Jogirl

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1. THE REAl DEAL!!

   Jogirl posted a topic in California

   So I know its not all about the money, but just curious. For you nurses in the Bay Area (Oakland, San Fran....) I heard that nurses are starting at $60/hour. Is that true????

2. Tuition reimbursement !?

   Jogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   There are so many rumors that go around about pay and benefits... I'm just trying to figure out truth from fiction. I have finally finished my pre-req courses. YAY!!! Now I have to figure out what I can afford and where to apply. I have heard that so...

3. What road should I take???

   Jogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Everyone! I know that this is a complex question, but I was wondering if you guys would tell me the benefits and disadvantages of being an R.N vs. P.A. vs. being a nurse practitioner. I haven't been able to find very good info. on what being a ...

4. Getting worried !!!!

   Jogirl posted a topic in California

   Hi Everyone, So, I've just spent the last couple of hours reading threads on this site, and I'm very discouraged. It seems that my impression that most nurses enjoy their jobs is wrong. I know that I'm gonna have to clean up poop sometimes, and that ...

5. Holy Names/Samuel Meritt

   Jogirl posted a topic in California

   I'm just wondering if any of you know about the junior college "Holy Names" apparently if you go there you get to go straight to Samuel Meritt(no waiting list). Anyhoo.. I have a friend that just finished her pre-reqs there and it was an absolute jok...

6. Is it worth it?

   Jogirl replied to Jogirl's topic in General Nursing

   I just wanna say thanks for all of the insight. It so hard to choose a career and so important to love what you do. I also want to be financial stable and have the opportunity to raise my children. The were the two main factors that made nursing appe...

7. Is it worth it?

   Jogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I am a pre-nursing student. 90% of the time I am very excited about my future career as a nurse. I do have a lot of doubts when I constantly hear stories of burn-out, the mental abuse, and the lack of respect that nurses receive. I know ...

8. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

   Jogirl replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I have been reading your comments on the nursing schools and feeling a little intmidated. I will be applying in fall to several schools in the central valley: MJC,Delta, Stan. State... Does anyone have a suggestion of which is the best ...