Michellex1013

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  1. Hospital in the LA/Orange County area

    Michellex1013 replied to jenmac30's topic in Travel

    I know the story of the woman who died was at a LA county hospital, but I'm curious how working on the floors are. Aparently there aren't that many LA travel positions open right now unless the...

  2. Do pediatric nurses get paid less??

    Michellex1013 replied to melc2009's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly correct, I have heard this many places accross the county. Peds nurses (especially those that work for a children's only hospital) do start at a lower wage than the nurses who work...

  3. Cancelling Contract

    Michellex1013 replied to swater's topic in Travel

    How much time are you talking about. Calling out a day or two shouldn't require you to pay anything back, esp if you are willing to work extra shifts to make up the time. If the hospital cancels...

  4. What's so bad about LA county hospitals....

    Michellex1013 posted a topic in California Nursing

    What is so bad about LA county hospitals compared to others in the area? Not really looking for information on the ERs, just the floors

  5. Hospital in the LA/Orange County area

    Michellex1013 replied to jenmac30's topic in Travel

    What is so bad about the county hospitals? How are they different from other hospitals in the

  6. How do you go about handling a rude Dr.

    Michellex1013 replied to RN 4 U's topic in General Nursing

    one experienced nurse gave me some advise when a MD was yellling or belittling.. say calmly "this conversation is not productive and I'm not going to listen to it" and walk away. let the charge...

  7. Hospital in the LA/Orange County area

    Michellex1013 replied to jenmac30's topic in Travel

    I dont have any advise for you, but I'm in the same boat. I want to travel there in a few weeks, but I'm having a hard time finding a position in the area. Pay seems to be lower then in the past...

  8. Looking to travel in CA, Questions?

    Michellex1013 replied to surgnurse26's topic in Travel

    The better you are at negociating the more you will get. I'm not that good at it. The more you agree to work in your contract the more you will make. If you want double time for each 4th or 5th...

  9. Looking to travel in CA, Questions?

    Michellex1013 replied to surgnurse26's topic in Travel

    I work 36/hrs a week for 13 weeks. I could work more. I just dont want to. I could sign up for longer, but I want to go somewhere else. Yes you can travel in your own home town. I dont know...

  10. Looking to travel in CA, Questions?

    Michellex1013 replied to surgnurse26's topic in Travel

    Hi, If you are looking to just make money and not see Cali, right now, try a travel company and work in Reno, NV. You can make 36-38/hr. Don't let them give you 35/hr like they did me. haha....

  11. Will I HAVE TO particpate in abortions if I become a L&D nurse????

    Michellex1013 replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it is a good idea for people to suggest to this person to strongly consider her future. Someone with this strong of a value about a topic is likely to have a equally strong opionion about...

  12. Holy Cross in Mission Hills, CA

    Michellex1013 posted a topic in California Nursing

    A few questions about this hospital. Thanks in advance. Has anyone worked for this hospital as a traveller or reg employee? How is the hospital? How is the area or can you recommend a nearby...

  13. San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

    Michellex1013 replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, As someone who also enjoys money, I think I can tell you your expectations are too high. 1. if you are able to work that much over time, you are working a place with low staffing, and therefore...

  14. Holy Cross in Mission Hills, CA

    Michellex1013 replied to Michellex1013's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I will look that apartment complex up online.

  15. Fastest way to make the most money?

    Michellex1013 replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    If you take a travel position, find a fast response company that garantees the hours. Most fast response companies for short assignments require 48hrs weeks. Good luck and I hope you make the money...

  16. Any Nursing Programs that work with Working Parents?

    Michellex1013 replied to MQ Edna's topic in California Nursing

    You didn't mention the age of your children but it can be done, ESPECIALLY if they are old enough to care for themselves after school. I don't know about grants or loans but I do know a lot of...

  17. wanting to travel to NYC

    Michellex1013 replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

    If you are wanting to relocate after the travel assignments make sure your contract doesn't say anything about a non compete clause other wise you won't be able to work for the same hospital for...

  18. Does Anyone Work for Medical Express?

    Michellex1013 replied to Aunt Bytes's topic in Travel

    I have worked for them for two assignments and unless they come back with a much higher rate than they offer I will not do a 3rd assignment with them. My recruiter is nice but I'm not really...

  19. How do your significant others handle it?

    Michellex1013 replied to Jesskanurse's topic in Travel

    make sure if you have a specific schedule you need to work that you have it in your contract. Verbal means nothing.

  20. Unloading patients on skid row

    Michellex1013 posted a topic in California Nursing

    There is a dateline special on right now that states hospitals in LA are dumping patients on skidrow. As a nurse what do you think of this? From this nurse's stand point I can understand both...

  21. I am canceling my contract after one week

    Michellex1013 replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    "Do I need to fear any consequences that I may not know about?" is the only question asked by the original poster. Few replies have offered an answer to this question. It is resonable to expect an...

  22. How do your significant others handle it?

    Michellex1013 replied to Jesskanurse's topic in Travel

    My boyfriend travels with me (that is hard because he has to change jobs often). You could try it by traveling within a few hours drive of home and see how you like it. If you are having a hard...

  23. I am canceling my contract after one week

    Michellex1013 replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    more and more judging... it must be impossible for some poeple to NOT put their two-cents in, even after the poster said to quit judging her character and to just answer the question. She didn't ask...

  24. Can taking an antidepressant affect getting my license?

    Michellex1013 replied to sdcalichan's topic in General Nursing

    State boards don't ask about medications, only about criminal hx. Hospitals drug test but they aren't checking for antidepressants. If you are on anti-anxiety or pain meds you have to prove you...

  25. Traveling jobs

    Michellex1013 replied to angel's RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a book on travel nursing, but I can't remember the name of it right now. I think it is "hitting the road, a guide to travel nursing." A search thru google will give you some good websites...