ysproby

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1. New Grad Pay in Texas?

   ysproby replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas

   I am a med/surg RN-BSN

2. New Grad Pay in Texas?

   ysproby replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas

   I have been a nurse 2 years. I started with 24.75 (0.75 for BSN LOL). I stayed there 1 year and decided to move to local traveling and bumped up to $36 per hour not including shift diff!! Typical shift diff in Dallas is $3-4 starting at 3pm and $5-6 ...

3. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   ysproby replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   and after reading this article again it is like comparing apples to oranges! Sure some degrees will make less than an LPN but they should compare degrees in a similar field. Dental Assistants vs Dental Hygienist, LPN vs RN, Accountant vs CPA. You jus...

4. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   ysproby replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   O and let me say this, I went to a trade school, completed it, and worked in the field for 10 years. I maxed out in pay several years prior to leaving the field and I was worked like a slave!!!! IJS

5. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   ysproby replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   PS, a lot of places are not hiring LPNs anymore even though their skill level is pretty darn good! Hell they know more than me in most cases and I am not ashamed to admit it! If I need an IV started usually the LPN can getter done! but to make less m...

6. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   ysproby replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   I got my BSN when I was 32 (2 yrs ago) and it is the best thing that I have ever done! Not sure if I enjoy nursing but I definitely enjoy the pay (except when I overspend). And I make 2-3 times more than the experienced LPN/LVN and they work them way...

7. Taking ACLS, what to expect and how to prepare?

   ysproby replied to gloryfied's topic in New Nurse

   I took the ACLS and I didnt prepare at all. I had no problem passing it on the first try. They go over everything in detail for 2 days! You will do fine!

8. New grad, should I hold out at my current job or just take the first thing I can get?

   ysproby replied to Spikey9001's topic in Job Hunt

   apply for all jobs! Take the first one offered and if something else comes along you can always tell them you decided to go with something else. A bird in the hand beats a bird in the bush any day!

9. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

   ysproby replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

   I am a Med/Surg nurse and I currently work at an agency. They called me to ask if I could work in ED if they kept me in my scope of practice (which obviously to them that was taking vitals all night). It was really over rated. I was disappointed but ...

10. Advice on furthering education

    ysproby replied to DeliveryRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, GAVagabond, RN. This is the problem with nursing a a whole. There are always "gate keepers" trying to knock down someone elses dream and goal. Stop hating on people who want to further their education. RNewbie, get yours!!! Hating is a hard job ...

11. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    ysproby replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas

    I interviewed Thurs March 4 and they called me today! They asked a lot of behavioral questions so be prepared and be natural. Mostly they wanted to know how you handle stressful situations, how you have taught people in previous situations and how yo...

12. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    ysproby replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas

    I applied at Baylor and was offerred a position on the Med/Surg floor. I am so excited!!! YAY.

13. Can I wear scrub for an interview?

    ysproby replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas

    Definitely NO to the scrubs....unless you really don't want the job.

14. Nursing market becoming oversaturated?

    ysproby replied to xpose85's topic in Texas

    I am graduating in May 2010 and I have already landed a job! I was worried that I would have a hard time getting a position but I guess maybe I was lucky!! I applied for Baylor, got a phone interview, they called for an actual interview at the hospi...

15. New Graduate Nurse having trouble finding job in Dallas

    ysproby replied to lilk8tob's topic in Texas

    I am moving to Arlington but I graduate in May 2010. This site is making me nervous. I went to school thinking when I get out I will virtually be handed a job. Now I find out that there are NO jobs. I am graduating with a BSN and while I have nothing...