paula77720

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1. any FILIPINO members here?

   paula77720 replied to hael171972's topic in Philippines

   hey, there are endless opportunites for nursing in the US, so stop the bickering and support each other. I graduated from an exclusive school in Manila ten years ago and nursing was the farthest thing in my mind then. But being here in the states, ...

2. Anyone Work Around Newport Beach????

   paula77720 replied to babynurse06's topic in California

   spoke to Hoag recruiter, starting salary for new grad is 29. What other parts of cali are you considering?

3. Best CA hospitals and places to live

   paula77720 replied to RNS for Unity's topic in California

   thanks for your input. I totally understand where you come from. I lived for 6years (and went to school) in new york city (upper west side). Me and hubby wants to get out of the city so we moved to St. Pete/Tampa. We bought a nice house, live 1 b...

4. CPMC, UCSF, Kaiser

   paula77720 replied to gobears's topic in California

   I'm wondering ..... in your hospital, is there a difference in pay between tele nurses and L&D ? I'm in tele right now but is considering L&D. thanks.

5. Saint John's vs. UCLA for new grad?

   paula77720 replied to UNCCH5656's topic in California

   is that for BSN or ADN grad? How much is the differential? I looked at the apartments around UCLA and a decent 1 bedroom 650 square feet is between 1300 - 1600. Well, i guess, its still cheaper compare to NYC :) ANy areas that you can recommend clos...

6. Saint John's vs. UCLA for new grad?

   paula77720 replied to UNCCH5656's topic in California

   how much salary they offer a new grad or someone with one year experience?

7. Hello to all Pinoy and Pinay RNs from California

   paula77720 replied to cndynf's topic in International

   asan ka sa NY? I graduated there in June 2004, but moved to St. Pete last year. We are also planning to move to SoCal, pref. orange county. Actively looking for the the right place. Where are you in Cali? Thanks!

8. wanting to travel to NYC

   paula77720 replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

   HI, My advise, having lived in the city for 5 years, is to go for travel nursing. The rent in manhattan for a 1 bed is 2000, if you're lucky. We used to live in the upper west side and love the area (walk to central park is 10 minutes) YOu can go ...

9. Moving To Santa Clarita, Need Help

   paula77720 posted a topic in California

   hi fellow RN's, I'm a tele nurse from Tampa, Florida and planing to relocate in Santa Clarita. I've only been to LA and San Fernando valley so im not really familiar with the area. 1) I spoke to a nurse recruiter at Henry Mayo and was informed tha...

10. Miami RN rates

    paula77720 replied to paula77720's topic in Florida

    thanks, do you know how much is the rate for New graduate or RN with 1 year experience? 3 to 1 step down is awesome. We have 6 right now on days. Im so busy all the time.

11. Miami RN rates

    paula77720 replied to paula77720's topic in Florida

    Tony, thanks for the info. He's right.... we were at south beach area most of the time. I heard the Brickell/downtown area is also nice place to start looking for a place. Will go back again in a month. Nice to know pay is decent. Is your friend...

12. Miami RN rates

    paula77720 replied to paula77720's topic in Florida

    hi, any RN's from miami? thanks, :)

13. Miami RN rates

    paula77720 posted a topic in Florida

    HI all, Just got back from Miami and love the place! It reminds more more of NYC, lots of energy, restaurants are great, lots of people walking (we love to walk). We are considering to move there hopefully next year. Here's my question: 1) How much...

14. HELP...Need info on Tampa/St. Pete Hospitals

    paula77720 replied to nursen_99's topic in Florida

    Hi, just moved here from NYC 3 months ago and presently working med tele at Bayfront. I like the unit - nurse manager and staff in general are supportive to new grad like me. Coming from NYC, i had a huge cut -- from $ 35 to $19/hr. But i work 3 ...

15. 24 months contract

    paula77720 posted a topic in Florida

    Hi all, has anyone heard of Morton plant or Bayfront's critical care internship program? I was informed that there is a contract for 2 years and you pay the hospital if you decide to quit. If you are a new graduate, will you do it? is anyone ffamil...