FatElvis

Urgent Care Ambulatory Medicine

New Member

FatElvis has 23 years experience and specializes in Urgent Care Ambulatory Medicine.

Hating Nursing Currently

FatElvis replied to vanaly's topic in General Nursing

I never wanted to do floor nursing, because of the issues you cite. You are overworked, and if you are a new grad, you are underpaid. My advice--get some experience, and keep checking the job boards. It may take some time, but find an area you like, ...
Urgent care pay?

FatElvis replied to nurse carla espinosa's topic in Ambulatory

Depends on the company. I was making 41.00/hr at my last job. But I also put in 15.5 years and had negotiated for a pretty good raise when I became a Team Lead. Night shift and weekend differentials can make a difference if it's a 24 hour facility. H...
Trouble Finding Work

FatElvis replied to FatElvis's topic in Men

The company that "hired" me and then didn't call is a home health agency. Obviously, not a very professional one.
Trouble Finding Work

FatElvis replied to FatElvis's topic in Men

Glad you haven't had any problems getting work. And hat's off for joining nursing profession when you did.
Trouble Finding Work

FatElvis posted a topic in Men

So, I'm 56 years old. Will be 57 in May. I have devoted over half my life to the medical field. 7 years as an EMT. 22 1/2 years as an RN. I have interviewed for 4 different jobs, one of which actually "hired" me. I haven't heard from this company for...