Knowledge is power they say, but I can't spend 40-60K on my education and make the same or almost the same I make now!! It won't feel right if that makes any sense :)
I currently make 84k/yr working a 45hr work M-F in the south, 3 weeks vacation, 8% 401k, this is in Occupational Health. I want to continue my education and work towards a FNP (currently BSN) but the two woman I know who are FNP's one makes 80k and the other says "Close to 90K" both have worse benefits than I do.
My job security is practically government I could work here until retirement with 2.5% raises yearly. So, I guess my question is can NP make 100-110K in the SOUTH LA/MS as new grads or close to it?
Thanks for the input!! I guess I got really lucky right place and right time :)
If the only reason you want to continue your education and become an NP is finical gain / benefits than please don't follow this carrier path! There are many wonderful reason to become an NP: stimulating practice environment, flexible schedule, challenges, a large degree of autonomy, and the ability to emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well provide comprehensive medical services. Please note, time off, great benefits, and a high salary are not on the list.
I work in an ER in TN, the new FNP's are $104k yr, with no benefits. The PA's with the same group (but who are men) are making $140k, they also have a little more experience.
Here is another point of view- although tired-- the best thing you can do for money-- is work your job and set aside money to start another business or invest in realestate etc. major apartment buildings-- its not as as hard you may think- obviosly every one on this site has drive and intelligence-
business owners- get someone to run it for you- take a percentage-
investors-- use property management-
the pro's--- just to name a few...
you can work when you want where you want-
income wont be an issue- medical benefits wont an issue--
tax benefits-- ohhh the deductions are cool-- a w-2 earner gets taxed at a high tax rate on 100% of pay
a business owner gets taxed less AFTER expenses......
The U.S. tax code was designed for business owners- not employees(slaves)
residual income- depending what you get into.
retire when you want you--- figure out what you need to live on-- replace that and then decide
what you want to do-- i am sure better nursing would happen- when it is done because you want to- not because you have to...
con's learning something else...
it is a shame how the schools are only picking the top 2%-- all teh A students---
A students become professors-
B students beome administrators
c students get the job done----
your best trial attorneys are C students---
your law professors are A students
and your judges are B students....
don't believe me--- research it-- it is a fact.....
either way--- getting your financial issues away from what you love-- allows one to be the best at what they want to do...
it allows the to learn other methods---
i have free time- i have money- i have learned and seen and been with people that cured cancer in other ways besides using chemo- or radiation therapy--- including many other diseases-
i have the time to know the true affects of amalgam fillings and fflouride- to be able to study in person and have full knowledge-- and be able to tell teh doc to go shove it-- and not be worried about my job....
the people i help- benefit-- which to me -- is all that matters--- the hospital can keep their money- i don't need it-
a job- is only a stepping stone--- put your financial health in order- nurse your finances-- it takes time-- but so does everything...
but it also frees you to do what you do best.... money isn't everything-- is what some will say--- funny--i been at this for a long time-- the only ones who say that-- arte the ones who have none....
money is a lubricant-- and you all know the value of K-Y jelly-- or oil in your engine--- with out-- it all seizes up---
lubricate your life- learn to make profits, not wages--- profits pay better.
I agree with cdelville. I understand you must pay the bills but to pursue a career path solely for the quest of money will most likely manifest negatively in patient care. I get a sense from your post though, you do have a passion for hands-on patient care. Follow your bliss, do what brings you the most happiness and the money will follow. :redbeathe
If it is a challenge you are wanting and a little more direct patient care why not just go prn at a facility for the experience and the adrenaline rush. It really is not worth the money it costs and it sounds like you have a dream job overall.
Specializes in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Nursing.
xjamxtc,
I agree with you! Everyone should try their hand at learning how to acquire investment real estate. I have close to a dozen apartments right now and counting and boy it's a lot easier money than doing endless hours of overtime or making productivity bonus as a nurse.
cdelville
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If the only reason you want to continue your education and become an NP is finical gain / benefits than please don't follow this carrier path! There are many wonderful reason to become an NP: stimulating practice environment, flexible schedule, challenges, a large degree of autonomy, and the ability to emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well provide comprehensive medical services. Please note, time off, great benefits, and a high salary are not on the list.