maggijo

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1. PAY FOR NEW GRADUATE RN's FOR ST. LOUIS AREA

   maggijo replied to tigerrose's topic in Missouri

   I just accepted a job at Children's as a graduate nurse, and YES, there's a BSN differential.

2. Nursing shortage in St. Louis?

   maggijo posted a topic in Missouri

   How hard is it for a GN to get a job in St. Louis? I keep hearing that it's getting increasingly difficult for new grads to find jobs because of the economy. How can I improve my odds of getting a job? I have a previous degree and work experience, no...

3. Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

   maggijo replied to newgirljill's topic in Missouri

   In terms of reputable schools, Maryville U. is way up there in terms of NCLEX scores (most recent: 96%) and good reputation for their BSN program. Something to consider.

4. Missouri Salary Poll

   maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Missouri

   Yeah, StL is cheap compared to other cities, but under 100k for a nice house?? Where? I would think these houses are not located in high quality school districts.

5. I'm due to deliver a week before clinicals start. Should I take a semester off?

   maggijo replied to Hamik24's topic in General Students

   I have 2 children and personally, I do NOT recommend starting clinicals one week after giving birth! I could barely walk, much less think straight, one week after having a baby. Take a semester off, enjoy your new baby, and start up again when the du...

6. Any $40/hr jobs in STL?

   maggijo replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Missouri

   Do you know if you have to have seniority to be hired for a weekend option job? Also, do weekenders qualify for benefits (I know PRN don't)? What is considered the "weekend": Fri., Sat., and Sun.? Thanks!

7. Missouri Salary Poll

   maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Missouri

   Dumb question from a nursing student: does this mean that it would be +$5.00 for weekend nights?

8. services for antepartum moms...suggestions?

   maggijo replied to pelanurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for addressing this. I was on bedrest in the hospital for 4 weeks (additional 6 weeks at home), and I saw other patients on the antepartum wing ONE other time, there were NO group activities/movies/crafts, and I was depressed, lonely, and m...

9. How much is your pay?

   maggijo replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   Where do you live?? I KNOW the salary's nothing like that here in MO.

10. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Missouri

    I'm the original poster. I'm pretty sure of the base pay for new grads in the St. Louis area. I am most interested in hearing how much more people earn as they gain more experience. In other words, once I'm in the profession for 5 years or so, what k...

11. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo posted a topic in Missouri

    Sorry for the tacky question, but I'm curious: What is your salary? How many years have you been working as an RN? What MO city do you live in? What area do you work in? Thanks!

12. Where's that salary chart??

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if there is an updated salary chart? If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks!

13. How much is your pay?

    maggijo replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    New grads make $18.50/hr. in St. Louis, MO area. You can get a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a good school district for approx. 200-250k, depending on the part of town. This base salary is appalling, in my opinion. I can't believe some of the salaries on...

14. Where's that salary chart??

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me where I can find that chart I saw on here a few months ago that ranks all of the states for RN salaries (taking cost of living into consideration)? Thanks!

15. Know hospitals that pay for school?

    maggijo replied to jab3da's topic in Missouri

    Thanks for you helpful response about BJC. Did you have a say in what shifts you worked and in what area of the hospital, or did you have to take what you were given? Also, when did you approach BJC about helping out with tuition? Before entering sch...