Pay and being a nurse

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I am a nurse considering going back to school for my Master's NP degree. But, after talking with a pool nurse today, it seems that they can make more money than a NP. So I pose this question, what is the best way to make good money in nursing without having to work nights or weekends??

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Interesting question. I would like to know the answer to this.

Thanks.

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Specializes in ICU.

agency nursing with a lot of overtime

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

i have a friend that is an NP and we make the same salary which is around 75k a year, but the difference is that she works 40 hours a week and i work 50-62 sometime. she works mon-fri and i work weekends and holidays. i am tired of working OT and that alone encourages me to advance my career. if you go to salary.com you can see what NP's in your area make. and also bedside nurses can make very good money, but you have to consider how long they have been a nurse and if they work agency etc.. and most nurses with 15 or more years will probably make what agency makes or more. depends on where you live.

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For me,i believe if you want to advance in your career,its good.You can do it not neccessarily cos of money but for achievement sake.You can advance your career and still be a bedside nurse depending on the area you go to and your state.you really will have to look it up in salary.com and find out.

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Specializes in Infection Preventionist/ Occ Health.

Working pool usually does not give benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, etc. Most full-time NP positions, on the other hand, have comprehensive benefits packages associated with them.

In the end, it is unwise to make career decisions based solely on money. Job satisfaction is equally important, because most of us will continue to work well beyond age 62. Graduate school is hard work, but most NPs I have talked to said that they felt that it was worth the time and money.

Good luck with your decision.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Being an APN gives you more autonomy and more flexibility. The increased pay isn't bad either. For me, I went back to school in my 40's because even though I loved bedside ER nursing, I knew I couldn't continue that pace into my 60's. For me, that was the incentive.

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