doegirl

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1. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

   doegirl replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Considering the amount of stress, responsibility, and effort we put into our jobs, we aren't compensated for squat. Not to mention work schedules that are in near constant conflict with family and...

2. Realistic Salary Expectations Northern Maine

   doegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all; Looking to return to Maine, specifically the County. What can I realistically expect for an hourly salary in Aroostook County? My online research has salary figures all over the map. I don't...

3. Psychiatric Institutions

   doegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   My husband and I are wanting to go back to Maine. Right now we are in my home state of Ohio. He is originally from Garland. I am an RN with one year psychiatric and 2 yrs med-surg. I prefer...

4. instructor says nursing is not for me..

   doegirl replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

   You have to be able to talk to with people. I know, I share your pain. I've been a nurse for 7 years and I still have to make a conscious effort to make "small talk". I'm an introvert so being...

5. After 20 MONTHS of job search.....i give up.

   doegirl replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

   I wish I have some words of encouragement, but unfortunately I don't. This whole "nursing shortage" phenomena has been played to the max by colleges and universities. Many individuals have gone...

6. Can my insurance company disclose what meds I'm on?? Seeking treatment for drug depen

   doegirl replied to babypanda123's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would not advertise, but not lie either should the issue arise. Such issue could be a drug screen, for instance. It is of no concern to BON or coworkers what you have been legally prescribed by a...

7. Help! Relocating to Columbus, Ohio!

   doegirl replied to purple_rose_3's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Depends on what you are looking for. Is it city night life, good schools, or quiet suburbs? And how much are you willing to spend on rent/real estate. Some neighborhoods to look into-Upper...

8. Help! Relocating to Columbus, Ohio!

   doegirl replied to purple_rose_3's topic in Ohio Nursing

   All the major medical centers in Columbus are north of I-70. With your experience, I would also check out the Ross Heart Hospital, which is part of the Ohio State Medical