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1. Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

   83studentnurse replied to 83studentnurse's topic in North Carolina

   Yes, I have heard nothing but good things about the area! Low 20s is not what I was hoping for in salary, unfortunately, but I would have to do the math on cost of living vs salary to see how it really compares to here.

2. Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

   83studentnurse replied to 83studentnurse's topic in North Carolina

   For what it's worth, I also have non clinical experience (more in the case management and sales arena); I might be looking for a job that utilizes those skills rather than a floor nursing position, but I could do either.

3. Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

   83studentnurse replied to 83studentnurse's topic in North Carolina

   Thank you! Any rough estimates of salaries for nurses wih a few years' experience?

4. Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

   83studentnurse posted a topic in North Carolina

   We are considering a move to either Raleigh-Durham or Charlotte. I'm curious what the job market is like in these areas. I have some hands on and also some sales/case management skills. I am enrolled in a bsn/msn program, but don't hold either yet. ...

5. Job market in Richmond?

   83studentnurse replied to 83studentnurse's topic in Virginia

   Thank you so much for the lovely note! Very encouraging! I have a job here that I love, but I may want to branch out when we move, especially since my options here have been limited from some specialities due to experience requirements. I am really h...

6. Job market in Richmond?

   83studentnurse replied to 83studentnurse's topic in Virginia

   Thank you, Kelly! I don't have experience in case management, but in a related role (screening patients for rehab placement), so case management would be a pretty natural transition. I do have experience in other areas, but I am also interested in...

7. Job market in Richmond?

   83studentnurse posted a topic in Virginia

   Hello: my family is considering relocating to richmond. What is the job market like there? I would be looking for a job in case management or similar, preferably part time. I realize that part time may not be possible to start. Any insights are appr...

8. Mountainside School of Nursing

   83studentnurse replied to espnn76's topic in New Jersey

   I don't know about the GPA -- go on the website, I think it has all the info about requirements. There's no waiting list; they either accept you or they don't. Also, you can call the school -- they're very good about answering any questions you have...

9. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   83studentnurse replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Students

   One more comment from a fellow career-changer (left a management position in PR for nursing). It's scary. You will have bad days and second guess your decision. I go home many days and don't feel rewarded, like I did something meaningful for patie...

10. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    83studentnurse replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Students

    I admit I haven't read all of the responses, but I wanted to definitely encourage you to go into nursing -- I'm sure you'll be great at it! I agree that male nurses are often have an advantage over females ... you bring attributes that only 7% of t...

11. Nurses and Organ Donation

    83studentnurse replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a donor and have been since I got my license. I won't need the organs after I'm gone! I've heard the concern that doctors might not care to save you as much if you're an organ donor ... I find that hard to believe. Also, if the medics and doc...

12. No time off for new dad!!

    83studentnurse replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised to hear this story ... I can't imagine him not being able to get a single day off for the birth of his child! You have to weigh two things ... his presence at the birth of his child and his ability to keep his job (and the necessity o...

13. Male Nurses

    83studentnurse replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    I think male nurses are great! Male doctors and techs don't get harassed at all, so I wonder why male nurses (who generally operate somewhere between these two roles) should be any different. About 10% of my nursing class is male (it has been highe...

14. Has Anyone Ever USED Their Malpractice Insurance?

    83studentnurse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, I am required by my school to purchase $1M per claim $6M aggregate insurance from NSO (I am a renter, by the way). I think it only cost me about $29 a year! Although I'm not a nurse and am covered to an extent by hospital and school i...

15. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    83studentnurse replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    All schools are definitely not the same! However, that doesn't mean that the local private BSN program is always better than the local ADN program. In some places, the local ADN or diploma schools always have higher NCLEX pass rates and produce nurs...