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  1. Home care pay

    davebigs replied to LauraRn's topic in Home Health

    Which state are you in? I work in home health in California and that would be illegal

  2. Moving California. Insight on pay scale etc?

    davebigs replied to Nurse4lifeNC's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working in California for about ten years. I started out as a nurse in the upper midwest and have worked in several other states. I can tell you that there are a lot of people here, lots...

  3. looking for my first contract

    davebigs replied to limepopsicles's topic in Travel

    Have you considered California? There are lots of opportunities out

  4. changing positions - need words of wisdom

    davebigs replied to McNester's topic in Home Health

    I am biased because I am in home health. Home Health is the fastest growing area of nursing and has been for several years. I work in the home health department of a large hospital system and it's...

  5. WGU RN-BSN 2/1/2012 start date, anyone with me?

    davebigs replied to labornurse3's topic in Western Governors University

    thats cool, i am on the west coast too, santa clara, ca. i only have the nursing classes to take. term 1: - nvt2 professional roles and values (3cus) - gnt1 contemporary nursing issues...

  6. WGU RN-BSN 2/1/2012 start date, anyone with me?

    davebigs replied to labornurse3's topic in Western Governors University

    That should have been

  7. WGU RN-BSN 2/1/2012 start date, anyone with me?

    davebigs replied to labornurse3's topic in Western Governors University

    I am joining

  8. WGU RN-BSN 2/1/2012 start date, anyone with me?

    davebigs replied to labornurse3's topic in Western Governors University

    I will be starting

  9. add future employer on facebook?

    davebigs replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    Not OK, that's called stalking,

  10. what to put in "desired salary" box when selection is required?

    davebigs replied to janice_c67's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly correct, 0.00 is a good number, or even $1, that's what i usually put down. Good

  11. What does your spouse do while traveling?

    davebigs replied to Jennifer1976RN's topic in Travel

    Just have him take care of the household stuff, he could also try temp

  12. POOP! What do I put on my nursing notes for poop?

    davebigs replied to xxiangel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you have way too much time on your hands. Unless the patient came to you with or developed a bowel problem then there is really no need to address it. Over charting if you ask me. Where I work...

  13. Travel job in SD

    davebigs replied to olijam's topic in Travel

    I hear what you are saying and sometimes you can't really compare apples to oranges. Just keep in mind, when they offer to have less than half of your effective hourly rate taxed, that if something...

  14. Panicked!!! HIV/AIDS, HepB, HepC risk?

    davebigs replied to rntobeme's topic in General Nursing

    Just go get tested and while you are at it get them to do a pregnancy test also, you never

  15. CCTC and RN network recruiters

    davebigs replied to Nicole29's topic in Travel

    Medstaff is owned by CCTC, I have traveled with

  16. Thoughts on entering travelling nursing for $$$$$

    davebigs replied to Starkyss's topic in Travel

    Personally I think you are more likely to loose rather than win in poker, but its your call. As far as the traveling goes, head to California, take the provided housing and keep a tax home somewhere...

  17. Taking picture of patient?

    davebigs replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot understand why a nurse would be glad that another nurse's job was in jeopardy. My position is that if you thought it was inappropriate to take the picture then don't do it. But why in the...

  18. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    davebigs replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear what happened to you. Take this as an opportunity for a new start somewhere else. Keep your your chin up, you deserve to work somewhere better than this place. Sending much love your...

  19. RN still working as CNA at dream job :(..

    davebigs replied to jmurnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I see it. Dreams don't pay the bills. CNA experience don't count towards nursing experience. If for some reason you don't get to work at that facility then you are going have to explain...

  20. Nurses Union Plans Ad Campaign Against Nevada Republican

    davebigs replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am happy about this also. Someone has to counter Big Drug and Big Insurance. I am so shocked that all the reasonable people in this country have allowed the shouters to yell them into a corner with...

  21. Starting a new job and nervous

    davebigs replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can do this, you will be just

  22. "size of the paycheck"

    davebigs replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    What makes you think you have to respond. Sometimes you just have to let things go. . If you respond to every remark you will never be at

  23. pay per visit?

    davebigs replied to GRnurse57's topic in Home Health

    Did you guys know that you can do travel nursing in home health

  24. pay per visit?

    davebigs replied to GRnurse57's topic in Home Health

    http://www.calnurses.org/facilities-bargaining/kaiser/kp_contract_summary_0906.pdf

  25. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    davebigs replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Try to hang in there for a year if you can. Many nurses, and yes some charge nurses are really idiots. My hospital that I work at has a strict policy of going up the chain of command. If someone has...