joe134

Hey everyone. Ive heard that the hospitals in NYC are requireing a 4 year degree as opposed to a 2 year degree for RNs. Any truth to this?

Hey everyone. First, i just wanna say thanks for all the informative replies.I think i get the jist of what a lot of people mean by not making enough as a nurse. Its not that they dont make a decent salary, they just dont feel its enough for the work they do, which I understand. Thats the boat im in now. Im an electricians apprentance, the works hard and can be very dangerous. It sucks working outside at 7am when its 10 degrees out. The most an electrician can make is 20-30 an hour,unless your self employed. I dont feel thats enough for that kind of work.My father is self employed and makes a decent amount, but the stress ive seen him go through all my life is not worth it. Constantly worrying about getting work and fixxing problems. Its more then i want.A few questions about nurseing though. Why is it that I see some schools requireing 2 years of prerequisties for the RN program, while other schools only require one year?I would figure there would be something set in stone that you required, not just the schools own rules. Another Big question is regarding the stress you guys go through. I understand that you are given to many patients and work long days but can anyone elaborate on this. Ive read horror stories about nurses hateing their jobs and im trying to get a jist of why. I know its not a perfect job but i think i would rather spend my time helping people than working hard just to get some lights working. Thank you all for your time.

hey everyone. Im looking in to becoming a nurse and ive got some questiongs regarding stress. Ive been reading a lot of horror stories about the strees of being a nurse and how easily nurses get burned out. I understand there is a tendancy to give to many patients to a nurse, or the hours can be hard, but can someone please elaborate.What are some of the average hours/shifts you guys work? I imagine there are certain postions/wards/parts of the hospital that are more stressfull then others, can anyone shine some light. Right now im an electrican, the works hard and dangerous and id like to be able to move around the country,The nurseing path seems like a good one for what i want in life. Ive spoken to some nurses who love their jobs and make good money. Im just trying to look at this from all angles. thanks

well in my opinion 50-60k is good money, not amazing. it would allow me to live a good life. As far as advancement ive always thought that there was a lot of room for advancement. Move up to a NP or whatnot.Im only 20 so ive got plenty of time, go back to school if need be. thanks for the reply.

Ive been doing a lot of reading on this site and noticed that alot of people complain about pay. However, I read classifieds, sallary.com, and testimonials on here as well that are saying 50-60 grand a year. While your not getting rich, this seems like a pretty decent salary, espically when it only requires 2 years of school to become an RN.Anyone explain?