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My first job was in northern CA. Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa Memorial, Novato Community hospital, Marin General Hospital, all great places to work! Not sure where you are thinking but these would be my first choices. I worked at Marin general as an NA and Novato Community for my preceptorship, and Petaluma Valley as a new grad. Did a rotation at Santa Rosa Memorial. The pay is high in northern CA. I work in southern CA now. Moved to southern CA via MED STAFF, and worked with them for 2 years. Now I work for a hospital. Considering moving to WA now and traveling again.

I agree with so many of the comments. School and work together is draining. At work you are pulled in a million directions, and at school you have to be on top of your game too. Sounds like very little time to just unwind and rest. I am done with school now, but having two draining things going on at the same time makes burn out happen so easily. I agree having an outlet like exercise would probably help a lot! Feels like the last thing you want to do when you are exhausted but for it really helps if you can do it routinely. I think it makes your mind so much clearer. Hang in there! Floor nursing is such hard work! I moved to Progressive Care and it's more intense but you have less patients. I thought it'd be more draining, but it actually helps. I feel less burnt out than before. Maybe something to consider. Good luck!

Hi everyone, I have traveled before but it's been 10 years. Considering the greater Seattle area in WA, I am not from there but I am visiting now, for the next three days, checking out areas. We are looking in Shoreline, Issaquah, and Maple Valley area. Any hospitals you would share with me that have been great to work at would be great! Any hospitals or health systems I might stay away from as a traveler! Thank you for your input! Lindsay