HappyGo1

HappyGo1 specializes in subacute.

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1. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

   HappyGo1 replied to lperkrn's topic in Career Support

   Hello, I just want to update on my new grad experience. I was really bummed out a year ago not being able to get hired. I finally got hired in march in a sub acute care. I am so happy there. They took me on as a new grad with no facility experien...

2. nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in Home Health

   U r def makin more money than me. Good for u. I was cut down to 18/hr last february. When I did my taxes I was furious. I have to pay 10% of my income because my job doesn't take out taxes. I already make so little to begin with. I have to suck...

3. nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in Home Health

   Yes, I am a new grad. That's why I needed some input from my fellow nurses. I'm a full-time home care nurse for just one client. Im not a visiting nurse. I stay with 1 client for an 8 or 12 hour shift. I can work anywhere from 3-5 days a week. I...

4. nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in Home Health

   Thank you for the useful information. I appreciate the experience I am getting. I just wanted to know if the rate was flexible in my case. It's good to know that their are fellow nurses who can nicely give me useful information. Thank you,

5. nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

   HappyGo1 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hello, I need some input from any home care nurses in nyc. Im currently working for an agency that is paying me 20/hr for a pediatric client with a g-tube. I accepted this rate bc they said they didn't have an RN case to give me. So I would get pa...

6. Nurse or Nanny?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

   I am def starting to put all the pieces together. The mother doesn't work. The agency did mention to put alot of writing for the nurses notes. Which I do to cover my *** by stating things like parents refused to baby proof, etc. I don't even know i...

7. Nurse or Nanny?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for their input. I will def take a look at all links n replies. I feel a bit more empowered. I feel more confident to not be scared in voicing my concerns with my agency n the mother of the child i care for. You are all correct!...

8. Nurse or Nanny?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

   I do have a good car, the commute isnt far. its the traffic. its only less than 25 miles away. i do have free childcare and i have no idea as to how much i will owe the irs. this is my first real job ever! This is my only opportunity to vent bc ba...

9. Nurse or Nanny?

   HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

   I wish I could move to upstate ny. My husband is a nyc firefighter so our home is nyc. I would like to give more details of medical issues with baby, but to be safe the main concern is his g-tube. baby has no life threatening issues. The mom lives...

10. Nurse or Nanny?

    HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

    LOL The only way I can run is if there is another job to run into. I am stuck because at the end of the day I am getting paid. When and if I ever get a chance to interview for a new job I wonder if they will appreciate my work ethic when I tell the...

11. Nurse or Nanny?

    HappyGo1 replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

    Im so happy to hear the support and feedback. I was concerned to sound like I was whining. I don't understand why they aren't taking the taxes out, but they did tell me when i do get my taxes done in april that I will have to pay back the government...

12. Couple both working shift work?

    HappyGo1 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, You have it pretty good. My husband is also a firefighter and similar schedule as your husband. I work 7days a week with no days off and I have a 2 year old. I feel terrible telling you this but you will take any job you can get and you wont ha...

13. Nurse or Nanny?

    HappyGo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is my first job as an RN. I work in NYC for a homecare agency. They told me there are no RN cases so I would be getting paid as an lpn at 20/hr. Some of my lpn friends are getting paid 23/hr as a new grad. so, already not too happy but begger...

14. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    HappyGo1 replied to lperkrn's topic in Career Support

    Hi all, I cant say im happy right now. i don't have any1 to share my long time of frustration of not getting a job as a new grad rn. I almost feel that I did nursing school for nothing. 4.0 GPA, honors and such really doesn't matter. People have told...

15. new grad rn case manager going rate?

    HappyGo1 replied to orgo geek's topic in Case Management

    I really appreciate that info ORGO! It will help me. Thank you:up: