MikeFromMT

MikeFromMT has 5 years experience and specializes in Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro, Hospice..

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1. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I was very concerned that my wife and all the other women who work in healthcare are being discriminated against and that I may be getting more than my fair share, so I went here Oregon Nurses...

2. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Gross income is the total amount of pay you receive before taxes and expenses, salary is a fixed pay for a year regardless of hours worked. A person who has a salary of $50,000 per year has a gross...

3. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not really sure what your point is, however I think we agree on why some women make less pay than their male counterparts, as you stated, females tend to be the caregivers and are often stay at...

4. Short staffing incentive ideas???

   MikeFromMT replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

   As posted earlier, open it up to other departments, but keep the tasks to mainly support, I have no interest in "Mother/Baby" however I would be up for the opportunity to improve my skills and...

5. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   How long are we going to keep beating this horse? I just posted this in the other thread. Men tend to make more money based upon the hours they work, both amount and time of day, as well as being...

6. How much are nurses making? 2015 Salary Survey results available soon.

   MikeFromMT replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding gender pay differences. Men tend to make more money based upon the hours they work, both amount and time of day, as well as being willing to leave one job for a better paying one, women tend...

7. What to do

   MikeFromMT replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

   Document, document, document. I doubt that she's a RN, if she was she'd be much more pleasant and less abusive and also more understanding. My guess is that she's a junkie or selling the narcs, but by...

8. Shoes

   MikeFromMT replied to ICareAlot's topic in Men in Nursing

   I found some all white Nike shoes, my NS instructor even asked where I found them. Now that I'm working I swear by Merrell Jungle Moc Pro Grip, all black (or brown) about 100 bucks, my current pair is...

9. Bad experience as Paramedic intern

   MikeFromMT replied to daveman's topic in Men in Nursing

   Y'all realize this thread is 5 years old

10. Old misdemeanor, experiences with IA BoN/Employers

    MikeFromMT replied to WittyUsername's topic in General Nursing

    This is from the Iowa Board of Nursing: Q. Can an individual with a criminal conviction become licensed? A. In order for an individual to become licensed in Iowa, they must first graduate from a...

11. Is re-taking classes at a community college a good idea?

    MikeFromMT replied to niceguns's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like tejas said, check with your advisor. My school also has a limit on retaking classes, also you can not take a class for a better grade, if you passed with a C you can not re-take and use the B or...

12. In the process of eliminating distractions from my apartment for school, pointers?

    MikeFromMT replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I'm not going to mention the first thing that popped into my mind (wink) I start with patting myself on my back, then I brag to my wife, then maybe some ice cream and

13. duties of a student nurse??

    MikeFromMT replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    I consider myself a "Floor Whore" I pimp myself out to any Nurse or Aide who needs help, I literally walk the floor asking/telling Nurses that I'm available and to let me know if I can help in any...

14. Anyone else's relationship on the rocks??

    MikeFromMT replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about you and your SO, school can be stressful due to the demands of your time not to mention the work involved with studying and homework. Some spouses may feel a bit neglected or...

15. In the process of eliminating distractions from my apartment for school, pointers?

    MikeFromMT replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Stop over-thinking it, I sit at the kitchen table with my books and assignments, my computer is on because I often need to jump on to do some quick research, yes it can be a temptation to do a little...