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  1. New Grad RN.... In need of serious help!!

    gerry79 replied to Dominicana1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, the job market for new grads in this area seems bleak but be patient. I recently graduated and got my license last week and fortunately had a job 2 months before I graduated. I was told by...

  2. Nurses get raw deal again

    gerry79 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

  3. top ten reasons i found a new job

    gerry79 replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    1. I won the powerball lotto! 2. I am now a millionaire! 3. I now make as much per month as the hospital CEO makes in a year! 4. Did I forget to metion that I am now rich! 5. Now I get to do what I...

  4. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That may be so. But in my neck of the woods (Boston, the self proclaimed mecca of education and medicine) ADN's, and BSN's go to the same world class teaching hospitals for clinical. Also in my neck...

  5. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    gerry79 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 Questions. 1 hour Felt test was not that bad Used Suanders CD and took NCLEX prep course First try Results in 48 hours

  6. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN program had 480 clinical hours the first year. My point is that each program be it ADN, BSN, or Diploma, are different. I am sure there are some Diploma programs that surpass ADN and BSN...

  7. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    gerry79 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow only $21.74 after 5 years! How is the cost of living in KC, and what is the living wage for your area. Your salary may be good for KC if the average hourly salary is less than what you make. At...

  8. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    gerry79 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Making $11.00 is not a living wage in my neck of the woods so I would have to say no. I am starting $28.00/hr as a new grad. Made $15.40/hr as a telemetry

  9. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    gerry79 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    Have you checked with the Texas BON? You may be able to challenge the board and become an LVN/LPN with your experience. Also you may be able to obtain a position as a Patient Care

  10. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. There needs to be some middle ground....but my point is that there is but one exam that we all take regardless of our education, and once we pass the test we are all considered entry level...

  11. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, I agree:) I have a friend who is an Associates Degree educated Dental Hygeinist and she just laughs at the ADN/BSN debate. Hygeinist also have dual entries into the profession but coexist just...

  12. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Melissa states: In a way, there are much tougher hurdles in the BSN program because not only are you expected to learn to care for your patients, but your are put in the position of making management...

  13. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  14. higher pay for BSN grads?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A new graduate be it a Diploma, ADN, or BSN is an inexperience nurse so the pay should be the same. Management level positions should require more education along with the experience. Many complain...

  15. Tomorrows the big day!!

    gerry79 replied to qwerty12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!!!! Just found out this morning!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to

  16. How many of you passed or failed at 265?

    gerry79 replied to Nurse2BAndiLynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish that they would remove the question counter from the computer. I took my test Saturday and started to stress out the closer I got to question 75. The computer shut off at 75 which gave me a...

  17. Took Nclex Today

    gerry79 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the "big test" today and will not know anything until Monday or Tuesday. I was in there for little over an hour and the computer shut off at 75. Lots of priority and pick all that apply type...

  18. Took Nclex Today

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took a review course and used the Saunders NCLEX review book which I felt prepared me well. The questions from the Saunders CD were very simular to the NCLEX questions. One in particular was...

  19. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    gerry79 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Boston checking in. At the hospital I will work at new grads start at $28/hr. ($25.75 plus $2.25 an hour PPC. PPC is paid to all since we have no shift diff.)This is a non union hospital. Union...

  20. Rampant Racisim in Hospitals!!

    gerry79 replied to goodkittie395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its just a sign of the times in this country. Hospitals want revenue and to attract a client base they must be able to accomodate that client. It seems unfair because you know the old saying "when in...

  21. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    gerry79 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there its an necessary evil:chuckle It will be well worth it in the

  22. Nclex In 3 Days What Should I Do!!!!

    gerry79 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well is my turn in the barrel. For the past 2 years I have read about other NCLEX test takers and wondered if I would ever get my shot. Well in 3 days I will fight and try to slay the NCLEX monster I...

  23. Rational as to why I think I failed..

    gerry79 replied to odman55's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You never know how you did until you get the results. The formula for passing or failing is so convoluted that no one knows the real deal on the grading criteria. Dont worry about what you cant...

  24. Got my results!!!!!

    gerry79 replied to Noahj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! I am so happy for

  25. Nclex In 3 Days What Should I Do!!!!

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am using the Saunders NCLEX review 3rd Edition. I find it to be a very good review