esca2006

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1. Corizon RN - wages & raises

   esca2006 replied to victoriangirl's topic in Correctional

   Wow, that's not very much at all! And they dropped your pay? I didn't ask about the new grad pay but I know I'm not getting that much more. One of the new grad LVN disclosed her pay and she is making a little over $21! The RN manager did say that...

2. Real vs fake chest pain

   esca2006 replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

   Wow, such detail, this is immensely helpful and gives me a glimpse of what I need to do (and learn), to get myself to your level!

3. advice for new corrections nurse

   esca2006 replied to mchristensen5's topic in Correctional

   Great info everyone, thank you! I'll also be starting as a new correctional RN and these tidbits of info are so helpful. There are a lot of do this, not that, be firm, don't be caught up in being groomed...seems like a lot all at once but I'm sure ...

4. Corizon RN - wages & raises

   esca2006 replied to victoriangirl's topic in Correctional

   I'll be starting next week and Corizon offered a better hourly wage than the local hospital and clinics in this area! About $3 more in this area of KANSAS and is considered to be great pay. I will be making less than I did at my precious job but wi...

5. Anyone else get a call from a Nurse Recruiter at Virginia Hospital Center?

   esca2006 replied to RNBSN88's topic in Virginia

   They didn't ask clinical knowledge, just questions like "how would I handle a difficult situation", "what was the best care I have ever given, describe it." I didn't have to do a dosage exam. They were all very kind! You have to emphasize how much...

6. Anyone else get a call from a Nurse Recruiter at Virginia Hospital Center?

   esca2006 replied to RNBSN88's topic in Virginia

   Yes, that's what it is! Very low for such an expensive area! Only thing you can hope for is shift differentials and weekend/holiday pay.

7. New Grad BSN salary in northern Virginia???

   esca2006 replied to Dreaming2's topic in Virginia

   YES, $25/hour was what the hiring manager told me during my initial interview.

8. Fertility / Infertility Nursing???

   esca2006 replied to Sl1011's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would love to know what your starting salary was. I was interviewed recently and the hiring manage asked me for salary requirements. I just don't know what to put out there because if it's too high, she may not want to hire me. I hope she will c...

9. Question about IVF clinic job

   esca2006 replied to bailey27's topic in Career Support

   I was also interviewed for an IVF nurse position. I am a new RN-BSN grad. The hiring manager asked what I would like for starting salary. Would an IVF nurse be able to shed some light on what the starting pay should be? This is in the northern vi...

10. Fertility Nursing

    esca2006 replied to followyourbliss's topic in International

    I know salary varies by state. Will anyone let me know what their starting salary for this particular area of work was?

11. IFV nurse interview - Salary

    esca2006 replied to esca2006's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you for your comment! It makes me feel better about the number I have given. I've been job hunting and didn't want to be rejected over other potential candidates because of my salary request.

12. Anyone else get a call from a Nurse Recruiter at Virginia Hospital Center?

    esca2006 replied to RNBSN88's topic in Virginia

    Yes, I got a call back and went through the initial, talent plus, and peer interview. I had to do a urine analysis during the peer interview. I'm currently waiting on an email/call back to see if I am offered the position.

13. IFV nurse interview - Salary

    esca2006 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Help! I am a new RN-BSN grad and I went to an interview yesterday at an IVF clinic. The hiring manager emailed me back today and she asked what I would like my starting salary to be. I live in the NOVA, DC area and this job is in Maryland - 10 min...