Bella2016

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1. How is staffing in pacu? Should there always be at least 2 nurses in the same room at all times?

   Bella2016 posted a topic in PACU

   I was offered a position as a Recovery nurse for an ambulatory surgery center. In recovery (California), there should always be 2 licensed professionals in the same room/unit in case of an emergency/code. The ASC also has what is called an “offic...

2. Renegotiating pay rate... is it too late?

   Bella2016 replied to Bella2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. I plan to reach out to HR to clarify. If there was a mistake, how should I approach the salary concern with them? Any suggestions? As I’ve already technically accepted the job offer but haven’t signed any paperwork yet.

3. is it too late to renegotiate pay rate?

   Bella2016 posted a topic in Career Support

   back ground: currently employed as a per diem RN at an outpatient surgery center in Souther California (Inland empire) where GI procedures are performed and other surgical procedures. Recently applied for another RN per diem position at a medic...

4. Renegotiating pay rate... is it too late?

   Bella2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

   back ground: currently employed as a per diem RN at an outpatient surgery center in Souther California (Inland empire) I applied at a medical center a few months ago. I was recently contacted to do a phone interview. I was offered a rate of 45.0...

5. do per diem nurses qualify for unemployment

   Bella2016 replied to Bella2016's topic in General Nursing

   . I guess my main concern is wether or not I qualify for unemployment as a per diem. I know full time and part time employees would qualify, but I’m uncertain if per diem employees qualify. As far as work, Hours have been reduced and I’ve taken shi...

6. do per diem nurses qualify for unemployment

   Bella2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Will I qualify for unemployment as a per diem nurse? My daughters school has closed and has made it difficult for me to find a sitter when I am offered a shift. I work at a surgery center and cases have been low and I’ve been cancelled. Therefore, I ...

7. Unemployment/ PRN nurses

   Bella2016 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

   I’m in the same boat as you. I haven’t been called in 2 weeks. On top of that I’m having issues with childcare even if offered a shift. When you find out the answer please keep us posted, I’d like to know if per diems qualify for unemployment too. An...

8. Per diem nurse and unemployment during COVID

   Bella2016 posted a topic in COVID

   Will I qualify for unemployment as a per diem nurse? My daughters school has closed and has made it difficult for me to find a sitter when I am offered a shift. I work at a surgery center and cases have been low and I’ve been cancelled. Therefore, I ...

9. Advice on what steps to take next after interview to land the job

   Bella2016 posted a topic in Career Support

   One week ago I had an interview with the DON for a RN position at a local hospital. At the end of the interview the DON gave me her business card. I followed up with a thank you email. She notified me she was going to finish interviews in 3 days and ...

10. Flu Clinic Work

    Bella2016 replied to iheartnursingu's topic in Career Support

    what was their pay rate? and would you recommend doing this again?

11. I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Bella2016 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California

    How did it go? Weee you ever able to use your license?

12. 3.5 years post school and finally got a hospital job! Don't give up!!!

    Bella2016 replied to krazieklutz03's topic in Job Hunt

    I'm in this same position now. 3 years after graduation and no luck with a job :/

13. Passing nclex RN 3 yrs after graduating... need employment advice

    Bella2016 replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you! I'm definitely keeping all options open LTC, nursing homes, anything really. And you're right anythungnis better than no experience.

14. Passing nclex RN 3 yrs after graduating... need employment advice

    Bella2016 replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Hunt

    You're right I have nothing to loose with just asking my professors

15. Passing nclex RN 3 yrs after graduating... need employment advice

    Bella2016 replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you I will try there too.