[jaimealmostRN]

I think her point (and I agree) is that as nurses, we work our tushies off and deserve to be compensated thusly. I love Florida, but am hesitant to move there b/c of the low salaries. My home state is (cold) NJ and there are plenty of nice towns, (with low living costs) with hospitals that pay around $27-32/hr for new grads, esp. on the night shift. If beautiful Fl. would just show a little more respect for it's nurses then I'd be there in a second!

I also feel that while at work (and I'm still a tech...graduation soon baby!) most nurses I know are completely selfless...they all deserve to go home to their nice house and get in the jacuzzi tub at the end of a long day! WE ARE NOT MARTYRS!!!! When you feel best about yourself, you are able to help to help MORE people.

[edib1]

Originally Posted by jaimealmostRN

I think her point (and I agree) is that as nurses, we work our tushies off and deserve to be compensated thusly. I love Florida, but am hesitant to move there b/c of the low salaries. My home state is (cold) NJ and there are plenty of nice towns, (with low living costs) with hospitals that pay around $27-32/hr for new grads, esp. on the night shift. If beautiful Fl. would just show a little more respect for it's nurses then I'd be there in a second!

I also feel that while at work (and I'm still a tech...graduation soon baby!) most nurses I know are completely selfless...they all deserve to go home to their nice house and get in the jacuzzi tub at the end of a long day! WE ARE NOT MARTYRS!!!! When you feel best about yourself, you are able to help to help MORE people.

YOU ARE SO RIGHT JAMIE GOOD LUCK IN SCHOOL AND ON YOUR BOARDS.
MY HUSBAND IS GETTING INTO NOVA SOUTHWESTERN TO BECOME AN OPTOMETRIST AND I AM SO HAPPY FOR HIM BUT I AM ALSO ****** BECAUSE NOW HAVE TO WORK MY A## OFF TO TAKE CARE OF OUR DAUGHTER THAT WILL BE ONLY FIVE MONTHS WHEN WE MOVE AND I GET TO TAKE A 5-6 DOLLAR PAYCUT, WITH HIM IN SCHOOL FULL TIME I HAVE TO CARRY ALL THE WEIGHT AND I GET TO LOOK FORWARD TO MAKING AS MUCH MONEY AS I DID WHEN I WAS 18 WORKING AT FREAKING BANK OF AMERICA HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSE TO PAY ALL OF OUR BILLS AND BUY THE THINGS THAT HE NEEDS FOR SCHOOL AND DIAPERS AND OTHER STUFF WHEN YOU DONT GET PAYED **** AAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHH. BUT AS WOMEN WE ARE STRONG AND THIS I SHALL OVER COME. WITH STRESS AT HOME WHO NEEDS STRESS AT WORK AND EVEN BETTER WHO WANTS TO CRY WHEN THEY SEE THEIR PAYCHECK KNOWING THAT THEY WORKED THEIR ASS OFF

[caroladybelle]

Originally Posted by jaimealmostRN

I think her point (and I agree) is that as nurses, we work our tushies off and deserve to be compensated thusly. I love Florida, but am hesitant to move there b/c of the low salaries. My home state is (cold) NJ and there are plenty of nice towns, (with low living costs) with hospitals that pay around $27-32/hr for new grads, esp. on the night shift. If beautiful Fl. would just show a little more respect for it's nurses then I'd be there in a second!

I also feel that while at work (and I'm still a tech...graduation soon baby!) most nurses I know are completely selfless...they all deserve to go home to their nice house and get in the jacuzzi tub at the end of a long day! WE ARE NOT MARTYRS!!!! When you feel best about yourself, you are able to help to help MORE people.

And the point that others of us are making is that Nurses in Florida having been fighting for better pay for 20 years. And it has been a waste of time and energy.

Perhaps a mass exodus of nurses would force the issue.

And quite bluntly if you do not like what you are getting paid, where you at, and that is really important to you, go to where you get the bucks. Don't insult those that have to live in FL. and have been fighting to no avail for better pay - it just adds insult to injury. Go where you get the pay, and the shortage in FL will help those nurses be able to negotiate for better pay.

In other words, FISH OR CUT BAIT!!!!!

PS. You can also encourage your elders to keep themselves up north.

[EMTPTORN]

i believe their are good paying nursing jobs in fl, one just must search them out....unfortunatly the best paying ones are pool w/o bennies which is not an option for many of us....in the panhandle area where michelle (and i) live on nights new grads can start for around 20......and i know of one place that pays >35 for night weekend pool.........i know there are better paying places..........but this wage does pay the bills and i live 5 min. from the prettiest beaches in america....so there is a trade off.

[NICU_RNwantsFL]

To TiffanyLee -
If one's cost of living is low, it is NOT necessarily because one "doesn't expect very much of oneself" (paraphrasing mine), as one of your messages alluded to.
My cost of living is low because I have no house payment, no car payment, no credit card debt, etc. I live within my means. I bought my house for cash - it is comfortable and suits my needs, but sure isn't the Taj Mahal. My cars are older but reliable (also bought for cash), but certainly not brand-new SUVs. I don't buy something if I don't have the money to pay for it, so no credit card debt.

Does this make me someone who doesn't expect too much of myself?
No, on the contrary - it makes me someone who is fortunate ( and grateful) to be debt-free and works hard to stay that way.

I guess we all have to choose professions that will financially support our chosen lifestyles.

[TIFFANYLEE]

Originally Posted by michelle95

If you want money Tiffany, why don't you go to medical school? You seem to have the attitude that is common in that profession.

On the other hand, I'd hate to be your patient. You wouldn't look at me as a person, you'd see me as a dollar sign.

Tootles.

Better yet I got my legal nurse cert maybe I can make a ton of $$ from nurse's like you !!

[pwp1289]

daughter and family--with my only grandchild--feel they cannot make it here in ny so they are returning to the panhandle (she went to college there and lived there for 6 years before returning to ny) i am heartbroken beyond belief--i want to be near them but at 58yo and only 6 more years to have 20 years in federal system--i cannot see myself going to fla for those wages as i am making over $80k now

[TIFFANYLEE]

Originally Posted by NICU_RNwantsFL

To TiffanyLee -
If one's cost of living is low, it is NOT necessarily because one "doesn't expect very much of oneself" (paraphrasing mine), as one of your messages alluded to.
My cost of living is low because I have no house payment, no car payment, no credit card debt, etc. I live within my means. I bought my house for cash - it is comfortable and suits my needs, but sure isn't the Taj Mahal. My cars are older but reliable (also bought for cash), but certainly not brand-new SUVs. I don't buy something if I don't have the money to pay for it, so no credit card debt.

Does this make me someone who doesn't expect too much of myself?
No, on the contrary - it makes me someone who is fortunate ( and grateful) to be debt-free and works hard to stay that way.

I guess we all have to choose professions that will financially support our chosen lifestyles.

I have to agree we all need to support our self in this world that is not why I choose nursing 27 years ago but I belive as nurse's who are demand now we need to ask , no DEMAND better wages and since there is a shortage we should get the $$$. I am not in debt and have a nice lifestyle , I work hard but expect payment for that experience . Nurse's are needed . I will always have a job but I will work hard for $$$ not so hard for less . The public must begin to understand who is keeping them comforable in the hospitals or Nursing homes who is really caring for them . I think alot of the country has caught on to the idea that nurse's no longer work for pennies . I am sure if you want to work for low wages or lower wages you can get that job . But as for me I will wait out the higher paying postions or do travel nursing people are people I don't care who I nurse but how much it pays !!

[orchid]

hi guys...I am a new grad , any idea where would be a good place for me to start, a lot of the hospitals in my area are asking for experience...I am near Sarasota.. any advice will be helpful..thanks

[orchid]

Originally Posted by EMTPTORN

i believe their are good paying nursing jobs in fl, one just must search them out....unfortunatly the best paying ones are pool w/o bennies which is not an option for many of us....in the panhandle area where michelle (and i) live on nights new grads can start for around 20......and i know of one place that pays >35 for night weekend pool.........i know there are better paying places..........but this wage does pay the bills and i live 5 min. from the prettiest beaches in america....so there is a trade off.

HI...does your hospital take new grads? thanks for the advice