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  1. New NCLEX test

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh wow! COngrats to you! Keep up the good

  2. New NCLEX test

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone taken the new NCLEX format? What did you think? How did you do? I am taking it at the end of May and I am nervous. Any

  3. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the links Sheri! In this thread I am talking about NEW GRAD PAY in TX VS NEW GRAD PAY in CA. I'm not speaking average pay for each state. I agree that CA nurses make more overall,...

  4. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Actually Tim, I've been offered a new graduate position on a Med-Surg floor at a hospital in the Medical Center that pays $27.03 an hour for the 3p-11p shift. The day shift pays $24.03. My desired...

  5. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    so that's why i am confused. how does a new grad with no experience make the same in 2 states, where the cost of living is considerably higher in one state? i guess unions really make the...

  6. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    SoCal, Thanks for your response! It helps me understand the pay diff. a little better. I didn't know union hospitals paid more. I am doing research on the pros and cons of unions, and this looks...

  7. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    I was not "complaining." I was simply wondering how the difference is made up because of the increased cost of living. Your response speaks to someone who thinks new grads don't make enough....maybe...

  8. New NCLEX test

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks a lot JA! Let us know how you did! I'm sure everything went

  9. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in California Nursing

    first let me start off by saying like everyone else, i want to move to ca from tx. the problem is i don't know where to live. so i go on this website called www.bestplaces.net and compare cost of...

  10. Any San Diego RNs out there??

    YoungWiseWoman replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

    How far is San Diego from

  11. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Great a fellow TEXAN!! So Minty, how did you decide where you wanted to live? Was there a hospital that attracted you? I am not looking to buy, so I'm hoping I won't get killed in rent. And how do...

  12. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for your input Berk. I was in Anaheim this past week for the NSNA convention and got to talk to MANY of the hospitals. The ones that stood out were Loma Linda, Methodist, and Sharp. My next...

  13. help!! Took Nclex PN 3wks ago!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to nursebyfaith's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! I am so glad that you passed! And yes, GOD IS GOOD! Good luck on your

  14. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    YoungWiseWoman replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    If you don't mind me asking, which hospital did you interview

  15. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    thx romsy! i'm the same way, meaning i am moving there without knowing anyone. it gets scary at times, but people i know say i never meet a stranger, so hopefully i will meet some nice people. i...

  16. Tell me about Bakersfield...

    YoungWiseWoman replied to Bluehair's topic in California Nursing

    What is

  17. overtime question at UCLA

    YoungWiseWoman replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Interested in Med-Surg. Though I'm not really sure how the floors are broken down yet. She was supposed to mail me a new grad packet, but I never received it. What floor will you be working

  18. overtime question at UCLA

    YoungWiseWoman replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Have you started the program yet? If so, how is it? I have been emailing back and forth with the recruiter, so I have been getting

  19. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    oh wow! this thread is full of details! i starting copying and pasting the names of the cities in a word document. i already know about the none signaling drivers! it used to drive me up the wall,...

  20. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Excellent advice! After I get an area narrowed down, I plan to come down and get a closer look at the area. I am going to be in Anaheim next month, so I'll get a chance to look at that part of the...

  21. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    thanks for the zip! i will start looking at rent.com immediately. as far a pay for tx rn's, new grads start out at abt $45-50k per year. the pay ranges from 45-65k for a clincial nurse i (it goes to...

  22. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    First of all, when you start out a post with "I am not trying to sound harsh" you really are, you just don't want to make it seem like it. Second, no one said I was trying to get something for...

  23. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks liz, My reason for posting the thread was to get names of outskirt towns that are not "too" far from what those cities have to

  24. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the reply jewels! I have a few questions... -Of the places you named, are any close to UCSF? Close meaning, I won't be in traffic for an hour trying to get to and from work? -How long have...

  25. Does it really cost $131,414/yr to live in CA?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks icey, That is exactly what I was thinking, but it is hard to find out where the good outside cities are. For example, I know LA is a major city, but then there are little areas around it that...