Caring_RN21

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1. Wage for STNA or CNA

   Caring_RN21 replied to obringers's topic in CNA/MA

   The first hospital I worked at offered 15.50/hr +shift diff, that was in Pennsylvania. The hospital I work at now offers 15/hr + shift diff, that is in Florida.

2. advice on career decision

   Caring_RN21 replied to Caring_RN21's topic in General Nursing

   My gut wants to puke... lol There's a reason I wanted to move to FL in the first place, it's like paradise here.. great schools for the kids, low crime rates, tons of kid-friendly events. My gut says go for the CCU for the experience and money. B...

3. Should I wait to have a baby?

   Caring_RN21 replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It is possible.. but I'd say wait... Not only till nursing school is over, but I'd wait until you have 1 yr in experience so you have the time off to take to spend with the baby when you have it. I started nursing school with a 6 month old and 2 yr ...

4. advice on career decision

   Caring_RN21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am originally from PA I moved to Florida and have been working as a med/surg/tele RN.. I am not getting paid great money.. only 24.30/hr and that's including nights shift diff I have recently came upon an opportunity to move back to PA and work i...

5. New Grad...Is this typical?

   Caring_RN21 replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

   From what I've seen this is extremely common. Diploma nurses are very prepared ADN nurses moderately prepared BSN nurses mildly prepared when it comes to clinical competencies. The best advice I can give you is ask, ask, ask! Don't fear your limitat...