Welcome, I worked at BUMC for nearly 10 years and can safely say you do not want to be walking to work. It's a very shady area, during my tenure there were several assaults/muggings on staff walking to/from their car. Many female staff members had s...
Houston and Dallas (including nicer suburbs) pay fairly well. New grads start around $25/hr, shift diff adds $3/hr from 3-7pm. Nights typically is $5/hr, and weekend varies by facility but say another $6-9/hr. All of these are stackable, so nights...
Go for it, I see many second career RNs in the hospital. You'll have more time (36hr week) and earn more money than you currently make. Also factor in the earning potential with extra shift ability, overtime, shift differential, and critical shift p...
The biggest shortage here is for surgery RN's, most hospitals are offering bonuses. I had one in the mail last week for $15,000 for surgical RN's...if only.
Either residency will provide a great foundation, I'm biased and say to go the ED route but that's me.. It's well worth it and will get the new grad acclimated to critical care nursing and thinking. Flight nursing will require some experience, and s...
I have the option of (5) 8's or (4) 10's and have worked 10's for the past 6 years and has served me well. I have the luxury of picking my days and has served me well. I work Mon-Thurs and rather a 3 day weekend every week. Personally I rather have ...
Dallas_RN replied to Fiveeighteen's topic in Emergency
Everything you are feeling is completely normal, especially transitioning from the floor to the ED. Prioritizing and gut instinct will be your greatest ally. Over time you will find your groove and things that once frazzled you will be second natur...