m_chatelaine

Been an RN for 8 years and 5 years in ER... Want to do my CEN and challenge the exam. I am planning on doing a review for wbout 3 weeks with just practice questions. Any tips? Is it really as hard as people say it is? What gives?

Try private clinics they pay a lot more! starting at $40/hr.

OK, I am biased because I am a registered nurse. I have worked in a lot of places including the US. Therefore, I have worked with different levels of LPN,LVN, and techs. Each province has a different scope of practice. EX in Alberta LPN's do everything the RN does excepts meds, some facilities all them to give meds, and in BC LPN's do aides work (which is changing). From my experience many of them wished they had done their RN. SO.....Don't waste any more time and go for it, you may get credit and preference in the program based on what you have done already. :balloons:

Is there a local Hospital in this area?

Yup, same for me. The hospital could not run without travel nurses. HA!

Actually, they are not all as informative as the other. There were frustrating times when I was gettng different answers to my questions. I would call them back and confirm what the last person had said, or ask to speak to your evaluator. When you EVENTUALLY get a hold of that person ask for their direct line. Sometimes they claim to have difficulty contacting people out of the country!:angryfire

I am en ER nurse, but would like to move on to a less "stressful" environment like Recovery Room, Intervention Radiology,Day Surgery, GI Clinics. Hopefully Sacramento has a some positions to offer. It looks like there are a lot of Hospitals there?

NCLEX is easy. Just practice questions on the computer at home and review your wrong answers. I was averaging about 61% on the test questions, but it took me 1 hout 30 minutes to do the test! It is all computerized through Pearson View Testing Centers which is another $200 on top of the already pain $200. You'll do fine!

Thanks for the reply. I think Sacramento is going to be really nice. I'll interview first then think about things. Hmmmmm. :idea:

Summerlin is a beautiful area!I visited the area last year, but what is the hospital like? Thinking of moving to LV.

Do not go with American Mobile, bad reputation. Although I am with them and I am happy. Depends on what you want. I hear Travel Nursing Solutions is great from some one who did research on travel companies prior to getting into it and he has been doing this for 5 years! Do your homework.

Yes your hourly rate sounds low, but your living expenses are subject to little or no taxes so in the end you may come ahead. Plus, you also get a living allowance per day,which may be better than an hourly rate. At my place nurses make between 23-36 per hour, but different bonuses, car rentals, and living allowances included. Choose what is best for you. You also may not be able to work in the same place with a different travel company. Check the contract.

Your recruiter should give you a sample of questions to ask.

Let me know where they are recruiting. I am experienced and looking for a new place to work anywhere in CA. Thanks!

Where do you work? I am planning to find a new area to move to in California? The highest pay I can find in $30/hour. I'm still looking around. Can you recommend any hospitals.