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I would have to agree with Kora! finish your education, you dont want to regret it in the future.

Is it possible that hospital care will be so "specialized" that RN's will be phased out, or have a drastically reduce role in hospitals. With all of these techs that are in the hospitals doing what RN's use to do for a fraction of the cost, it seems that in the mist of this nursing shortage a quick fix could be to train techs to do more. Already at some facilities Paramedics and EMT's are being staffed in emergency rooms at a fraction of the cost of the average ED RN. With the advent of the "techs" in the hospital setting, do any of you nurses see a trend of deminished roles in the primary care setting for RN's. WHats your opinion on this. The reason I ask is because at a human resources conference that I recently attended, this issue was brought up. I got the feeling that management some how places blame on the nurses for the shortage, and would love to stick it to them by replacing them with "cheaper" and less qualified staff they feel can do the same job. What do you think?

What school did you attend? ADN or BSN.

Unfortunately I dont. It seems like if you are salaried, than you can get screwed that way (in reference to overtime). Have you been offered employment anywhere else?. How is the job market?

The VA Hospital in Brockton is salaried for nurses. They start at about $45.000 per for a new RN. Is that simular to what you were offered?

Good day to all of the hard working nurses out there! I really appreciate all that you do! I have read in many of the threads about management not caring about the staff. Are the managers nurses, or are they persons with degrees in health care administration. Being in the military medical system, the majority of the managers come from within, meaning that if I start out as a new employee (Hospital Corpsman) some time down the line, with promotions, I will eventually become a clinic administrator (at least it is this way in the Coast Guard) so I would have a good idea of what the issues and concerns are, therfore I am more in touch with whats going on. From what I have read, there is an "us vs them" mentality in the civilian sector. I also realize that a big difference in the two systems is money. We try to work within our budget, but if we run out of money, we just ask for more and usually get it (From my prospective we do not manage wisely because of this). I am the assistant clinic administrator of the hospital that I work at and am surprised by the wedge between nurses and management in civilian facilities. At my facility, we let the doctors, nurses, and hospital corpsman perform their duties while we the admin folks prepare the budget and keep staffing level adequate ( along with maintaining HIPPA, and keeping AAAHC, JACHO, CLIA, people happy!) I will be starting nursing school soon and hope to join you in the real worl. I am sure that it is going to be a culture shock working outside of military medicine. Do you think hospitals are more concerned about the bottom line than patient care? Its a shame that our health care system worries more about the bottom line, than the health and well being of the patients. I know, long thread, but thanks for reading and sharing. I do value all of your opinions! Gerard

The school I will be attending has an NCLEX pass rate of 86%. Is that good or bad? State average is 85%. Thanks for the reply.

Insecurities can pop up. my wife has incesurities about me going to nusring school, and is insecure about the women to men ratio of nusring in the nursing profession. I am going to try like heck to do what ever it takes to curb her insecurities. I know going through school will be tough in its own right, I dont want other issues cropping up to make things harder than they will already be.

My brother put his wife thru school, and 4 months later she left him. It does happen sorry to say.

Welcome aboard Eric! I wish you well in your career. I am not a nurse yet but will be starting school in January. This site can give you wonderful insight on the nursing profession. Once again welcome. Gerard

Wow what a schedule! Last summer I took Chemisrty, and Biology. Worked all day (7-3:30), with an1:20 min commute, then went to class in the evening (5:30-9:00). Did for 2 1/2 months, but passed both classes! I know it may seem hard but you can do it!!!!

I do agree, very scary and I am glad California did away with it. For years independent duty corpsman and certain Army medics were able to challenge the board. I had my application in and was ready to take the test before it was discontinued. I think I could have passed the test, but in no way would I have been able to function as a nurse! I am only speaking for myself, as I know some who have done it and it has worked out fine for them.

Gomer, great point! I did not even think about the other beneys! Health care is only part of the bene package!

Thanks for the info! When I retire from the Coast Guard, all of my health care needs will be met by the governmnt to include my family. I would hate to be forced to pay for health coverage that I wont use!

Good day to all! I am not a nurse yet, but from what I am reading, the health care coverage for nurses is not that good. Can a person ask for more money instead of the benefits? Gerard