care4ppl

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1. Millionaires on nursing salaries

   care4ppl replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

   My husband and I listen faithfully to Dave Ramsey who gives financial advise. If you go to daveramsey.com you will be able to find the radio station in your area. He is a wizard. We are on our way to being debt free except the house by December next ...

2. Northern Maine

   care4ppl replied to dnw826's topic in Maine

   The cost of living in Maine can be expensive as compared to other places in the country. The housing market is going through the roof and renting isn't exactly cheap anymore. The Augusta area is a nice area. You are about 1 hour from Portland if you ...

3. Has anyone here never passed NCLEX, and never became a RN or LPN?

   care4ppl replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX

   I actually know of 2 people who went to the same school, in the same class who have never passed the NCLEX. One has tried 6 times, the other a couple times but it has now been 7-8 years since they graduated. How sad....

4. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

   care4ppl replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

   Are there programs for this online or do you have to actually attend a school in person. Forensics has always interested me but never thought about going to school for it. Any information you might have would be appreciated.

5. Pay in Maine

   care4ppl replied to Happeetxn's topic in Maine

   As a new grad 2 years ago, I started out base pay $41,070.00 with 10% differential on top of base pay for eve/nights and 25% difference for weekend (sat/sun). In 2 years I have increased my pay by $7,500.00 in advancements.

6. Pay in Maine

   care4ppl replied to Happeetxn's topic in Maine

   As a new grad I started out at $41,070.00 with 10% extra for eve/nights and 25% additional for weekend pay (sat/sund). In 2 years I have increased my pay by $7,500.00 with advancements.

7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   care4ppl replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course?I took the test immediately after graduation but did take a week long NCLEX review course but do not remember the name of it. Very ...

8. NCLEX RN shuts off at 90!

   care4ppl replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in NCLEX

   I took the test 2 years ago and my stopped on 75 questions. I was done in 1/2 hour. I was so scared I didn't pass but I did and was so relieved. Don't let the number scare you. It analyzes how you are doing as you go.

9. Do you exercise on the days you work?

   care4ppl replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

   I only work out 3 days per week usually M/W/F but if I have something planned those days I will fill in other days. I only work 8 hours day though so that makes a big difference. I don't know that it is good for you to work out on the days you work 1...

10. Hello-Spankin' new to Cardiology Nursing

    care4ppl replied to blackIrish's topic in Cardiac

    How has your first month been on the new unit. I am sure you are doing fine. Just keep looking at strip after strip. I am also new in cardiology and at times feel incompetent because I am in a cardiology dept but am not comfortable with telemetry. I ...

11. Respitory Therapy Schools

    care4ppl replied to caligirl2's topic in California

    To be honest with you, my husband wanted to get into the medical field but really did not want to do nursing so he chose Respiratory. He just graduated in MAY and already has a job starting at just about the same amout, if not more than new nurses do...

12. From Maine

    care4ppl replied to acadia's topic in Maine

    I am new to the website. Found it yesterday researching information online. I am a native but lived and practiced as an LPN in California for 5 years. Now working in Maine as an RN. Any nurses out there working in a cardiology clinic??