Tanningtulip

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  1. Great Bonuses!WOW!

    Tanningtulip replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    Some travel companies will also pay for your apartment and assist you with your

  2. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Tanningtulip replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Being an LVN was very beneficial to me because I know my medications really well, and I can relate alot better to the LVN's that I work with. They are a very important part of the team and highly...

  3. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Tanningtulip replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that you are working under your own license. I was an LVN for years;however if a task is delegated to you by the RN then it is under

  4. moving to california

    Tanningtulip replied to cnarnstudent's topic in California Nursing

    I had to laugh when I read your message about Hillbillies. I moved here from arkansas (but I am not from there). I am a city girl too. It is wonderful out here. So beautiful. I got my CA license in 3...

  5. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    Tanningtulip replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow. I had no idea nurses would do that. I wrote mine with important points of what I had done and achieved at each job. I tried to make it stand out. I have gotten alot of positive responses. When I...

  6. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    Tanningtulip replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. I had no idea nurses would do that. I wrote mine with important points of what I had done and achieved at each job. I tried to make it stand out. I have gotten alot of positive responses. When I...

  7. 23 mother of 2..don't know if should be RN or LPN?

    Tanningtulip replied to dove44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LVN first for 12 years. I went back to school for my RN when my youngest was 4. I learned to study to beauty and the beast. Congrats on your new baby. I think you should go for your RN but...

  8. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Tanningtulip replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    As a former DON and a Nurse of many years. Always pass your own meds. I am not sure if you are joking but that is a huge no

  9. moving to california

    Tanningtulip replied to cnarnstudent's topic in California Nursing

    I would take the exam where you are and then apply for a Ca license. I think that would be less confusing. They are all testing the same way but you don't want to get lost in paperwork. SanDiego is a...

  10. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I wanted to clarify my response about the in home daycare. What I meant was that you could probably do that and not have to work outside and be with your son. I never did have to work weekends....

  11. "ratios"? and pay in California?

    Tanningtulip replied to NewJA's topic in California Nursing

    Every hospital that I have talked to still has nurses aides. We need them even though they don't provide you with nearly enough. The patients in the hospitals now are really sick and it takes two...

  12. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I just made a suggestion. I have no idea what your situation is. I had an abusive husband who nearly killed me. I spent 5 days in the hospital worrying about my kids. I left CA and went to Arkansas. I...

  13. Foreign RNs -- please read first

    Tanningtulip replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, I wanted to add that I was already licensed in the

  14. Foreign RNs -- please read first

    Tanningtulip replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    I emailed the govenor and I had my license in three

  15. palomar medical center-question???

    Tanningtulip replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    I have very bad memories of that hospital. Granted they were years ago but my experience was not good. I had my third child there and the DR was really mean.He cut me and stiched me up without...

  16. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I went on an interview today that went well. I have another interview on Tuesday. I also have about 5 other interviews. I was complaining and now they are coming in. 12 hour shifts are hard...

  17. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    If you are looking for a job in LA that won't be a problem at all. There are lots of jobs there. Orange county too. I see ads all the time for new grads. Try some of the job sites like Ihire, career...

  18. Info on VA hospitals? e.g. San Diego?

    Tanningtulip replied to shortstuph0's topic in California Nursing

    When I was there the pay was not that good. It was a good hospital and the work was not bad but it didn't pay very well. It was a long drive for me so I

  19. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    She loves the school. She is involved in Cross country, drama and track. The problem that I am having is that everything available is so far away. Where do you live

  20. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I moved to Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. I have been here for three months. This is a small area but they have good schools, and I have a 16 year old daughter. I think half of my problem is that I don't know...

  21. Help...DUI and a nurse?!

    Tanningtulip replied to calinurse6's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know. How high was your alcohol content. Can you fight it? I got one 15 years ago but mine was marginal and I got off. I think you will be ok if you go to a rehab but you would need to talk to...

  22. Info on VA hospitals? e.g. San Diego?

    Tanningtulip replied to shortstuph0's topic in California Nursing

    I Know for a fact that there is one in LaJolla. I worked there years ago. I don't think there is one in

  23. You'll never make it in California

    Tanningtulip replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I am a nurse of 26 years who just moved to Ca three months ago. The jobs are out there but I am in managment so I have had a hard time finding anything. The pay is for an experienced nurse...