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Hey guys, Looking to go back to school for my msn IDEALLY in Los Angeles but will consider anywhere really. Who knows of any Los Angeles hospitals that pay for school IN FULL? If not, what hospitals, in any region of the country, do you know of that offers full tuition payment or full tuition reimbursement? I know there are few and far between these days, that's why I decided to ask here. They are definitely out there, just difficult to find via Google. I've tried. Thanks in advance!

^^^ thanks for your expertise, I am aware the true value of of the package is the sun of all payments but i am still curious of the averages being offered by city. Thanks for your responses!

Hi everyone! I'm getting into travel nursing next yr and I was hoping to get a survey of how much people are getting for housing stipends by city. I know the amt is heavily dependent on the company as well but no need to name drop the company lol, I'm just super curious about the general figures to expect by city. I'm particularly interested to know MIAMI and LA so please do tell if you know but feel free to reply about ALL other cities! :) So let the survey begin! Thankss!

thank you all for your help! I get it a bit better now!

Hey guys! Can anyone explain how to read a C&S report of a UA? I know S means its sensitive and R means its resistant, but what exact do the numbers attached mean? Like for example Gentamycin>=2 vs levaquin Thank you! Newbie nurse

Thank you everyone for your input...it helps a lot!!! More tidbits are welcome! :))

Hi all! Im searching around for hospitals to apply to around my area besides the "prominent" ones that I have already. Its tough snagging a job as a new grad! So I'm looking into the ones below currently: Health Central Hospital Select Specialty Hopsital-orlando South Lake Hospital St.Cloud Regional Medical Center Osceola regional medical center Winter Haven Hospital Lakeland regional medical center Anyone familiar with any of these hospitals? Any and all information you can offer about them is appreciated! Like which are good places to work as a nurse, which are not? New grad friendly, wages, patient ratios, which are easier to get into etc. I just moved to florida so I don't know much about them. Anything you guys know is helpful! Thank you in advance!!!

How ironic you mention the military, I actually was seriously considering it! I wanted acute experience so bad, I was willing to try it. Plus I'd love to travel so it seemed like a good idea! However I received a govt nursing scholarship (HRSA) for school which I'm under agreement to work within the states at a public facility for 2 yrs [pretty much anywhere thats not private practice] & military nursing does not qualify---I contacted the scholarship program just to be sure . Im originally from the new england area, searched for jobs in ny/nj/pa region with no luck, so then I decided to move to florida where I have family! I'm near Orlando! How far is your hospital from central florida? If it would mean getting into acute care I would consider commuting. What facility are you at? Private message me if you have the ability, I don't have the ability to yet! Thanks! looking forward to speaking with you!

thank you all for your help!! please keep the advice coming! :)

Aww what a journey it has been for you! well congratulations on starting in a hospital next month. I too was searching in ny/nj area for a job with no luck & I ended up moving to florida where I have family and found employment there. Thanks for your story, it's encouraging, I hope to be in acute care soon!

Hey everyone, I graduated last May with my BSN. After months & months of applying to hospitals & getting nowhere, I decided to start applying to LTC/rehab facilities & finally I was hired this month. I have to say it's bittersweet. I'm thankful to have a job but I'm saddened to not be starting my career in a graduate nurse program getting a formal thorough orientation & acute care experience! LTC for a new grad is horrifying; orientation is brief & informal. I was given FIVE measly days then put on the floor on my own! I'm constantly feeling overwhelmed & incompetent to be a nurse responsible for 30pts. LTC is not for me! Today I still continue to search for hospital jobs since thats where I want to be. I know if I were to get hired soon, I'd still be considered a new nurse & would qualify for a graduate nurse program. But if not, I worry how well I will transition into acute care without being given the thorough orientation of a new grad. Or even worse---> will I have a hard time getting hired because I don't have hospital experience?! ( My morale has been so low post-grad, I thought finishing nursing school was winning the battle...what a rude awakening! Anyone have any personal stories of their transition from LTC/nonacute care nursing to the hospital? Was it not so bad? How long & thorough was your orientation? Did you feel it was suffice? Did you have a hard time getting a position because you had no hospital experience? I know all facilities are different but any and all input would be helpful! Thank you all!! Signed A worried & disheartened newbie

Great feedback everyone!! Thanks it helped! Keep em comin!

Hello fellow nurses! I'm a newbie nurse and I'm excited to think about the future of my career. I definitely wish to travel & relocate and since I'm young & single I'm flexible to do so! I don't know if there's a straight answer to my question as I'm sure the answer essentially lies in the facility in which you work for, but in terms of policies and regulations, I was wondering which states are great for nurses to work in? I.E. which states have better policies & regulations in place that make for better healthcare & work environment, safeguard us hardworking nurses & our licenses, and overall furnishes some happy nurses! I know nursing particularly in acute care can be tough, and on a daily basis nurses are faced with stressful damned if you do, damned if you don't situations. Like for example mandatory overtime. I've only been a nurse for a couple wks and I can ALREADY SEE why some nurses are overwhelmed and over bedside nursing. 10 years down the line, I don't want to be some bitter nurse, I know nursing is tough but it's what I love to do and I want to keep my enthusiasm! So I want to set myself up for success, which states are better than others to be a nurse? If that's too broad to answer, is it safe to say that magnet facilities in general are safer bets for nurses than nonmagnet? Thanks!!! xoxo Newbie nurse

Yea I looked into hospices but unfortunately came up short since without experience :/ thank you for the other suggestions!

Hi guys, I'm a new grad and I'm just wondering what types of facilities outside a hospital can I find a job working a 12hr shift? Not too sure of many places but I've been unsuccessful getting a job In the hospital; I'd like to look into wherever I can work 12hrs a day because I loathe the 5 day a wk schedule!!! Thank you for your help!! Newbie nurse :)