I like the Terminators new initive in Cali. He made a progressive law that the pt load in the hospitals may not exceed 4 to 1. I also think that work environments are what you make of them. Every hospital has people there for the same reasons.

CAnursing
I am a travel nurse in CA. There are as many reasons to come here as to stay in your home state. The ratio law is better for the nurses and patients. However, it is true that it depends on what hospital you decide to work in. If you are used to a small facility the bigger hospitals may be scary at first but have much to offer to new nurses. There are some nurses who are put off by the invasion of the other states, but for the most part all the staff are glad for the help. You must look at all your options and your personality. If you can stand to be away from home, take on new things and chalnges then yes you should try it. However, if you are timmid and are not comfortable going to new places, learning new people, ways of doing things than no you should stay where you are.

The money is very nice, howver as they say money is not everything. I hope this helps. You may e-mail me at stacysmom02@yahoo if you have further questions

california nurses
I have been in California for over 6 months, first as a traveler and now working local agency. California nurses are very nice and supportive. They are glad of the help like any sensible person would be. They don't care where you come from as long as you know and do your job. Then the only thing they say is when can you come back