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

    Gomer replied to UNCCH5656's topic in California Nursing

    UCLA has more opportunities and better benefits (especially if you want to get an advanced degree). St. John's has changed (to the negative) a great deal during the last few years with many lay-offs...

  2. BSN programs in so. cal

    Gomer replied to SeekingNur's topic in California Nursing

    Mt. Saint Mary College in LA is a good, but expensive program. UCLA doesn't have a BSN program (I believe they ended it about 8-10 years ago to concentrate on the MSN

  3. King Drew NICU

    Gomer replied to fergus51's topic in California Nursing

    King Drew (aka, "Killer King") is not the place you want to go. Many of us have posted here before about the problems at this hospital. Suggest you do a search to read all the gory details. At last...

  4. any california nurses??

    Gomer replied to KCstudent's topic in California Nursing

    Start saving your money as CA is an expensive place to live and the San Fran area is very, very expensive. Suggest you check out http://www.nurseweek.com as it is a CA-based nursing...

  5. Moving to Bozeman

    Gomer replied to grasshopper1972's topic in General Nursing

    Bozeman is a university town (long ago was known as "Boozeville" due to lots of college drinking/partying) and at one time (again long ago) had the best nursing education in the state. Beautiful...

  6. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Gomer replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I doubt that the housing bubble will ever burst in LA (or San Fran or San Diego). 10 years ago I bought a 2 bedroom condo in the somewhat safe area of Venice/Marina Del Rey for $165,000. Sold it...

  7. Suggestions on L.A. hospitals

    Gomer replied to livtek's topic in California Nursing

    UCLA is excellent....good for you! (Only negative I can say about them is the union....but then I hate

  8. Suggestions on L.A. hospitals

    Gomer replied to livtek's topic in California Nursing

    Good Sam has a reputation for not treating its employees very well. Example: a couple of years ago a nurse found a hidden camera (it was installed behind a clock) in the breakroom. According to Good...

  9. Suggestions on L.A. hospitals

    Gomer replied to livtek's topic in California Nursing

    UCLA is your best bet. Excellent benefits, large teaching hospital. You need to check if your job will be at the Westwood campus or Santa Monica campus. Huntington Memorial is also a good hospital...

  10. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Gomer replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry I forgot that UCLA's union sold the nurses out on their last contract in regard to the OT. Maybe CNA will work harder for you this time. Still think it's a good place to work and your benefits...

  11. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Gomer replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    .....and the Army Reserve also offers a quick trip to Iraq with no expiration date....you can't spend the money if you are

  12. New Grad moving to LA and having trouble with finding a JOB - any help

    Gomer replied to kissthestars16's topic in California Nursing

    Under no circumstances go any where near King/Drew, aka "Killer King". UCLA and Cedars are the best in the LA area, Huntington Memorial in Pasadena, Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary in...

  13. New to CA and confused over overtime laws

    Gomer replied to peaceful's topic in California Nursing

    Suggest you check with CA Labor Dept (you can find their phone number under "government" or "state government" in the phone book). CA wage and hour law requires employers to pay time and a half after...

  14. HELP!! RN planning to move in San Bernardino

    Gomer replied to Dorts's topic in California Nursing

    OK, I have some stupid questions....1. do you have a CA RN license?, 2. what is your visa status, 3. have you been offered employment by a US

  15. New To California.

    Gomer replied to BSS25's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.nurseweek.com is a good source for RN's and occassionally has LVN

  16. Should I just move on?

    Gomer replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    Did you see and read the job description? Does your job require CPR certification? If so, it is your responsibility to have it before employment. (Note: it is also your responsibility to renew any...

  17. Do any of the USMC?Navy bases hire civilian new grad nurses?

    Gomer replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    Try

  18. New to California

    Gomer replied to cassieopea2193's topic in California Nursing

    No, you are correct, Cass, UCLA does have a hospital in SM. I'm the one losing my mind since I drive by it daily, but forgot it was there. Sorry for my mistake. But do buy a "Thomas Guide" and once...

  19. New to California

    Gomer replied to cassieopea2193's topic in California Nursing

    Get yourself a "Thomas Guide" for LA (or LA/Orange Co. or LA/Ventura Co.) fast and you will rarely get lost. Also, Burbank to Westwood (UCLA is in Westwood, not Santa Monica) will be a real b*tch...

  20. Pacific Coast Highway and sightseeing!

    Gomer replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in California Nursing

    Have lunch at Gladstone's in Malibu (on PCH) and try and get a table outside, you'll feed the seagulls the free peanuts Galdstone's

  21. Londoner moving to california.

    Gomer replied to caramel's topic in California Nursing

    First of all, WELCOME! and I hope you enjoy living in LA (I certainly do). Second, you will be working at UCLA (Mattel Children's is the pediatric department of a much larger medical facility)....

  22. Travel Nurse Pay rate in California

    Gomer replied to sdb's topic in California Nursing

    Also, pay depends on the contract rate between the hospital and the traveling agency. Just because the agency may service two or more hospitals within the same community, doesn't mean the pay is the...

  23. Nurse managers and Recruiters critique my resume.

    Gomer replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Nursing Career

    Experience goes before education. You might also want to develop a cover letter. Most employers will look at your application first and resume second, so if you have an application make certain to...

  24. Why can't I get hired?

    Gomer replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    When was the last time you did bedside nursing? My hospital will not hire nurses who have be out of bedside nursing for more than 3-5 years (depending on department). Maybe a refresher course is in...

  25. Moving to MT tomorrow!

    Gomer replied to mommy1strn's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what part of the state you are moving to. Eastern part will be hot and dry during the summer months. Closer you get to the mountains, i.e., western part, the cooler and nicer the weather...