Jildaelaine replied to PeacefulHeart's topic in Geriatric
How do you feel about Psych? I did it for 12 years, I am now doing Med/Surg Tele for the past 2 years, but they always need psych nurses and the work load is not that bad. Or go get your ACLS, that might help you get into a hospital setting. Jilda
Jildaelaine replied to hoopette34's topic in Travel
Hi, I am a 14 year RN veteran and I had the same idea you did. So I got a contract with Nursefinders a travel agency, and went to California. On my trip out there ( we drove and toured the country), I was called by the hospital I was going to work ...
Jildaelaine replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in General Nursing
I will tell you what I honestly know and until you have at least one year of experience in the field it will be hard to get any good pay. Starting pay at most places (except California) is around $20-21 an hour with full time benefits. After you ha...
Jildaelaine replied to seaglass123's topic in New Nurse
Hey, I have been an RN for 14 years and it does get better. Stick with it. It will help you grow as a person and you will be stronger and more confident for it. We all make those mistakes. I am always thrilled when my shift is over and I didn't k...