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    Negotiating new pay rate after contract signed

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in Travel

    Hi guys, I signed a travel contract for x dollars a week a couple of weeks ago. In continuing to monitor what the environment is like out there, I discovered that the facility I'm going to is now...
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    City of Los Angeles correctional RN's?

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in Correctional

    Anyone working for or have any information on City (not County) of Los Angeles correctional nursing? I applied and am now ranked number 1 on the list, but haven't been able to find any info on anyone...
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    ER Lite?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in Travel

    Oh I actually want to go back to psych, very much enjoyed it and was good at it. Actually count my time in "regular" ER for psych pt. experience in addition to my specific time in psych ER, but have...
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    ER Lite?

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in Travel

    So I've got a couple of years of RN experience, 1 year ER, some peds and psych for the other year. I'm considering going back to the ER as a traveler, however, I'm not experienced in traumas and...
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    ER Lite?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the comments, guys! I guess I really don't wanna' go back to the ER and was looking for a way to make it more palatable. I'm grateful for the time I had there and all the things I learned,...
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    Yet another RN to BSN question....

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I don't believe that's accurate. One needs only to go to the WGU website and read very carefully. Don't know anything about University of Texas, but nice to know about other reputable...
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    Providence Holy Cross Mission Hills New Grad Program September 2011

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to J177's topic in California Nursing

    Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this, you must be stunned. I can't believe they waited until the last moment to tell you this. All I can say is that I wish you the very best and hope that because this...
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    Yet another RN to BSN question....

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Western Governors University. They appear to be quite reputable and not at all sleazy like the for-profit schools ie University of Phoenix, etc. No one should go into crazy debt to get...
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    Hoag RN New Grad Info Session!

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in California Nursing

    Noodling around today and found that Hoag Hospital is having an information session for new grad RN's entitled "Positioning Yourself for Limited Career Opportunities in Nursing." It's set for August...
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    Hoag RN New Grad Info Session!

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in California Nursing

    As it turns out, I just got offered a job today, a truly fabulous job, and I shall not be attending the Hoag New Grad information session. I don't know if all the spots were full, but I emailed them...
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    In need of help ASAp-- graduate school admission short essay

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Heather, BSN, RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Heather, I think if you read the question again you'll see that the things they mention (church, volunteer, etc) are really just suggestions for you. I would focus on "activities" and "personal...
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    fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Oh NurseCard, please don't be so hard on yourself. I can hear that you're very frustrated and scared for you and your family. Getting fired is very traumatic, under any circumstances. I would ask...
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    New grad, no job, what should I do?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to carrie_c's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sweetie, take the waitress gig and continue to apply your a*& off! I got my license just over a year ago and have put in hundreds of applications. The strange thing is that there seems to be...
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    Hoag RN New Grad Info Session!

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you, sweetie! I remember looking at the posts from several months ago and it's very helpful to have some idea of what's to come. I do hope things are going well for
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    Contact recruiter or manager?

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in California Nursing

    I understand very well that my question has been talked about somewhat in various threads on this site, but I wondered if I could maybe get a more definitive answer. I very much wish to work in the...
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    Trouble with CHW application (IE requirement)

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in California Nursing

    You are a prince! I downloaded Chrome and it works! Thanks so
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    Trouble with CHW application (IE requirement)

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know what the deal is with Catholic Healthcare West's application process? Specifically, the requirement that one has IE 6 or higher in order to apply. I'm on a Mac and can't even get IE...
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    New RN's...do you have a job ?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try not to be discouraged, sweetie. You're gonna' have your hands full with school so focus on getting that done. Having said that, you now have a better idea of what you're in for when you graduate...
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    New RN's...do you have a job ?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very kind of you, thanks! And best wishes to you, too! As Yoda said "there is no try, there is only do". And that's what I DO every day, continue to apply and let folks know that I'm here and I may...
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    New RN's...do you have a job ?

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my license (RN) exactly one year ago today and never dreamed I'd be sitting here, barefoot at my computer at home, with no job. I've put in hundreds of applications, and when I used to read...
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    Torrance Memorial Medical Center RN Residency

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to nurse_16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good job, kid! I've been rescuing dogs and cats on the streets for years and am always amazed at how stupid people are and how they assume "someone" will take care of these poor creatures. At the...
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    Troubles with eyeglasses

    Mrs Badcrumble posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a new nurse, but not a young one. I need glasses for distance and reading, IV's, etc. When I was in school I had a bit of trouble with juggling reading glasses and my distance spectacles. Tried...
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    Troubles with eyeglasses

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to you, itsmejuli! It helps to have specific products in mind when shopping so I thank you! BTW, we're the same age so that also helps me in figuring out what to do.
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    Troubles with eyeglasses

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in Emergency

    Oh, thanks to all of you! I had no idea progressives were so expensive. I failed to be specific about my concern of glasses falling out of pocket. I spent most of my time in my clinicals with my...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Mrs Badcrumble replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone put in for the ER? I pretty much wrote off Northridge when I didn't hear anything, but shoot, it's almost July and they're still interviewing? Oh, and who among you who have gotten called are...