telenurse85

True. I have a BBA in Computer Systems. I later went back and have a AAS in Nursing, RN. I was told to go straight into an MSN program. Since I have ALL of the same first two year general courses required for a BSN, and then some, it would be a complete waste of my time (and money) to go for a BSN. That's true. I remember taking a lot of those courses with students who later split off into nursing courses when I split off into higher level computer courses, statistics and calculus.

Please contact ProCare One Nursing in Newport Beach, CA. That's Orange County. They have about 150 LA and Orange County, Riverside County hospitals that they serve. These people are GREAT at getting you regular work. I worked with them until November of 2009 when I moved out of state. I had been with a couple of other registries in California but they didn't have the amount of work that ProCare has. The pay for Med-Surg or Tele is $34 - $40/hr. Of course, California pays time and 1/2 for all hours over 8 in a shift. So, pay for 12 hours is about $450 - $550 take home. The cost of living; however, is REALLY high. To get a one bedroom in a decent area, my rent was $1580 month (including utilities) or $1290 month plus utilities. And I won't be getting anything out of this. I just want to help anyone stuck in this area of California now that work is slower. Good luck and God bless.

They lied to me about the details of an assignment. They tried to put me up in a motel that had drunks hanging out in the parking lot and fights. They did not pay my bed and breakfast provider when I found alternative housing (though the recruiter promised me they would.) They did not pay me for orientation at the hospital. I did not get a check at all, even for my 3 days on the floor after orientation. I was out of state and broke. I had money wired to me and went home. Enough said...be warned