toadwoman

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1. Mandatory OnCall

   toadwoman replied to mjtrn's topic in General Nursing

   I was recently "offered" the chance to convert to a full time position at the hospital where I work per diem. I am reluctant due to the issue of mandatory call: 1-2 nights per week plus a 62 hour weekend per month. This is required and the existing...

2. What do you think you're worth?

   toadwoman posted a topic in General Nursing

   When negotiating a salary on a new job I have been invariably disappointed. I have been an RN for 15 years and am now working per diem (I now get to say no to overtime and call)and am making $24.75/hr-no benefits of course. My best friend has been...

3. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

   toadwoman replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Career Support

   I have worked as an RN for 15 years in a variety of settings- most being in the hospital. It has always been my intention to bring compassion, appreciation and respect to my job and whatever I endeavor to do but I must say the things that nurses end...