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  1. How Does an RN make more in Sacramento than San Diego????

    jbjelus1 replied to Scarpydooooo's topic in California Nursing

    It's probably per diem, because Sacramento hospitals don't pay as much as the bay area unless your working for Kaiser. I worked per diem for a mercy hospital in the area and didn't make that so I...

  2. How Does an RN make more in Sacramento than San Diego????

    jbjelus1 replied to Scarpydooooo's topic in California Nursing

    How is that cheap? That's two mortgages in some places. No offense but working six days a week is not living to me, but I understand that people will do what they have too to live comfortably. I lived...

  3. CA Nursing Pay.............the way to go!!

    jbjelus1 replied to shushu's topic in Travel

    I lived in northern california for 5years and while the wages were higher i dont regret moving back home, the cost of living is very high, so i considered myself lucky by breaking even. I moved back...

  4. Pressing Charges Against a Patient

    jbjelus1 replied to missjustice's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed 100%. I personally believe that if someone assaults a nurse then charges should be pressed, because if these people did this on the streets then pressing charges would not be an issue more than...

  5. Medicaid reimbursement and patient satisfaction scores

    jbjelus1 replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    The patient satisfaction thing is a buch of crap at times if you ask me. It's true as mentioned that most of the time when you get surveys back it's about what the patient didn't like or what wasn't...

  6. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    jbjelus1 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever there are students on the floor I try to remember what it was like when I was in their shoes, meaning that I try to be of assistance in anyway that I can. I guess the only thing that gets...

  7. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    jbjelus1 replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would focus my time on watching my children grow. If you already have two degrees why not just go for an advanced nursing degree as opposed to going for a MD. If you had no children I...

  8. Per diem availablity in San Fran, Sacramento areas

    jbjelus1 replied to carol owens's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to check with nursefinders or MGA healthcare staffing agencies. They seem to have a lot of work in those areas. Agency pay is not the best but it's o.k. As far as work right now I do...

  9. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

    jbjelus1 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I hope that I am financially prepared so that i will not have to work when i am 70 years old, but on the other hand i believe that after someone has did something for so long it becomes a...

  10. Can RNs really make this much?

    jbjelus1 replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    i currently reside in the bay area and yes i believe that the nurses are paid pretty fairly. I only work Fri-Sun, 8 hour shifts and I easily made over 80k just working my weekend shift, not to...

  11. What is your manager like?...Managers please also lend insight here.

    jbjelus1 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    There was a time when I was considering going into management, however I have since changed my mine. I have seen many people that were once floor nurses totally loose their sense of direction once...

  12. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    jbjelus1 replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    what can i say but i feel your disgust at times, however i try to do my job to the best of my personal ability no matter the situation, but there are times when i have asked myself is all of this...

  13. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    jbjelus1 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize with your concern. I work on a med-surg unit and believe me it does get frustrating at times when you constantly have a revolving door of pain seeking patients. I understand that you do...

  14. Are there jobs in California?

    jbjelus1 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you are in the state, housing has actually become quite reasonable here in the northern part of the state. The housing market has taken a big turn up here, however I am not a native...

  15. Chamberlain college---BSN???

    jbjelus1 replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    jacksonville state university 7800-8000 for total program, three semesters, 100% online, university of south alabama around the same price, three semesters, 100% online, no out of state fees for...

  16. I work in a hell hole!!!

    jbjelus1 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    Med surg is a very difficult place to work, however the experience that you gain will prove valuable in years to come. I currently work on a Med surg unit but I plan to move on. Although we do we...

  17. I work in a hell hole!!!

    jbjelus1 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    I work in northern cali on a med-surg unit and the ratio is 5:1, however there are hospitals that have 4:1 ratio for med-surg h but the law is 5:1 and the starting pay for new grads here is around...

  18. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    jbjelus1 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Most definitely. Right now I work as charge nurse on a med-surg unit. I like my job but I am ready to move on. I am seriously thinking about going into management just so that I can gain experience...

  19. My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

    jbjelus1 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    It is so easy for nurses to forget that they were once new grads too. I attempt to keep this in mind anytime we may have a new grad on the floor. Although I was fortunate to have very nice...

  20. not sure where to post this ?..pregnant?

    jbjelus1 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    You should inquire about your facility's policy regarding this issue. When I was pregnant I didn't lift any patients and I my patients assignments were chosen very carefully. Although some nurses...

  21. Does anyone know any good online RN to BSN programs?

    jbjelus1 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    You can enter the program in the spring, summer, or fall semester. I started in the spring semester. It was a simple process. I did not apply until around the end of november or early december and...

  22. Does anyone know any good online RN to BSN programs?

    jbjelus1 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know where you are located, but i finish up at Jacksonville State University in December of this year. The program is very resonably priced. I went for three semesters and paid a total of...

  23. Qustion about travel nursing

    jbjelus1 replied to VerCellPen's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't be nice if that is the way that it worked. In order for you to be considered a travel nurse you have to live a certain distance from the facility. It however depends on the company that you...

  24. Struggling To Decide on MD or FNP

    jbjelus1 replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, if you have dependents i would suggest going the NP route. You have to remember that medical school requires a lot of time and dedication, not to mention a lot of clinical hours. NP programs...

  25. Looking to enter APN program, but need info on a good school

    jbjelus1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi I am planning on starting a APN program soon, well in 2010 to be exact. I have looked at several of the specialties and reralize that the ANP route is the best route for me. I have looked at...