Texman

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1. Can anyone tell me why there is a nurse shortage???

   Texman replied to MelH's topic in General Nursing

   Griping and complaining can do nothing but positive things. Although the tone seems negative, the outcome is positive as more nurses realize the truth, "plenty of doctors, plenty of patients, plenty administrators, plenty bosses, a shortage in the tr...

2. Can anyone tell me why there is a nurse shortage???

   Texman replied to MelH's topic in General Nursing

   Travelers can work four shifts a week and do well over six figures, nearly six with three shifts a week in a specialty area (ER, ICU, OR, L&D). The money is out there for anybody willing to go and get it.

3. Can anyone tell me why there is a nurse shortage???

   Texman replied to MelH's topic in General Nursing

   Nurses have a tremendous amount of emotional stress, physical work and little appreciation. Nurses can now make well over six figures with little effort. I certainly appreciate the shortage, but if you are going to be a nurse expect to work your tail...

4. Why bother?

   Texman replied to olympiad27's topic in NP

   I could not agree with you more. From my point of veiw (RN) advanced degrees mean a lot more work for the SAME amount of money. Check it out, I have worked side by side with Nurse Practitioners and PA's for years for the SAME amount of money. They wo...