking at the northern or southern region? Two very different places.

I really dont know because i have never been. im looking to be in a safe area.. i would appreciate anything you have to tell me so i can get a sense of what it is like actually.perhaps more towards LA? ( but im really unsure)

[blackstone]

HI, MANY OF MY FRIENDS WORK AS LVN'S HERE IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AREA.THE PAY I HAVE LEARNED IS 18.00/HR TO START UP TO MOST OFTHEM STARTED OUT 25.00/HR JUST PASSING MEDS @ ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES OR WORKING NURISNG HOME AND HOME HEALTH SOME MADE MORE DEPENDING ON AREA AND EMPLOYER.NOW FOR R.N I KNOWN PEOPLE MAKING 40/HR TO 55/HR BUT THAT DEPENDS ON EDUATION LIKE BSN DEGREE AND EXP. ETC. THE COST OF LIVING IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE HERE IN LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA BUT GOOD LUCK.HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL

Originally Posted by JuneKJB

Hello everyone,

So this is my question('s), This is my last year as a nursing student in an associate program in NY. I have been thinking of california as a place to work.
I have never been to california, but i am interested. 1) Can anyone tell me what are the top hospitals in California to work for? 2) What is the salary range for new grads? 3)Any perks you would like to share? and lastly what are some areas that you would recommend living..

[JuneKJB]

Do you think you can name some hospitals in the LA area that you have heard have good training programs for new grads such as: , ER nursing, PACU. I think that is the area i have interest in.

Thanks

[blackstone]

HI JUNEKJB, THE HOSPITALS IS: "CEDAR SINAI MEDICAL CENTER IN LOS ANGELES" AND "KAISER PERMANETE" AND "LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY"YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND THEM ON THE WEBSITE . JUST SEARCH FOR THEM IN LOS ANGELES. CEDAR SINAI HAS BIG TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SURE.U CAN CALL THEM AND SPEAK TO THEM.GOOD LUCK!!!!

[LatinaVNStudentRN2B]

Most of the hospitals have already started the New Grad Programs. Most of the hospitals have already hired inhouse new grads, and a lot have been turned away. It's going to be hard to find a job, but there are places where you can find a job. I would go to careerbuilder.com and check out the postings for nursing graduates to see the areas that are not impacted with new grads and little openings. Good Luck