rednalg

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1. Can RNs really make this much?

   rednalg replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

   Yea, unions have pretty much done one thing for me--increase my wages. That 5% per year bit isn't too bad. I'm afraid the new owner is going to try and kill the union, however. Time will

2. Can RNs really make this much?

   rednalg replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

   I work for the money. I've turned down the opportunity to move to a Director position, because I'd have to take a cut in pay under our new company. Working as Charge Nurse pays me more. Last year I...

3. Male Nurses

   rednalg replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is a job. I make 6 figures at nursing, have solid work, and have been doing this for the past 13 years. Yes, I work a lot of hours, but so what. I take a lot of call, but that's okay. I'm a...

4. Is it hard to find a job in OC?

   rednalg replied to fiveofpeep's topic in California Nursing

   You may not get to pick and choose your shift, but if you're willing to work anytime and willing to drive, you should find a job. More old nurses have come back, and a lot of old nurses can't afford...

5. Oh my gosh the "dime a dozen" thing is happening again.

   rednalg replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   I can offer up the same thoughts--we have a nurse who is chronically late, constantly complains, does what she's not supposed to do, and generally causes a disruption everyday. What is the answer from...

6. What would you have said to this CNA

   rednalg replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   All the talk about "writing up" is not the solution. You make the mistake yourself in taking too long to take care of your SELF. Accept that you made a mistake and move on. Never leave a note that...