cinderblockdee

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1. Anyone else see this?

   cinderblockdee replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

   NY area easily its that or higher. In 2004, an RN with 5 years + experience was making 68,000 which is about 34/hour, that is without shift differential. SIL is currently per diem and makes 42/hour. No benefits, but steady work.

2. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

   cinderblockdee replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in 1987, and have worked in all areas within the hospital. Overwhelmingly, yes, I feel trapped by my degree. The only time I LOVED my job was when I was single, child free/stress free, and the shifts were only 8 hours. As life got in the ...