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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 in Southern California if you are living in Northe...

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 challenge but I also want to work in a unit where the ...

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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 any feedback, PM me if you have any opinions either...

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 ICU would see sicker patients? 2. What ICU has a be...

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 afraid the commute will kill me. I also know there ...

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 Hospital. I got a great vibe when interviewing there. Se...

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 rather work in terms of environment, pay, etc? 3....

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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 will be different days each week.... childcare will ...

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 though I'd be going on the 101. The apartments t...

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 assuming UCSF is a bit of a commute from the South ...

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 wouldn't that still give me a nasty commute? I've heard ...

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. THANKS:heartbeat

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 was a ridiculous amount of work to get the pin. I...

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 intubations, codes, and has extensive practice start...

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 hemodynamic experience.

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 being 'in the trenches'.

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

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 considered by the NMC. I have an Associates Degree...

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 the UK by the summer. My husband has a work visa a...

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 equivalency program (like an RN to BSN) I could undertake...

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 overworked of the bunch. Do you work for a hospital tha...

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 reconstructive surgery on patients w/ cleft palates, ...

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 nursing degree along w/ my 4 year Bachelors in Science....