RNcairo

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1. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

   RNcairo replied to RNcairo's topic in California

   Well I can answer this now that I've been living in the area for over three years. I would say that UCLA and Cedars-Sinai are both good choices to look into. From what I've been told, Cedars has better pay. They do not have a union either, which d...

2. Studying for CCRN... question regarding test plan

   RNcairo replied to RNcairo's topic in MICU

   I'll continue to study from the DVDs and PASS CCRN book. I suppose I'll look those topics up that she doesn't cover since there's a chance they may be on there. Thanks. Somehow I doubt this.

3. Studying for CCRN... question regarding test plan

   RNcairo posted a topic in MICU

   Hi all. I'm studying for the CCRN exam and have a date set in March to take it. I have been using the Gasparis videos (the ones prior to the Nov 2011 update she put out) and I have the 2007 Pass CCRN book. I was just reviewing the CCRN test plan f...

4. Getting overpaid. Should I tell payroll?

   RNcairo replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with the previous poster. Go to payroll because eventually an accountant will notice missing money and will investigate it. Will look much better if you bring it up to them vs their coming to you asking about it.

5. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

   RNcairo replied to RNcairo's topic in California

   Thanks Coffee Nurse. :) Do you mind if I ask what your shift differentials are? I tried to message you but, alas, couldn't figure it out. And I thought I was technologically savvy.

6. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

   RNcairo replied to RNcairo's topic in California

   I appreciate the responses so far. I realize that the experience varies per unit regardless of how good or bad a hospital is, so I'm hoping to shadow the units I apply to in order to get a feel for them. It seems like UCLA is more what I'm looking ...

7. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

   RNcairo posted a topic in California

   TL;DR version: what hospitals do you recommend working at for an ICU nurse in the WeHo/Bev Hills area (although I'm willing to travel somewhat for a better position until I'm able to move closer to the hospital)? 1 year experience in surgical ICU. ...