Genetics56

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1. Any Direct Entry NP programs that will take a non-RN with a BS from another field

   Genetics56 replied to Teapot12345's topic in Post Graduate

   WOW. I had no idea these type of program existed. I'm seriously going to look into these programs. You might have saved me many years of student loan debt. I already have a biology degree and healthcare work experience. I'm seriously thinking about b...

2. I have a tough question

   Genetics56 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Everyone, What services do you all feel that are you missing that you could use that could be utilized via the Internet? What would you like to have develop that would help you with your daily job? Thank you for your time.

3. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   There isn't any job out there that a person would become rich with when you look at the wage per hour worked. Doctors are at the top of all professionals for wage per hour earned. The big money comes with fringe benefits, business deals, investments...

4. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   You basically described exactly what I'm refering to for the nursing salary.

5. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   I think we can all agree with what you are saying. A young person right out of nursing school (be it tech school or from a university) needs to be smart with how they start their working life (its a different story for the nontraditional students). P...

6. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   I live in Wisconsin. Even with the numbers that I shared, the couple would be above the median income level. There are plenty of side jobs that a nurse could do to increase their income level to help pay for bills. I often hear of job ads looking for...

7. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   Exactly. My first job after high school was working at a feed mill. I made $9 an hour. My second job was working at a scissors factory. I made $12 an hour. After four months on the job, the plant cut down to only 1st shift. So I lost my job. My third...

8. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   Driving a bently, living on the beach, having a house party every weekend (need to keep my social repuatation up to par), purhasing a new big screen tv every month, taking exotic vacations, and eating out every night. or Have to live in San Francisc...

9. Is the pay really that bad??

   Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

   So you are saying that experienced nurses should make a 6 figure income? Why? Seriously, why do you think nurses should be paid so much? Some doctors don't even make that much. And nurses can't do the work that they do (the careers in bold). Drive a...

10. Is the pay really that bad??

    Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, be happy you have a good job, have job security, saftey (for the most part), get paid a good wage, and so many other good factors for being a nurse. I've seen people that I know that complain about how much they make no matter what the income l...

11. Which state would be ideal for me??

    Genetics56 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stay away from the MW, NW, and NE then. You won't be able to escape the extreme heat in the summer if you want to escape the snow. For cost of living, most places in the south are good for the cost of living.

12. Is the pay really that bad??

    Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    One of the great things about a nursing career is the flexibility. You can go from one job to another. I argue that the starting salary for nursing is not bad at all (the second highest average starting salaries for people with a BS degree). I think ...

13. Is the pay really that bad??

    Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    But you also get a bigger check at the end of the year and your end net worth is still higher. The more dollar you make per hour, the more dollar goes towards taxes. If you make 1 dollar an hour, a certain percentage will go to taxes. If you make 2 d...

14. Is the pay really that bad??

    Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not really bad. Really bad is making $7 an hour for a full-time job. For a person with a BS degree in any field, $11 an hour is bad. I work as a clinical research coordinator making $32,000 a year. I also work another job (from home) makin...

15. Is the pay really that bad??

    Genetics56 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    Commercial fisherman - As much as $20,000/week Once the fish die, or there are no longer fish in your area, you no longer have a job. You also have to take into account costs. Oil rig worker - $420/day A slip of the chain can kill you! Wildland F...