RNLeavingTheOC

RNLeavingTheOC has 13 years experience.

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1. Is it hard to find a job in OC?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to fiveofpeep's topic in California Nursing

   No, it is not hard to find a job in OC, even as a new grad. While you are in school try to find a student worker job to get your foot in the door. I got my first RN job by applying for a CNA position...

2. Cal State Fullerton

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to HididiScribbler's topic in California Nursing

   Graduated CSUF class of 2003 in the ADN to BSN option. I started back on a part time basis in 1999 and finished Spring 2003. I would absolutely recommend the program and the school. The professors...

3. PALS-where can I get it in AR?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is off the subject of this forum but check Bank of America website-mortgage loans programs link. By the way-I am here in Arkansas

4. Moving to Arkansas

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to spejsa's topic in General Nursing

   Stacy, Follow my posts that I have placed on the Arkansas forum. I am moving there on Monday 2/20/06 from the Fullerton area of So Cal. I know very well where you are coming from when you wonder if...

5. PALS-where can I get it in AR?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

   Easier said than done, in the middle of packing and tying up loose ends here in CA before leaving for AR, so much to do with so little time. Besides when I get there I want to start networking with...

6. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your reply! I'll soon find out about my pay...leaving CA on Feb

7. PALS-where can I get it in AR?

   RNLeavingTheOC posted a topic in General Nursing

   Any good PALS classes up in the Jonesboro, Mtn. Home, Bateville area? I am in need of recert (will most likely just take the whole class again for review). I could drive down to Ark Childrens if...

8. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

   I am still in CA, not in Arkansas untill this summer. But it will be a nice change of "everything" from So Cal. The pay rate I got quoted for a hospital 3 hrs north of Little Rock was about what I...

9. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

   RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

   I did get my salary answer by asking one of the hospitals in the area I am relocating to. The pay rate is very acceptable considering AR has a much lesser cost of living compared to

10. Should I stay in case management or go?

    RNLeavingTheOC replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    WC is a tough field to be in I agree, sometimes I would get so frustrated with the adjuster too! I also know how poorly a PHN gets paid, its a wonder they can even staff those positions. Funny how...

11. Should I stay in case management or go?

    RNLeavingTheOC replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    I totally know where you are coming from in regards to WC. My experience in WC was out here in CA, where 99.9% of my cases were litigated. I was going to be a field case manager but three weeks before...

12. Should I stay in case management or go?

    RNLeavingTheOC replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    I too am having the same issue of staying in case management or going back to clinical nursing. I have about 3 yrs CM behind me and before that 7 yrs of ICU/ER. I got very tired of telephonic WC CM...

13. Moving to NC/NE AR in July 2006

    RNLeavingTheOC replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Nursediz for your response! Any insight is

14. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

    RNLeavingTheOC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, Moving to NE/NC AR in July '06 from SoCal/OC. I know to expect a lower pay than what I make in CA but not sure how much. (I have 10 yrs RN experience, a BSN and mostly have worked ER, ICU...

15. Moving to NC/NE AR in July 2006

    RNLeavingTheOC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am moving to Arkansas in July 2006. My in-laws live in Horseshoe Bend so ideally I need to stick around that area or anywhere between Mountain Home and Jonesboro. I have been a...