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  1. West Jefferson Hospital

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, I was thinking about moving home and going to work for West Jefferson Medical Center. If you have worked there recently (since the hurricane) as a R.N., or know some that that has and can give me...

  2. Any Nurses worked for JCL North Campus?

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am not sure what the new grad pay is. I was an L.P.N. for 25 years, and have been a R.N. for almost 2 years. The salary they quoted me was 30.00 an hour base and then 5.00 hr for night shift diff....

  3. West Jefferson Hospital

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks for the reply MaleSudent Nurse! I have accepted a job down there and I am going to be starting it January 8th. Keep in touch and I will let you know what I think about it. I will just be happy...

  4. JCL priority placement

    mytoon38 replied to peeesh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh, I applied to the hospital! Thanks for

  5. JCL priority placement

    mytoon38 replied to peeesh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, I have applied, but I haven't heard about the priority placement. What is involved in it? I did read on their website, if you get hired soon you get a double sign-on bonus? Anyone know how much...

  6. Funniest thing a new nurse said/charted/asked...

    mytoon38 replied to RN12345656's topic in Nursing Humor

    The most stupid thing I ever heard was while I was working in the NB Nsy. The baby was brought into the Nsy, the dad accompanied the baby in. I take the baby out of the isolette, and place him on the...

  7. Travel nursing

    mytoon38 replied to bluesteal7's topic in General Nursing

    No, I haven't but I sure would like to know too! Have heard of a travel company that supposedly pays $1000 per shift, pays your flight and hotel and works prodominantly in California. Does anyone...

  8. Desperate !!

    mytoon38 replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you live in an area where they have a big nursing shortage? Maybe you could check with some of the hospitals in your area and see if they would give you any financial help or a monthly stipend. In...

  9. Anyone worked at OLOL Tau Center?

    mytoon38 replied to BRNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks BRNurse!, I looked on the website but there aren't many jobs posted for Psych nurses. Do you know any other Psych hospitals in the area that are hiring RN's? Thanks!

  10. Anyone worked at OLOL Tau Center?

    mytoon38 replied to BRNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, I am a Psych RN from Metairie that wants to come home (or as close to home as I can get). Where are these hsopitals OLOL and One North? I keep praying Depaul will re-open in New Orleans, but it...

  11. Travel Nurse Birmingham, Alabama

    mytoon38 replied to 123DanceWithMe's topic in Travel

    123Dancewith me, Are you an LPN or RN? Which company are you with? You really have to get in there and bargain with these companies! I was told most comapnies bill anywhere from 60-80 an hour for your...

  12. How are working conditions for RN's post Katrina

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, I am from Metairie, LA., but I have lived out of state since 2004. We were actually headed home the weekend Katrina hit! We ended up stopping in North LA. and staying with family. I was lucky to...

  13. LPN's phasing out

    mytoon38 replied to BabyGirl00's topic in General Nursing

    I too have heard the rumor for years about them trying to phase out LPN's. I graduated from my LPN program in 1980. I remember our instructor's telling us "Go back to school and get your RN, b/c they...

  14. Aquent healthcare....

    mytoon38 replied to linda8532's topic in Travel

    They offered me a job awhile back. They flew me out to Phoenix and put me up in the Biltmore, and paid for everything...rent car, gas, food etc. I did not take the job b/c I did not want to live in...

  15. How are working conditions for RN's post Katrina

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    THANKS for the reply! I keep trying to get in touch with the nurse recruiter at Tulane, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to reach her! I really prefer Psych, but I know that Depaul is closed. Do you know if it...

  16. pay rate hell..

    mytoon38 replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in Travel

    Well, I hate to say...but most reputable companies don't even put you through that! There are a FEW travel companies that are straight forward, and tell you exactly what you will make per hour! Be...

  17. LA LPNS and what they can and can't do.

    mytoon38 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    When I was an LPN in LA. I could do almost anything except hang blood and TPN, give I.V. push meds, and sign admission assessments. I could start my own I.V's, chart, give meds and do treatments, do...

  18. Come on guys and girls need pay info LPN'S! HELP!!!

    mytoon38 replied to studentlpnco's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I left NO in 2004 and was making about 13.00 an hour base pay, plus 2.50 shift diff. One of my friends worked at an LTAC and made almost 22 as an LPN, but she hated it. Agencies were paying...

  19. Traveling With Dogs

    mytoon38 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    I travel with my 2 Chihuahua's, my hubby and 12 year old daughter. My company is great. I always get a 2 bedroom apt. that is pet-friendly! I wouldn't think of traveling without all of my

  20. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    mytoon38 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Chioma829, Sorry some people have to be so difficult! I didn't know that we had to be perfect to participate in these boards either....LOL! SOME PEOPLE!!!!! Well, here are the results from a not so...

  21. Hourly pay question:

    mytoon38 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in General Nursing

    I work through a travel nursing agency, so my pay is quite a bit more, than that. I work in a hospital in Philadelphia, and all of the LPN's I know make more than 19.00 an hour, the RN's make about...

  22. Traveling info

    mytoon38 replied to lexanluther's topic in Travel

    I wrote you a private message because I wasn't sure if I could give you an agency name and number on the regular forum! Good

  23. Traveler with minimal experience as an RN

    mytoon38 replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    I had worked for 25 years as an LPN then got my RN. I had done an assignment at a hospital as an LPN, and the Nurse Manager knew I was finishing my RN soon. About a month after I got my RN, the Nurse...

  24. Anyone worked @ Ochsner in New Orleans, LA?

    mytoon38 replied to sabRN2b05's topic in Travel

    I worked at Ochsner a few years ago in their "float pool", and I thought the staffing was just dangerously low. I did work on their tele unit once or twice, and asked not to be sent back after those...

  25. Travel Nurses, How much do you make and what benefits do you get?

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi All, I am just curious, reading on these forums it looks like there is a big difference in pay rates. If it is not against the rules on this forum I would like to do a salary and benefits survey. I...