Resources

Guides for nurses, caregivers, facilities and families

Plain-language answers to the questions we hear most, from the AMP Staffing Network team in Cerritos, California.

For nurses and allied professionals

5 min readWhat is per diem nursing, and is it right for you?Per diem nursing explained: how shifts work, how pay compares, who it suits, and how to start per diem RN, LVN or CNA work in Southern California.Read the guide
5 min readWhat documents do you need to work agency nursing shifts in California?The license, ID, BLS card, TB screening, background check and résumé agencies and hospitals ask for before a per diem shift, and how to keep them current.Read the guide
4 min readRN, LVN or CNA: what's the difference?The difference between RNs, LVNs and CNAs in California: training, what each does on a unit, and which one a facility should request.Read the guide

For hospitals and facilities

4 min readHow to request agency nurses for your facilityWhat to have ready before you request per diem or contract nurses, how the four staffing arrangements differ, and what happens after you ask.Read the guide

For families

For caregivers

5 min readHow to become a caregiver in CaliforniaWhat it takes to become a non-medical caregiver in California: the qualities agencies look for, helpful certifications, background checks and how to apply.Read the guide