HollywoodDiva

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  1. Computer training for travel nurses

    HollywoodDiva replied to raedar63's topic in Travel

    You basically have to get used to computerized charting and pick it up quickly...there is no way around

  2. Aureus??

    HollywoodDiva replied to Cougar1113's topic in Travel

    OMG!!! $16.64/hr? That is extremely insulting and I believe my Starbucks Barista makes more than that per hr without a college education. That is a 3rd world country

  3. valley healthcare or flexcare??

    HollywoodDiva replied to ncnursie's topic in Travel

    All the agencies that was mentioned in previous threads I have actually worked for and was very happy with them. I'm still currently working with all of them... it just depends on which agency has...

  4. Need Help With First Offer

    HollywoodDiva replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

    Oh wow that's horrible!!! Since its your first assignment they should take care of your housing and make it smooth for you. Sounds like your not getting a good

  5. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    HollywoodDiva replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I live in West Hollywood and quite comfortably as well. I live within my means. You can do it quite easily and listen to what everyone is saying. Making $100K a year here as a nurse is comfy living...

  6. Lunches

    HollywoodDiva replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Boiled eggs, fresh fruits, soup and

  7. Louisiana RN....from traveler to CA staff! The Way to Go!!

    HollywoodDiva replied to shushu's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Cost of living here in CA is ridiculously high so definitely take that into account. Depending on where you go here in Cali rent is ridiculous...1 bedroom apt for $1600 in L.A in a safe area....

  8. OR Pet peeves

    HollywoodDiva replied to MsLeylaBar's topic in Operating Room

    Hahaha!!! Winx that is exactly how I feel most

  9. Cedar Sinai OR training?

    HollywoodDiva replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

    Ugh!!! I know exactly what you mean!!! I expected new technology and was surprised to see outdated equipment. I couldn't believe they are behind the times with a lot of things. Funny how I...

  10. I LOVE OR but i think i am too soft for the OR

    HollywoodDiva replied to nar-es's topic in Operating Room

    You will always have to deal with strong personalities in the O.R so hang in there and it gets better with time and as you gain confidence you will be able to deal with those crazy strong...

  11. Cant get first travel nursing assignment

    HollywoodDiva replied to louisa1's topic in Travel

    Three of my friends are at Kaiser right now and took the housing with American Mobile and are getting an insulting $790/week check. I call that highway robbery for the Los Angeles area. I did get...

  12. Cant get first travel nursing assignment

    HollywoodDiva replied to louisa1's topic in Travel

    Good for you that you have been in the business that long but please don't make the "first time travelers" feel awful about their decisions and how they are starting out. If you remember we all...

  13. Cant get first travel nursing assignment

    HollywoodDiva replied to louisa1's topic in Travel

    Ned I have been in the business for 10 years and 8 years as a traveler, it's a way to have your recruiters to work for you. So I don't believe it's a tool for a "dumb first time" traveler. I want to...

  14. Canadian RN looking for travel company in US

    HollywoodDiva replied to lizilia21's topic in Travel

    Stay away from American Mobile at all cost...Cross Country is the lesser of two evils and don't tend to steal $ from you outright. Check with Emerald, Medical Connections, Flexcare and Nurses in...

  15. Need more advice asap!! OR vs aesthetics

    HollywoodDiva replied to hopfrogger's topic in Aesthetics

    If you have issues with time management then OR is not for you. They really heavily look into turnover times and expect you to function real quickly. Good luck hope that info

  16. Not for me?

    HollywoodDiva replied to hh15rg20's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow where was your preceptor? They can't leave you hanging like that! It will get better with time, don't let one day ruin what you prepared yourself for the last few

  17. Full time to PRN?

    HollywoodDiva replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    Well you can always do registry or master booking for work if you have tons of hospitals around you. I got into registry when I experienced burn out from work when I was forced to do mandatory...

  18. I LOVE OR but i think i am too soft for the OR

    HollywoodDiva replied to nar-es's topic in Operating Room

    Hi there, I have been an OR nurse for 10 years and a traveler for 8 years and it is so normal to feel that way. All of us can relate to your experience especially being new to the OR. We all have to...

  19. Question about fair travel pay rates

    HollywoodDiva replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

    Let me guess you spoke with AMN or American Mobile? That is absolutely insulting unless you are working in a 3rd world country! Trust me low balling you means your recruiter gets to pocket the rest...

  20. OR to "regular" floor, is it possible?

    HollywoodDiva replied to Caitlin4390's topic in Operating Room

    Just do it and I promise you will never imagine doing anything else. For some you either hate it or love it. Good luck with your

  21. New job, questions

    HollywoodDiva replied to lockheart678's topic in Operating Room

    OMG!!! Unsafe!!! Run as fast as you