Dermatology office pays $13/hour

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i had an interview at a dermatology clinic. according to the doctor at the office, he wants to hire ma but also he wants somebody who can give anesthetic injections for a biopsy and that's why he is looking for an rn. the pay is $13/hour. he said that the reason why the pay is only $13/hour is that other than giving anesthetic injections, the job can be done by ma. i am an rn but never worked at dermatology office and have been interested in working at a derma office. my concern is that i live in ca and it takes 80 minutes (one way, about 40 miles) to get there and need to use much gas. do you think it would still be a good idea to work there if you want to get your feet wet?

Specializes in GI, ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Stress Test Nurse.

My starting pay as an LPN was $16 hr in 2000.

You are an RN not an MA

The Law will expect you to perform as an RN

You will be held to the standard of an RN not a MA.

He should pay the difference.

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Specializes in ICU.
i had an interview at a dermatology clinic. according to the doctor at the office, he wants to hire ma but also he wants somebody who can give anesthetic injections for a biopsy and that's why he is looking for an rn. the pay is $13/hour. he said that the reason why the pay is only $13/hour is that other than giving anesthetic injections, the job can be done by ma. i am an rn but never worked at dermatology office and have been interested in working at a derma office. my concern is that i live in ca and it takes 80 minutes (one way, about 40 miles) to get there and need to use much gas. do you think it would still be a good idea to work there if you want to get your feet wet?

do you even need college education to make 13 dollars an hour? i don't think so. you should have stood up and walked out when he said that.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I made $9.50/hr as an LVN in 1986. These doctors will continue to pull wages down as long as people accept them, and with the tight job market as it is people apparently will accept it.

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I would only even consider it if you didn't have to drive that far to the job. And then, as stated before, I would consider $19 an hour, perhaps for part time only. You need to be practical about this too. You can't maintain your car on that kind of pay. Don't worry about the doctor, he will most likely find someone willing to work for those low wages.

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This seems so morally wrong, to the point where it shouldn't be legal. Employers who do this are purposefully taking advantage of the economic situation to drive down wages. How is this any different from the price gougers who Jack up food and gas prices during a natural disaster? Looney right wing conservatives who like to go on about how "great" the free market is should remember stuff like this.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

$13.00 an hour for an rn position? heck my babysitter makes more than that, and all she does is watch t.v. cleanout my fridge and text on her cell till i get back :uhoh3:

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Has he lost his mind? My dog sitter makes more than that!!! What rock has he been living under? Keep looking cause that is EXTREMELY insulting no matter how new you are. Starbucks Barista make more than that and get great benefits!!!

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No RN should work for $13 an hour. The doctor should hire an MA or pay what an office RN would expect, not $13 an hour.

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If he wants an ma he can hire one for that wage and do his own injections. It is certainly NOT worth it! You will find another entry level rn position closer to home for more money.

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I can see an MA or LPN making that in a clinic starting out if the cost of living is low. For an RN who lives in Cali and has to drive a long distance, no way. Would it even out with the cost of gas?!?!?

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no way, that is a dead end. hold out for something better.

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