FWIW, I talked to a WGU recruiter earlier this week and was specifically told I must be full or part-time to be considered for the program. I even have to provide proof of employment.
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN/LVN
LPN pay is low. Jobs are scarce, and the jobs which are available are mostly in nursing homes. It's not worth it for many people. Not every one has the same personal or career goals as you do.
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to defibn's topic in Oklahoma
Your experience won't raise your pay. ICU and ER pay the same as every other specialty, so that won't help you either. If you can get hired into float pool that pays a small amount more. Salaries vary quite a bit by location, so I'm going to need to ...
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to BadMoonOnTheRise's topic in Online Learning
This is sounding like it could be a very good fit for me. I signed up for more information, so I should be hearing from someone soon. Do you know when the semesters start? Is it the traditional January, June, and August?
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to BadMoonOnTheRise's topic in Online Learning
Thanks, featherz. I just skimmed WGU's website and it definitely looks like what I want. Do you know how long students have to complete the community health practicum? I have unlimited overtime at my job and usually work 48-60hr/wk. Fitting in 90 hou...
I will soon be moving to an area where the nursing market is much more competitive than where I live now. Honestly I have no interest in getting a BSN, but am considering it to make myself more competitive in my upcoming job search. That being said, ...
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to Soliloquy's topic in Washington DC
I'm sorry you hate your job so much. I've definitely been there before. I don't mean to pry, but would you mind telling me a little about why it's so bad?
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to jrsRN07's topic in Relations
I'm sorry jrs, but you seem to be very socially lacking. Also, you were given the name and physical description of a former co-worker and you really couldn't remember her? That's unsettling. How do you distinguish your patients?
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to amygarside's topic in Activism
I’m sure your situation would be a lot better if a Republican were president. You know, one of those Republicans who seeks to eliminate the very programs you live off of. Also, the repair you had done was cosmetic. There is no reason why you shoul...
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to kjordan5's topic in Oklahoma
Only one hospital in Tulsa pays $22 an hour. The rest will be closer to $20. HR will lie and tell you they pay less because they have better benefits, but they don't.
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Relations
Patient who couldn't swallow and had a hiatal hernia. No one could get an NG tube down. Patient had been NPO for 10 days only receiving NaCl IV. Family was (understandably) going crazy because the patient was withering away and dying before their eye...
BadMoonOnTheRise replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Hunt
Lol, it's true. I live in Oklahoma, and there is a major nursing shortage here. New grads can get a job in any specialty (NICU is the hardest, but still possible.) However, the hospitals in my area are not very open to hiring new grads from out of st...