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No. 40
from br107
Old Dec 15, 2005, 02:47 AM

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in the process. finishing up pre-reqs and researching local adn programs.

ba in economics. past career WAS in sales operations, marketing. bye, bye, world of commerce. i always knew health care was where i was "meant" to be. never really acted on it until a recent layoff and some soul searching nudged me to take action. very cool. the whole turn of events has a "fated" feel to it. ya ya i know soooo corny. lol.
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No. 41
from sawbuck
Old Dec 15, 2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by piper_for_hire
Just started a few months ago. So far, so good. I know all about loosing your motivating for your current career. I just couldn't see myself sitting behind that desk saying "we'll touch base later" for another 30 years. So not for me.

-S
I have been an RN for 11 yrs now and earned my degree BSN at the age of 45. I was medic in the Vietnam era. Before I worked many facets in the construction industry. Nusing is good when we can "Nurse." There is a lot of baggage to carrry along with the job. To do it again I would seek a slant on Sonography of Nuclear Med nursing. Great future in these fields.
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No. 42
from sean_rn
Old Dec 29, 2005, 12:53 AM

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Go for it.

I became a nurse at 30 and have had no regrets, best decision I have ever made. Yes i had to pay my dues initially but the same holds true for any job. The options have seemed limitless: My nursing career has brought me to many places, ie: Cruise ships, Asia, africa, USA (I'm Canadian) and am now working as a flight nurse in California... awsome job. I have only been an RN for 7 years! Not to metion the $100,000 + I have made each year for the past 4 years. Go for it.... I am sure you too will have few regrets.

Sean : )
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No. 43
from xng
Old Dec 29, 2005, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sean_rn
Go for it.

I became a nurse at 30 and have had no regrets, best decision I have ever made. Yes i had to pay my dues initially but the same holds true for any job. The options have seemed limitless: My nursing career has brought me to many places, ie: Cruise ships, Asia, africa, USA (I'm Canadian) and am now working as a flight nurse in California... awsome job. I have only been an RN for 7 years! Not to metion the $100,000 + I have made each year for the past 4 years. Go for it.... I am sure you too will have few regrets.

Sean : )
Mind telling me the specialty nursing degree that can earn 100,000 per year ?
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No. 44
Old Dec 29, 2005, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xng
Mind telling me the specialty nursing degree that can earn 100,000 per year ?
I do know that CRNAs (certified registered nurse anesthetists) earn over $100,000 annually in most parts of the U.S.
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No. 45
from NaomieRN
Old Dec 29, 2005, 07:15 AM

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I have been a Nutritionist for about 7 years, I am going back for nursing. I will start in September 06. My sister has been a nurse for about 12 years and still loving it. I just hope I dont get tired after 10 years. My mother used to say, never get tired of doing something good.

Good luck to you all!
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No. 46
from K98
Old Dec 29, 2005, 05:41 PM

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I retired from law enforcement after 25 years. I'm 45, a full-time student in an RN program due to graduate in June of 2006. I'm still working part-time as a police officer for mad money, but may give that up after graduation. My wife is an RN in a level one trauma center, and I would like to work in a unit similar to hers. We'll see what developes after graduation .
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No. 47
Old Dec 29, 2005, 10:46 PM

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Agency nurses here make $47 flat rate. There are so many shifts available, you can work 7 days a week. Maybe get cancelled 2-3 times a year. So work 4 shifts a week => 47*12*4*52 = $117K. Not bad.

-S

Originally Posted by xng
Mind telling me the specialty nursing degree that can earn 100,000 per year ?
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No. 48
from sean_rn
Old Jan 01, 2006, 12:28 PM

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That is exactly how I made 100,000+ for many years... was paid at a rate of 48/hr, worked 48hr/week and usually worked 44 weeks/year... (do the math) needed at least 2 months off a year to enjoy life and travel. Note: This was a position as a travel nurse, usually 3 month contracts at a time.. appartment, car, and travel to and from destination provided and paid for. I often worked more than 48/hr per week which usually brought my annual up to $115,000 to $120,000 USD. So as I said before... come aboard, we could use the help. PS. I have always worked trauma centers prior to being a flight nurse. I must not forget to mention that I always worked in California... I find this to be one of the better states to work in as a nurse.... minus the current governator
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No. 49
from shomelggs
Old Jan 01, 2006, 03:28 PM

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I worked for the largest beer manufacture in the St. Louis area before deciding to quite and persue my nursing career. I want to make a difference at the end of the day. I can actually say that I have enjoyed this a great deal.

I have good days and bad days but the payoff of helping those that can't help themselves if PRICELESSS!!!!
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