I would say for a new grad that is pretty good! New grads in my area start about 22.00. And our raises are based on yearly evaluations. But I know the organization I work for didn't give raises for a couple years due to the economy....
I am also applying to BSU FNP Program, but am torn between BSU & Frontier.... I know people that are doing both, and they all love their respective programs.
When you get a call before you even leave your house w/ a frantic voice at the other end of the phone " Ummm.. we need you NOW!" and you walk into L&D full, post-partum full... preemie getting ready to get shipped b/c you don't have a nicu & ...
I'm also a USN vet, and graduated from ITCC in 07' w/ my ASN... I am currently working toward my BSN we get a $2/hr raise for it at my hospital. Anyway, IU gives 12 cr. hours for military experience, and accepts all credit hours from ITCC.... so it h...