gerry79

gerry79

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

    gerry79 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry for the above post I did not know that I was in the New York forum! So I guess my previous post is useless to you.

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

    gerry79 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    If you are referring to BIDMC in Boston (there is a Beth Israel in New York City) the new grad salary is $28.45/hr, for one year experience $30.16/hr. They are currently revamping the shift diff so I...

  3. "Big Money"

    gerry79 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I must admit, I am a nurse for the money:cry: And the job security and flexibility:bluecry1: I have been a nurse for a year, make a decent wage ($36/hr), and am able to provide for my family...

  4. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well I am almost finished the second semester. Things are going pretty well. I am taking Health Assessments and stats for health care professionals. The stats class is horrible! The instructor is very...

  5. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    gerry79 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I cant really complain about my pay. Sure I will always feel I deserve a little more because of the responsibility that is thrust upon me, but I have been a nurse for one year and earn $76,000 a year...

  6. How much is your pay?

    gerry79 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    You must work at MGH. I heard they have a hiring freeze. You guys have the best diffs in the city. BI just gave there nurses a raise and is now top 3 in the city for pay. If you work a weekend night...

  7. How much is your pay?

    gerry79 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That seems low for an NP! What is the living wage like in your area? $35/hr in your area may be the equivalent to $65/hr in my area, I live in Boston which has a high cost of breathing!(I have...

  8. Hospitals that hire new grads?

    gerry79 replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The VA /federal government has excellent benefits, but getting hired takes a while. There convoluted hiring

  9. Hospitals that hire new grads?

    gerry79 replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are correct in the fact that if you are experienced it is much easier to find a job. There is no shortage of new grad nurses, but there is a shortage of experienced nurses willing to work in the...

  10. Hospitals that hire new grads?

    gerry79 replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I guess its supply and demand. Where I work (Beth Israel) there were over 250 applicants for 60 new grad positions. With all of the nursing programs within a a 20 mile radius of the large hospitals...

  11. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    gerry79 replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it all depends on where you practice as a nurse. In my neck of the woods I have seen many dot comers, business majors, and other professionals go into nursing. Their reason, pay and job...

  12. How much is your pay?

    gerry79 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Just received a nice market adjustment today! Exactly one year of experience. Old base $27.60 New Base $30.13 Plus I work weekends only which is $6.13/hr Total compensation $36.26/hr. Thats $75,000 a...

  13. MA hospitals w/ tuition remission?

    gerry79 replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also work at BI and it is $3000.00 a year for anyone furthering their education in a patient care related field. I am currently using the program to complete my BSN and a few nurses on the floor are...

  14. How much is your pay?

    gerry79 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    $33.75/hr one year experience Boston. Cardiac intervention

  15. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    gerry79 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    Harleyhead is correct HM means little or nothing in the civilian sector. I retired an HSC (Coast Guard equivalent to HMC) and would only qualify as little more than a Patient Care Tech at any hospital...

  16. Allied Health Admission Test at Quincy College

    gerry79 replied to ctenor's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Took the test 3 years ago and found it to be pretty basic. Math, reading comprehension, and language skills. I don't remember any science on the

  17. Hiring Freeze

    gerry79 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I wonder why? They made a lot of money last

  18. Hiring Freeze

    gerry79 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work on Farr 3 Cardiac Intervention. I like it but the staffing issues at BI are starting to wear on

  19. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    gerry79 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    California may still allow HM's to challenge the PN boards. Check there

  20. Hiring Freeze

    gerry79 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I hear that Boston Medical Center has a hiring freeze. They uses to receive the most money from the free care pool, but now that medical insurance is supposedly mandatory, the free care pool funds...

  21. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    gerry79 replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    No, we are not paid what we are worth in my opinion. But I hear the same grumblings from people in many other professions. I work at a large teaching hospital in Boston, have been a nurse for one year...

  22. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    gerry79 replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Although many feel 12 hour shift are a sham, we do have a choice. I like working 12 days a month and having 18-19 days off. Yes 12 hour shifts can be exhausting, but so can 8 hour shifts. I would not...

  23. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    gerry79 replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work 3 twelves and would not want to work 4 or 5 days a week ever again. I feel I have more time to complete my tasks. Working 8 hours make me feel like my day is compressed and I feel rushed, after...

  24. What nursing "invention" would make you famous?

    gerry79 replied to juscallmegrace's topic in General Nursing

    The holographic nurse: To answer question from family members and let the real nurse continue caring for their other patients. The holographic patient room: Mimics the ederly persons home environment...

  25. Bidmc Nurses...

    gerry79 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Liz, Have been at BI for 10 months. The interview questioning will depend on the manager as they ask different questions. I cant tell you what questions to ask, but dont ask about lunch breaks But...