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  1. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

    military spouse replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

    Would love to hear about your transition to AR! I grew up in Fullerton, followed military hubby for 20 years, now looking for a reasonable COL with inexpensive houses! My sister bought a $569,000 50...

  2. Decatur, Arab, Boaz Albertville

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thanks for the response!!! I keep looking at the wonderful housing prices in the area and can't help but think........... How are utilities? Are most people "from there?" Target? Walmart? Thanks...

  3. self scheduling question

    military spouse replied to firetopaz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I loved self-scheduling. We had a blank schedule that listed everybody's names down the left side of the paper with the dates across the top. Days had a schedule and nights had a schedule....

  4. Working in Europe?

    military spouse replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I worked at an American DoDDs in Wuerzburg, Germany (middle school). Because it was a US facility, I simply had to have a license from any state. I don't know how difficult it would be to get...

  5. Another Pay Question!

    military spouse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, I would love to hear more about areas where housing is so inexpensive:monkeydance: Thank you,

  6. On call with no pay

    military spouse replied to crystal106's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked for hospice, I was paid half my hourly wage/hr for taking call. When I worked at the hospital, I was paid $2.00/hr for being on call. Both positions were hourly

  7. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    military spouse replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello! How many papers and group projects are generally completed during each course? I have only taken the intro class and we only had one of each and I just don't know if I could complete a paper a...

  8. Help RN in Preparing c Corrections Job

    military spouse replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Ensure and Resource are sold for cigarettes at our facility. Sick, end-stage AIDs pt took Ultram in his mouth, cheeked it, threw it out window and somebody tossed him a cigarette. The guy weighs all...

  9. Ever Get Insomnia B-4 Work?

    military spouse replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    My coworkers and I used to discuss this all the time. Had great difficulty sleeping before a hospital shift. I now work in a prison infirmary and NEVER have trouble sleeping I'm surprisingly...

  10. What did you sacrifice to get where you are?

    military spouse replied to GTChick01's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!:balloons: You're

  11. Is there any nursing job that'll make $30,000+/yr for the FIRST job?

    military spouse replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    If one is willing to move to El Paso, TX one could certainly make more than $30,000 as an LPN or RN. Close friend is LPN make $50,000 in SNF. The SNFs seem to REALLY need nurses and hire at very...

  12. Is there any nursing job that'll make $30,000+/yr for the FIRST job?

    military spouse replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am very blessed to not be one of those nurses that needs to work additional hours. I typically work 16 hours per week. I do know several nurses that are very similar to those you have...

  13. Dream job: Where and Why?

    military spouse replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

    On a beautiful, breezy day in the upper 70s like today, my dream job is right here in PA/MD. However, most days, my dream job is with a well-run hospice (and my old boss) somewhere in TX where I can...

  14. should I take Jail Job?

    military spouse replied to madambutterfly's topic in Correctional

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons: that's wonderful of you to give a nice notice to your old employer. i try to never burn

  15. nurses mixing meds

    military spouse replied to Goldenhare's topic in General Nursing

    Last job was in a hospital where all after hours meds were mixed by the house supervisor. That worked out well for us, but probably not so well for her:wink2: Now, I work corrections where we mix...

  16. Was a hard day today

    military spouse replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    You are a true asset to the profession! You sound like one of the CNAs that I worked with at hospice. She was such a blessing to every patient. It sounds as if you have those same wonderful...

  17. should I take Jail Job?

    military spouse replied to madambutterfly's topic in Correctional

    Hi, I just wanted to say that I worked psych with adolescents and had my hair pulled, glasses broken, etc. I now work in a prison and noone says,"get the nurse" when somebody is going off. The...

  18. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    military spouse replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    I believe UM only helps with damage to the car, not medical bills and the like. Atleast that's what our insurance co.

  19. Anyone in Enterprise or Dothan area?

    military spouse replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yes, it's true that AL does not tax govt. pensions (actually, any defined-benefit pension). My hubby never paid state income tax anywhere (Resident of CA, but always domiciled elsewhere) and moving...

  20. Anyone in Enterprise or Dothan area?

    military spouse replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi Amy, Actually, I didn't work at the hospitals there. Hubby was rotating between shifts and it was just impossible. I interviewed and was offered a position at SAMC, but couldn't make it work. I...

  21. Anyone in Enterprise or Dothan area?

    military spouse replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi Amy, Actually, I went to school in NC so it may be different at Wallace. There are many nice areas in Enterprise. I hope you enjoy your time there! I always think of the house we could own out...

  22. Moving overseas

    military spouse replied to BSN1980's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to add that I worked at one of the DoDDS (American school system) in Wuerzburg back in '95-'98. Each school had a school nurse and many of those positions were filled by military spouses....

  23. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    military spouse replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    Can anyone contribute any info on the physical fitness requirements and initial training for the USAR? Thank

  24. Anyone in Enterprise or Dothan area?

    military spouse replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Congratratulations! That's awesome! Just remember that the 1st semester or so is probably a weeding out process and just play the game. We actually had a quiz on day 2 that asked who the president...

  25. Dental Hygienist or Nursing??

    military spouse replied to c18436572's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My neighbor is a DH and sets her own schedule. She never works weekends or holidays and I THINK she makes more than me. Of course, you need to do what makes you happy. Sometimes the thought of the...