MAPalumbo

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1. Nursing is pathetic...

   MAPalumbo replied to [email protected]'s topic in Career Support

   Hey nurse dude, why didn't you become a plumber ? instead of complaining get out and do something to change your situation. i have been an RN for 20yrs, it's not about the money maybee that's your problem. i currently make $26./hr + shift diff etc. a...

2. Are you satisfied with your current employment situation as a nurse?

   MAPalumbo replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   After 22 yrs in nsg i can still say i love my job. i work in an acute care area pacu, the work is fast paced and challenging. i enjoy the high tech environment. i work nights and try to stay out of the politics. i'm maxed out at $25./hr +diff, this ...

3. Home Health Care Nursing Notes Efficiency

   MAPalumbo replied to aerrett's topic in Home Health

   I am new to home health however I have dictated reports in the hospital setting and prefer it. It would be much faster to dictate reports rather than filling out foolish forms also I would not have forms to return to the office. It's a good idea.

4. getting started in w/ nursing career

   MAPalumbo replied to shinyemerald's topic in General Nursing

   Don't waste you're time getting an LPN, there are few jobs and credits will not be transferable to an RN program. Go to an RN associate program 2yrs.

5. unions for nurses

   MAPalumbo posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone belong to a union, pros and cons of your experience ? ------------------

6. nursing salaries

   MAPalumbo replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I work in PACU in ME and after 20yrs I'm making $26.00/hr + diferentials. We are experiencing a severe shortage and are expecting another market increse this year. Also looking at a union should be interesting. ------------------