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I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I've had a couple of offers but it's clear now which I'm going to with. I'll be paying it forward on this forum. Thanks again!

Hello! I was hoping some nurses in SA could offer some advice in terms of pay. I recently accepted a job for $27 with $3-4 diff on nights. I've been a nurse for around 3 years now and I figured that was on the low side of pay. I currently make $38 base but I was told by the recruiter that COL is quite low and this seems to be true from what I've read. Although it seems mid 20's base is really hard to stomach. I've looked at upscale apartments and they seem to be $1100-1500 which is pretty inline with that I currently pay. Where else am I saving money? I would take home 4k a month where I currently gross closer to 5.5k although in a high COL state. This does seem like a good opportunity however I don't want to move and find out COL actually isn't that much different. I would be moving from across the country. I feel like I am being low-balled. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks.

I like this guy, let's give him a promotion.

SF is known for its high cost of living so those salaries are justified.

Looks like you're well prepared. I would pay attention to "what would you do if..." questions, those always seemed to be in all my interviews. I would also ask questions if given the opportunity at the end. How does the unit support new grads? This shows you're serious about the job. Be confident, humble and showcase your value as an employee, Goodluck, you'll do great.

Disclaimer: I'm not an RN I'm just working as an undergraduate nurse employee for the summer but by reasonable action I mean moving the client to semi-seclusion or offering medication. I'm still learning but what would be the proper intervention?

I think it's appropriate to take reasonable action against a client who is destroying property, rationale being that they are causing other clients distress.

Let me google that for you

Were you able to get it all sorted out? I'm looking at the process too and it seems very confusing. Let us know how it goes.

Look into Brandon University Master of Psychiatric Nursing | Brandon University

4:1 sometimes 5:1 I hope DistrictNurse is well compensated for taking on 12-17 patients.

Why not try to get into immediate care nursery?. I found cultural issues less of a problem there.

Don't take it personally we've all had our share of bipolar and micromanaging unit managers. Just look for a new job asap and you can leave this one off your resume as you weren't there for very long anyway.

I found the same thing, they all require 1 yr+ so get that out of the way. There is demand you just have to be proactive.

I don't understand what the issue is? If they think they deserve a raise it's fully reasonable to ask for one.