Shelley1960

Shelley1960 has 13 years experience and specializes in E.R., Cardiac surgery.

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1. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

   Shelley1960 replied to Shelley1960's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks bonesrn,that's the truth. It's the "Duke" in name that they feel you should be kissing their feet. They can afford to pay us more but as you say we are second class. I'd like to see a day without nurses,they would be thinking twice. What do yo...

2. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

   Shelley1960 replied to Shelley1960's topic in North Carolina

   Very true. I still love it here in NC. Just wish we nurses were payed better here.

3. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

   Shelley1960 replied to Shelley1960's topic in North Carolina

   The other hospitals are higher in relation to Duke. Rex and Wake Med start around 32.00. I was just shocked at Duke is all. I am not trying to bad mouth anyone just a comment about the level of pay was shocking to me.

4. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

   Shelley1960 posted a topic in North Carolina

   THE SALARIES IN N.C. ARE VERY LOW COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE. DUKE WANTED TO START ME AT 24 AND CHANGE PER HOUR with 12 years experience in Cardio-Thoracic! COMING FROM LOS ANGELES I WAS WAS FLOORED. WE GET PAID 40 PER HOUR ON AVERAGE. I KNOW THE COST O...

5. salaries for duke and UNC hospitals

   Shelley1960 replied to jsnj2009's topic in North Carolina

   I can't believe how low nurses are paid at Duke ! Coming from Los Angeles we get paid around 40.00 an hour. I know the cost of living is cheaper here in N.C. but Duke insults our intelligence! Starting around 24-25.00 day shift is just a shame