Hey, I was wondering if some of the Dec 06 grads will share their job offers. The latest salary numbers I have are about $20/hr in Austin/Dallas with $1-$5 differentials for nights and weekends and...
As we progress in the program we went from agonizing over the A to being happy to pass. Take the practice tests, attend the lectures, and do your best. Get to the point where you don't beat yourself...
grnmtngirl replied to bblair's topic in Texas Nursing
I was an elementary teacher for 3 years before going to nursing school. I was surprised at how much teaching is part of my work now. It is a key factor in my clinical reviews and I get consistently...
I'm not familiar with many parts of Dallas. I have been to Irving although from what I hear its growing very rapidly and the prices are rising sharply! It seemed like a nice safe area but very...
grnmtngirl replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Career
I'm also a student. Quickest ways I'm looking at for cash: Working nights in a hospital with a big night diff. Working weekends in a hospital with a big weekend diff. Working baylor weekends (work 24-...
I'm curious- are the CNAs at your facility getting paid the same shift differential as nurses or other health professionals who receive higher hourly salaries? Or is the differential less? It seems...
grnmtngirl replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas Nursing
I agree. Sitting in traffic for hours is not going to work for me. I guess that's why I was hoping to work close enough to downtown or inside it to get to everything I want... Thank you all for the...
Crazy idea here from a student... but would your ICU float pool allow you to pick up 1 additional shift each week with them? That way you can keep your current job but get experience in an Adult ICU....