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cookiss777

34 Posts

Hello royam1984, I got a call from PSA here in NJ and will soon have an interview with a panel. I would like to know how your interview went? And what were the usual questions?

The HR also talked about having to undergo a training as well next month. Then from there, they will assess my skills if I qualify for the job. Was the hiring process on your case the same as that?

I was hired at PSA last week and they offered me $15/hr. I haven't attended orientation yet or any kind of training. Do they pay you for attending those?

Blackcat99

2,836 Posts

My guess is that no they don't pay for orientation. The other 2 agencies in my city that pay only $15 an hour for LPN's do not pay for orientation either.

cookiss777

34 Posts

Hi HellooNurse90,

Did u went thru a group interview, too? What are we supposed to do in what they call as the "Assessment Center"? Is that some kind of a training & return demonstration sort of thing?

Is the $15/hour for RNs with BSN? That is way too low for a BSN RN.

Blackcat99

2,836 Posts

I thought they were paying only the LPN's $15 an hour. Are they now only offering RN's $15 an hour too?

owlRN01

109 Posts

The interview was a group interview. After the test we were asked basic questions like why do you want to work with kids, why would you be a good fit, what are your past experiences, what did you like/not like about your last job...ect.

They do pay for orientation but the pay drops down by $3 an hour and then after orientation and training your pay goes back up to the normal level.

I am a BSN RN and my starting pay is $18 an hour but from what I can tell it is different across the country so will most likely be different for everyone.

Blackcat99

2,836 Posts

Thank God I left private duty nursing. Only $18 an hour for a BSN RN!!!!! I am an LPN and just got a new job at LTC. I will be making $22 an hour.

Yes, I went through a group interview. It was barely an interview at all. We all introduced ourselves and the interviewer told us what we could expect, which was watching videos about the company, asking and answering questions, and being assessed on our skills.In my interview we weren't asked any hard questions. One question was "What attracted you to PSA Healthcare"? It was mostly just a conversation between everyone.For our skills assessment we were asked to demonstrate CPR for an infant, child and adult. Then she showed us a type of G tube that the company used for their peds. She demonstrated how to change the tube and then we were asked to return demonstration. At the end we took a 25 question assessment on drugs, dosage calculation and other ped stuff. It was pretty easy. I think if you did well on the test you were made a contingent offer. 4 out of 5 of us were hired and completed paperwork that day.It was a pretty east job to get. I'm an LPN and was offered $15. I don't know what the two RN BSN were offered. 3 of us were new graduates.

owlRN01

109 Posts

I agree that $22 dollars an hour sounds wonderful but I just can't bring myself to work in LTC. Usually the nurses have close to 30 patients and spend all of their time passing out medications. I really do like old folks too so it's not that. I just can't see being happy with that many patients. That sounds stressful. I wish that it wasn't like that :(

Blackcat99

2,836 Posts

I agree. LTC is total hell. However, I did find some things in private duty nursing that were very stressful for me. Lots of family members living in the home. I always had family members around watching me like a hawk. I was never alone with the patient. The patients mother was always telling me what to do and how to do it. I was never allowed to make any decisions whatsoever. When the patient was in the hospital I had no paycheck. I also worried that maybe his mother would decide to get rid of me at any time. Even though LTC is total hell, I don't have to worry about not having a steady paycheck. I had belonged to 3 different private duty nursing agencies and the only other work they had available for me was always in towns located 2 hours away from me. They never had any work available in my area even though they had told me when I got hired "Don't worry. We always have plenty of cases in your area."

owlRN01

109 Posts

Yeah ...I can see some aspects of private duty that would be stressful. As you said parents watching you like a hawk and telling you when and how to do every little thing. While I welcome suggestions easily; I could see that getting very old :( I am also worried about having a steady paycheck so I am always on the lookout for a different job even if it is just part time to supplement :)

Maya2013

7 Posts

I know this is an old post, but I had to reply ...

NewGoalRN ... You got the pay thing TOTALLY WRONG..... I'm a new BSN grad, I get paid $16, I work night shift, I have worked weekends and THERE IS NO DIFFERENTIAL FOR WEEKENDS OR NIGHT. It is $16/hour ALWAYS.

As far as choosing .... You don't get many options 1, max 2.

As far as refusing ... BE CAREFUL .... If you refuse, they stop calling you. I have a friend that had this problem.

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