hughkona

hughkona has 8 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

   hughkona replied to 08GradRN's topic in Massachusetts

   IMO, you have to be very forward when applying for nursing jobs- experience or not. I typically send my resume and then call HR 2-3 business days later. I've also been known to call the hospital, ask for the dept you are applying into, ask for the n...

2. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

   hughkona replied to 08GradRN's topic in Massachusetts

   I work at St E's. Our union dues are about $800/year!! Ick. I am not a fan of unions, and am leaving this hospital after 3 years. I have 8 years experience and make about $40/hr. Night diff is $6/hr. I dont have my union book on me, so I can't te...

3. What pay are nurses making these days?

   hughkona replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   Boston MA, 8 years experience RN BSN $40/hr base $6/hr night diff $3.5/hr weekend/eve Picking up extra shifts: $75 for 4 hour shift, $135 for 8 hrs, $170 for 12 hrs.

4. Wages for RN, BSN

   hughkona replied to vjgersty's topic in New Hampshire

   I have 8 years experience. Per diem at SNHMC: $29 RN at CMC: $34 This is before any differentials. :) Hope that helps! Neither are union so I am not sure what the pay is for other specialties or for more or less experience.

5. Interested in moving to colorado

   hughkona replied to jessicams's topic in Colorado

   I am also thinking of moving here. I graduated in 2003, so about 8 years experience now. I currently work in NICU, but I'm wondering if anyone can provide approximate pay scale at any hospital or clinic they work at. I am coming from Boston, so I ...