VegasNurse05

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1. Charlotte Hospitals

   VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in North Carolina

   hello, anyone?

2. Charlotte Hospitals

   VegasNurse05 posted a topic in North Carolina

   Hi, I'm interested in opinions on CMC vs. Presbyterian in Charlotte. I have 4 years ICU experience and want to remain in an ICU but know that the atmosphere can vary from unit to unit. I like a challenge but I also want to work in a unit where the ...

3. Mission or Sharp

   VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California

   I am looking at working at either Mission in Mission Viejo or Sharp Memorial in San Diego. I am having a hard time deciding between the two. Does anyone have any insight on the following... 1. What ICU would see sicker patients? 2. What ICU has a be...

4. Help! Where to work near Carlsbad/OC or San Diego?

   VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California

   I looked at the new ICU at Sharp. There are NO windows! Does anyone on this board work there? I don't know if I can work in a unit w/ no windows. I think I'm still leaning towards Mission Hospital. I got a great vibe when interviewing there. Se...

5. Help! Where to work near Carlsbad/OC or San Diego?

   VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California

   I need advice on which ICU to work at! We will be moving to Carlsbad at the end of this month. I have heard great things about Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo and Sharp in Kearny Mesa/SD but am afraid the commute will kill me. I also know there ...

6. Questions about Mission Hospital and Saddleback

   VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California

   anyone?

7. Questions about Mission Hospital and Saddleback

   VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California

   Hi, I'm considering applying at either Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo or Saddleback in Laguna or San Clemente. 1. Which is better in terms of their ICUs? 2. Anyone have a preference to where they'd rather work in terms of environment, pay, etc? 3....

8. Traveling contract days/week

   VegasNurse05 posted a topic in Travel

   When you sign a traveling contract are you saying you'll work the required hours (ie 36/week) and then the hospital schedules you when they need you? I'm not sure I can make it happen if my shifts will be different days each week.... childcare will ...

9. SF Bay area ICU questions

   VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California

   I've gotten some great advice so thank you to everyone. I'm leaning more towards working at Stanford at this point. Anyone know what it's like in Foster City? The commute doesn't look too bad, even though I'd be going on the 101. The apartments t...

10. Where to live in SF

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California

    If my husband will be working in Palo Alto and I want to work in the city (say, UCSF) where would be a good place to rent an apartment? We were originally thinking Redwood City or Belmont but wouldn't that still give me a nasty commute? I've heard ...

11. SF Bay area ICU questions

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California

    Hi everyone, Considering working in SF and have a bunch of questions. Maybe w/ all the wonderful CA nurses here I can get some of them answered. 1. Would Stanford or Kaiser be better to work at? I'm assuming UCSF is a bit of a commute from the South ...

12. RN Network in California?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in Travel

    Does anyone have any experience working w/ RN network in either SF or SD? I was told to go w/ American Mobile b/c the pay is higher but I've been hearing good things about RN network. I would love any feedback, PM me if you have any opinions either...

13. Housing stipend NorCal/SoCal

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in Travel

    Can anyone give me the details of how much they have been quoted for housing stipends in either the SF Bay area or San Diego? Just trying to see if I'm on target w/ my recruiter. THANKS:heartbeat

14. How would you view me?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International

    People that have viewed previous posts of mine have seen that I will be going to the UK in the Fall (under my husband's work permit). I received my NMC pin and will start an ONP. And YES.........it was a ridiculous amount of work to get the pin. I...

15. How much does it really help

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in SRNA

    No. I'm not a PACU nurse. I work in a Surgical ICU. I just know of a PACU nurse that got accepted to USCs program and thought it was strange since she can't start an IV and doesn't have good hemodynamic experience.