first RN paycheck?

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I'm currently a 16 year old nursing student at Palm beach state college and I was just curious to know what others have done with their first RN/ BSN paycheck .

Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.
I bought a Louis Vuitton bag. My husband made me return it. 😜 I'm glad he did, but I saved a little at a time and bought it later after the Bills were paid.

Hahaha! Sounds like mine too.

Anne, RNC

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Omgosh! I bought a LV handbag and never told my husband how much i paid for it.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

My first RN paycheck (June 2010) was actually less than my last LPN paycheck (May 2010). I was an LVN for approx. four years before earning the RN license. It was dispiriting to start as a new grad RN after having worked as an experienced LVN.

My first RN paycheck was used to pay the student loans, mortgage, car payment, electricity bill, water/sewage & trash bill, and buy groceries.

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Specializes in Rehab, pediatrics.

My first check went towards savings for a house and I spent a little to buy stuff for work i.e.:new scrubs, new shoes, and new stethoscope. I still live with my parents and plan to until I have enough saved for my first home and my school loans paid. I found that I do tend to spend more for stuff I want now since I'm not counting change as much. Usually each paycheck I reward myself with a little something such as a new outfit.

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Cute topic... I will be getting my first paycheck in April...I'm looking forward to spending some money on myself and treating my husband to something special, as he sacrificed greatly for me on my journey.

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Dang, I can't remember it was so long ago.

But I was young, living at home with only a car payment/insurance and it was a big jump in pay for me, especially going from part time to full time. My parents would have loved for me to stay at home and save the first year's pay.

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I took a picture and sent it to my mom, who is also an RN, then I cashed it and it went into my account for paying bills and such. I did buy dinner the next time my husband and I were out.

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.
Omgosh! I bought a LV handbag and never told my husband how much i paid for it.

Oh he knows.....

I used mine to help get me a new car since my one in school was a piece.

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Probably stuff I didn't want to pay for.

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

My first pay was as an undergraduate as a 3rd year on rostered placement (we got paid as were part of the staffed numbers). Our whole class got our first pay check together so we went out for dinner and drinks.

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I bought a Louis Vuitton bag. My husband made me return it. 😜 I'm glad he did, but I saved a little at a time and bought it later after the Bills were paid.

Omgosh! I bought a LV handbag and never told my husband how much i paid for it.

Just starting my pre reqs for nursing school, but I was lucky that my first job out of HS was a great paying one at a major transportation agency. I, too, bought an LV bag with my first paycheck. (And I'm a guy) Maybe we should start and FB group lol.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

Paid bills. Boring! When I caught up a little, I did buy myself a better stethoscope-engraved and all. :)

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