VegasNurse05

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  1. Kaiser question

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have 2 questions about Kaiser benefits... 1. If you are working as a traveler at a Kaiser hospital can you get Kaiser health benefits? 2. If you have Kaiser health benefits can you see a specialist...

  2. Charlotte Hospitals

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    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...

  3. Charlotte Hospitals

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    hello,

  4. 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...

  5. Mission or Sharp

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

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

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

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

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  8. Questions about Mission Hospital and Saddleback

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  9. Questions about Mission Hospital and Saddleback

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California Nursing

    anyone?

  10. 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...

  11. SF Bay area ICU questions

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  12. SF Bay area ICU questions

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  13. Where to live in SF

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  14. 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.

  15. How would you view me?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International Nursing

    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...

  16. How much does it really help

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am aware that CRNA school is very difficult. I have a few questions though. Lets say you have 2 students. One is a 5 year ICU nurse w/ CCRN, who has assisted (from the nursing side) in multiple...

  17. How much does it really help

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  18. How much does it really help

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was just seeing that 2 of the 3 schools I was looking at accepted people from PACU. I'm wondering if they would have enough experience to do well in a program w/out all the *stuff* you learn by...

  19. Kaiser question

    VegasNurse05 replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. So my next question is....are there any travel companies that offer Kaiser

  20. Can't find the answer to this ANYWHERE!

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International Nursing

    My husband obtained a work permit and we are moving in October to London. I will receive a work permit as his wife and would like to continue employment as a nurse however I am unsure if I would be...

  21. UK move forcing career change

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International Nursing

    First of all thank you to all the moderators who have advised me on the process of applying to the NMC. I have an Associates in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in another field and will be moving to...

  22. UK educational requirements?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International Nursing

    If I have an Associates Degree what does it mean to make up hours? I'd hate to pay the fees and take the English test and all just to be rejected for not having the 3 year degree. Is there an...

  23. I got out of nursing and I've never been better!

    VegasNurse05 replied to michelle*rn*'s topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear you are unhappy being nurses. I have a few questions. What areas of nursing do you work in? Are you floor nurses? It has been my experience that floor nurses are the most...

  24. Will ACNP or FNP help me achieve my "Dream Job"?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently a SICU RN in Indianapolis who wants to be an NP. I just don't know which NP program would get me where I want to be. My "dream job" would be to work in a practice w/ doctors that do...

  25. Hopping the pond TO the UK?

    VegasNurse05 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am a nurse here in the States and my husband has been told he has a job in Surrey if he wants it. We are avid travellers and this is his dream job. However, I only hold a 2 year...