Dental Hygienist

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  1. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    Dental Hygienist replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    In my area RDHs are in great demand. I can pretty much name my price and hours. But I'm not bragging; it is a very monotonous job; you're expected to "sell" dentistry as opposed to just focusing on th...

  2. Dental Hygienist or Nursing??

    Dental Hygienist replied to c18436572's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, in that case may I respectfully retract my warning? It sounds like she does a great job. I guess I over simplified the situation a bit (but, I've also seen some horrible dentist

  3. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    Dental Hygienist replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    What you are actually complaining about is a person with a bad attitude and a bad work ethic; it is a character flaw and usually improves with maturity but sometimes does not. It is present in every...

  4. Oral surgery & dental office sedation

    Dental Hygienist replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    For what it's worth; in the state of Oregon an Oral surgeon cannot do general sedation without the assistance of an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist; and oral surgeon by himself can do various...

  5. some questions about entering nursing

    Dental Hygienist replied to KatieM123's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Katie. I feel that I am in a similar situation as you are. I am a dental hgyienist and I am also 26 years old. I make great money but feel no satisfaction from my job. I've always felt drawn to...

  6. What are nursing boards like? Money, time etc

    Dental Hygienist posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all, just wondering what exams need to be passed in order to work as a RN? I'm a prospective nursing student just trying to get an idea of what to expect. I see a lot of talk about the NCLEX....is...

  7. Dental Hygienist or Nursing??

    Dental Hygienist replied to c18436572's topic in Arizona Nursing

    With all due respect; DON"T go to a dentist who does his own cleanings! Most honest dentists will admit that they spent less than 3 weeks really learning how to do "cleanings" while in dental school....

  8. nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    Dental Hygienist replied to mommy2BCD's topic in General Nursing

    I am a dental hygienist. I make $36 an hour with benefits for 3 days a week (27 hours)....if my patients cancel my hours might get cut, but otherwise the hours are pretty stable. There is a HUGE...

  9. Dental Hygienist

    Dental Hygienist replied to Anne868's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know much about hygiene in the UK, but I am a hygienist in the US and the schooling is very difficult and competative to get in to. Then if you pass all your board exams, the pay is very good....

  10. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    Dental Hygienist replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a dental hygienist. I am on this forum because I am seriously considering becoming a nurse. My reason? not exactly boredom, but a feeling like I have a higher calling; like I can offer more to...

  11. Radiologic Tech vs. Nursing

    Dental Hygienist replied to CocoChanel's topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently a dental hygienist wanting to switch to nursing. I think that old saying "the grass is always greener" has some truth to it; but I'm hoping that I'm making a good decision anyways....

  12. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    Dental Hygienist replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    No, but I'm about to... I am currently a registered dental hygienist (RDH) I work Monday thru Thursday about 8-9 hours a day. I make a great wage and have some benefits; no weekends or holidays or...