Respiratoryguy

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1. Per Diem question ! ( need help )

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   I am thinking about waiting 3 months to see how it goes, and if I am not getting enough shifts I will look for a second per diem gig to help supplement my income.

2. Per Diem question ! ( need help )

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   Well luckily I have my own insurance that cannot be beat. I am more or less worried about how you set a home budget having no true idea of how much you will be making. I am an analytical person and it worries me when I don't know if the I's will be...

3. Per Diem question ! ( need help )

   Respiratoryguy posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have recently accepted a Per Diem position as a new grad respiratory therapist. A few things worry me about per diem though. How often do you typically get shifts ? Are there any real benefits to Per Diem other than salary increase? At what poi...

4. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   ICU is where I want to work actually. I have already weaned and extubated about 8 patients on my own , so I am looking forward to working with the critical care staff to help more get off those damn machines :) Only thing I wish was that more hospi...

5. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   Appreciate it everyone! I asked around and it looks like the starting rate for RRT is around 21-23 depending on the place. Seems like a pretty good starting salary especially with shift diff. working nights.

6. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   I think i may talk to the department manager today. She seems very down to earth and I think I feel comfortable asking her. I don't see what the problem would be just to ask , so wish me luck !

7. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for the responses! I appreciate all the feedback. Who knows, perhaps we will meet one day in the unit...

8. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   I have , without too much luck unfortunately. I am hoping for 20/hr or more to start here in south florida. Does that seem reasonable for a full time position ?

9. Hello nurses !

   Respiratoryguy replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

   It doesn't need to be tenet , but I had my heart set on a tenet hospital. I have heard so many different stories from other therapists who said new grad hourly starts from $15/hr to $26/hr depending on who you ask. Mind you , these are people quoti...

10. Hello nurses !

    Respiratoryguy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I have been visiting these forums for over a year now while finishing up school for respiratory therapy. I know I know , its a nursing forum but I have a thirst for knowledge that doesn't just stop at the heart and lungs. I love crit...