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  1. working two 18 hour shifts and one 12 hour in a week

    ben123 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I read on this site that a nurse was working two 18 hour shifts and a 12 hour shift every week. I believe the hospital was in orange county. If anyone knows of any hospitals that have hours like...

  2. What is the point of a uniform?

    ben123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what the point is. Many nurses wear scrubs, whites, pants with polos, all colors, patterns, prints, animals, cartoon animals, many styles. Many nurses wear their personal jackets or...

  3. RE: RN pay in the philippines

    ben123 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I think we all notice how many filipinos are working here in the US. May I ask what the pay is in the philippines. I heard it was like 500 pesos a day. I understand why so many want to come...

  4. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    ben123 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I will PM

  5. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    ben123 replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you 100%. I do not know what all the other people are saying that they would not reccomend nursing. OK everybody if not nursing what would you

  6. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    ben123 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Good deal. Where I live the average house (and that is 3 bed 2 bath) is 700k. I have a lot of saving to

  7. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    ben123 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Good research. I like henderson its a beautiful town. I would not live in palmdale or lancaster if you gave me a house and paid all my bills, seriously. No offense, but have you been to either one...

  8. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    ben123 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so see what he said on a recent show.:angryfire

  9. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    ben123 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    yep, a newb but not a student. so i guess i am like you all eager and happy everything honkey dorey. oh, and if oprah were in the hospital she would probably 2 rns just for her. we had arnold...

  10. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    ben123 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where these people are working. I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvve my job. We got great ratio 5-1, i said b4 my work pays 10k a year to continue my education as a BSN. I am probably the first one on...

  11. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    ben123 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Oh no, sorry? Not every desert town is a dump. I have been to most of the ones that were mentioned and yes they are pretty bad. The thing is: I can live in LA and have the same crime problem. It...

  12. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    ben123 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Just for the record you named every DUMP considerable in California. These city's are in the desert and are notorious for crystal meth and gangs. I would not recodmmend any of these city's. If you...

  13. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    ben123 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Houses around LA in a decent SAFE neighborhood are 600,000-700,000. You can find something maybe half a mil in gardena, carson, long beach If you want something cheaper you can go to a bad...

  14. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    ben123 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    1. Pay- where else can you get this kind of money with an AA degree 2. Overtime- as much as you want 3. Ratios are awesome in Cali 5-1 4. This is a job wehre you can go as high as you want. If u...

  15. Tips for soon-to-be RN

    ben123 replied to Dana07's topic in General Nursing

    1. Time management - try not go back in and out of room for stuff you should have brought in the first place ie. prep pads, xtra saline syringe 2. Be organized- 3. Don't allow yourself to be...

  16. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    ben123 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took Kaplan where you go to the class and only read their one book. Where to focus--You will get questions like "You just get report which patient do you see first and then the choices some will only...

  17. BEST NYCLEX Prep courses

    ben123 replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100%. I took Kaplan and passed with 75 questions also. Don't buy all different books it will just confuse you. Just stay with the one you get from Kaplan. Good luck.

  18. Specifically, which L.A. hospitals pay more???

    ben123 replied to izzymo's topic in California Nursing

    If you only want the money 2 hositals come to mind. First, Cedars Sinai it is I think on the outskirts of beverly hills. I think they pay what everyone else pays like 30 an hour but their night...

  19. Is it professional??????????

    ben123 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    It is very unprofessional. I understand tagalog and I hear nurses talk about member sizes, who is a b----, that dr. is so hot, she is really fat (sitting right there completely oblivious to what they...

  20. Some Advice on Schooling

    ben123 replied to irwink007's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. RN here. I would go to a community college and get your RN there. My education cost about $3000 for 3 years of school including books. At my job I make like $200 less a month than an RN...

  21. Need advice on leaving nursing!

    ben123 replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can find a job not as fast paced as the ED. Maybe you should look into home health, GI, psych, or short stay surgery. Best of luck.

  22. Torn between jobs

    ben123 replied to studentnurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Stay at home with your kids. Being a mother is a THE MOST important job and many mothers do not get the respect they

  23. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    ben123 replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe YOU did not read my post. I said I DO MY JOB TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. My patients LOVE me. I get asked all the time to do home health for my patients. My patients ask for me by name and I...

  24. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    ben123 replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    no it is not true. apartments in la go for $1100 for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in a nice good neighborhood. houses cost $600,0000 for an average 3 bed 2 bath in a decent area not in the desert....

  25. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    ben123 replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing