scu51lly

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1. Is my employer screwing me here?

   scu51lly replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

   absolutely, OT is added income.

2. Is my employer screwing me here?

   scu51lly replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

   Stearnsy, yes i am absolutely sure. Keep in mind that you will see a higher amount taken out for withholdings, however, it's due to them being compounded over 6+ pay periods (hopefully less)

3. Is my employer screwing me here?

   scu51lly replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

   you only jump the tax bracket if you receive "extra" income (i.e. vacation time, bonus, raise (promotion not switching positions), etc) OP won't be getting any of these, as he has changed jobs (within same co) PTO is taxed higher (don't know the tech...

4. Is my employer screwing me here?

   scu51lly replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

   Wezzie is correct. your tax liability is what it is, they won't take anymore than they would have otherwise. However, if they fail to deliver on their commitment of "up to 3 pay periods" (which by the way sounds like someone dropped the ball on that ...

5. Preparing for Anatomy/Physiology 2

   scu51lly replied to johnny depp23's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i'll bite...WOW *wine k, i think i've found the words, it goes something like this: Don't ask for help while insulting people (or advice they might dispense), it really isn't cute. Looks like you have the brains for the books, but lack in the person...

6. For those thinking about becoming a second career nurse

   scu51lly replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

   I trained OR nurses for over a year and a half (using barcode scanners in the OR to track implants) during that year, I developed a deep respect for nurses, I saw their interactions with the gods...i mean surgeons and their dedication to the patients...

7. peace corps?

   scu51lly replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

   Have you about Doctors Without Borders, it is a humanitarian mission and you get to practice as a nurse. or Perhaps as others have mentioned the Peace Corps might have nursing positions and you can remain active. just

8. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

   scu51lly replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

   I should have said...this is will be my second career. :)

9. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

   scu51lly replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

   31 (this year) I'm taking my first pre-req as we speak!

10. Who's right: the RN or the LPN?

    scu51lly replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same "headache" with my Hep-B series...i kept forgetting to get the follow up shot. We didn't have to restart the series when I forgot the SECOND shot. However, when I forgot the THIRD shot and went back a year later to get it I had to tak...

11. California bon requires ssn before eligibility to take the nclex-rn

    scu51lly replied to examinee0705's topic in California

    This is very true. Some programs have gone as far as NOT accepting students who cannot provide a valid SSN. No sense in having them go through the program if they can't become licensed.

12. If I want to become a RN, what's the best path?

    scu51lly replied to hcer4507's topic in California

    Do not let anyone tell you any different! I've known people who dropped out from HS, were involved in drugs and had to take the GED to complete HS. These folks turned their lives around and got it together. One became a RN and the other is completi...

13. Selecting a Nursing Program

    scu51lly replied to scu51lly's topic in General Students

    Everyone is so great for their input. Your words and experience have really answered many questions and given me a lot to consider. you've all made some decisions a bit easier also. Thank you so very much.

14. Selecting a Nursing Program

    scu51lly replied to scu51lly's topic in General Students

    thank you Jules for your direction, these are great points.

15. Selecting a Nursing Program

    scu51lly posted a topic in General Students

    hi everyone, As I begin to review nursing programs, I am having a hard time understanding the ranking OR if there is such thing. I live in Southern CA and have many programs in close proximity. I know I want to go for a BSN, and I've been looking at ...