guess I'm a little slow on the reply lol. sorry about that. I did work for SLMVRMC a long time ago... as far as negociating sign on bonuses go as far as I can tell around Idaho they are pretty locked in to what you get will be what they offer. That b...
Hey Red Dog, I just wanted to let you know I understand very much how you must be feeling right now. I remember when I graduated the LPN program and passed the NCLEX I was the proud parent of a new nursing license , it was so amazing to hold it in m...
Thats Great!!! I actually graduated the RN program at CSI in May of '06 doing it the exact same way. I would highly recommend this approach to anyone thinking of becoming a nurse. My experience as a LPN has been critical in my developement as a proff...
I originally posted this days before I graduated the RN program last year. Since than I finally passed the RN course almost a year after graduation and have negotiated myself some exceptional deals. I can say that more than half the battle is knowing...
If you are looking for a school it may be hard because it seems everybody is trying to be a nurse, but a word to the wise DON'T GIVE UP!!! If school has taught me anything as long as you keep trying you will get on the list. Make the nursing instruct...
I am graduating in may and I have a couple of years experience as a LPN and hope to make a little extra cash for my experience. Does any one know the average pay for new grads with experience?
I went through the LPN program at CSI and worked as a therpy tech while I went through the program. I am now working as a LPN and I have a month to go to finish the RN program. I would recommend doing this because it gives you a good base to go from ...
frixion replied to HarryPotter's topic in New Nurse
Pay does it for me, a competitive salary will always draw a person in. If you are on a limited budget you can divert money's from other components like benefits and holiday pay to get people in the door in it for the almighty dollar.
Me as well, I would like to be a NP to give orders and work with doctors, but I want to become an CRNA for the money and because I love math which I hear is very involved in the CRNA course. Thanks for your reply :)
Good point on the respect thing, I am an LPN right now and I am working on my RN with a month to go. I just want to head in the right direction for pay and a rewarding career. No offenece taken