Sheri257

Sheri257

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  1. Arizona, California, Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MSUnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't think you can use one or two real estate examples as a reflection of the cost of living for the entire state. Besides, people also benefit from the higher cost of living. I bought my house in...

  2. Arizona, California, Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MSUnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Assuming that the salary.com cost of living calculator is correct, you'd still probably come out ahead by moving to California. Just as an example ... take Tucson, Arizona where the average RN wage is...

  3. Arizona, California, Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MSUnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly RN wage in California is higher ... about $6-$7 an hour higher. In Texas and Arizona the average RN wage statewide is about $25-$26 an...

  4. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Wow

  5. Arizona, California, Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MSUnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Another factor to consider: California has a ratio law, Texas and Arizona do not. The cost of living may be cheaper in Texas and Arizona, but you don't make as much money either. California RN's...

  6. Excelsior College Questions

    Sheri257 replied to jab3da's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is some info on which states accept EC under certain conditions, and which states do not. But it's always best to check with the boards of nursing to verify the info: Colorado: Anyone registered...

  7. Need advice on moving to CA!!!

    Sheri257 replied to flrn18's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry ... I've done both and it's not the same. I can't stand condo and, for that matter, homeowner's associations ... their restrictions and demands are insane. I can put a washer and dryer in to my...

  8. What's so great about an online RN degree?

    Sheri257 replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Geez ... I wasn't trying to lecture anybody on anything. Nor was my intent hostile and I have no idea why you took it that way. Nevermind. It's not worth my

  9. What's so great about an online RN degree?

    Sheri257 replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just FYI: in a traditional program you may bypass CPNE but, you still have to take similar clinical skills exams that can be just as difficult. Two people in my class were failed because they didn't...

  10. is it worth driving 20 miles to work to get paid 6 dollars more?

    Sheri257 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Then there's another flip side ... what are the benefits. I'll drive a lot more than 20 miles not only for the extra money but, if a hospital has an excellent retirement plan because ... I don't want...

  11. Need advice on moving to CA!!!

    Sheri257 replied to flrn18's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't buy a house right now. The market is just starting to soften and you'd be buying at the peak of the market ... easily paying too much. If you're set on living in the more expensive areas...

  12. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics says Alabama RN's had an average wage of $37,500 in November, 2004. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_al.htm#b29-0000 California RN's had an average wage of $69,000 a...

  13. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    If you're talking about this salary.com cost of living calculator ... alot of it depends on which towns you are comparing ... both in Alabama and California ......

  14. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent point. Why work your butt off someplace to try to build a decent retirement and then have the rug pulled from under you because of situations like this. Hopefully it won't happen...

  15. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    I voted against it because it targeted unions only. It was all part of Schwarzenegger's anti-union campaign and I thought it was unfair. If he was pushing a real political reform that also targeted...

  16. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    They did when I lived in right to work states. I used to be anti-union until I worked tons of uncompensated overtime just to be handed a lay off slip. I realized that management was going to screw me...

  17. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah ... but here's my question about the retirement benefits. Let's say you're put years into the place, and you're literally weeks away from becoming vested or, receiving better benefits if you're...

  18. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just believing. Where is the data to back up your claims? Are you saying the Bureau of Labor Statistics is wrong? Let's review: The BoLS says union RN's nationwide make $7,000 more a year...

  19. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    You know what? Even if that's true, I don't care. Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics on union versus non-union pay in 2005. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm Union workers, on average,...

  20. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    Sheri257 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just out of curiousity Kevin ... why don't you get your RN? Every LVN I know (with the exception of one) is getting their RN. As LVN, you can also bypass the school waiting

  21. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    Sheri257 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't agree with you on this one. The Bay Area and San Diego is so expensive, and with interest rates climbing, there's bound to be a correction of some kind. Probably somewhere between 20-40...

  22. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    Sheri257 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As an LVN ... if you have a gripe with CNA, then I don't blame you. But CNA represents RN's, not LVN's. I wouldn't expect them to look out for LVN's best interests. If LVN's like yourself have a...

  23. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people always bring up this argument? Let's see. I didn't vote for George Bush. Therefore, I shouldn't be required to pay taxes because he won the election and paying taxes to his government...

  24. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    Sheri257 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    This issue came up for me recently with a job interview. This non-union hospital was bragging about how I could get pay raises based on performance rather than senority. Sounds great except the...

  25. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    Sheri257 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If non-union hospitals offered the same pay and benefits that union hospitals do then ... sure ... I wouldn't need a union. I probably wouldn't support unions either because, at that point, union dues...