gettingbsn2msn

gettingbsn2msn MSN, RN

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  1. new grad looking for work!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    It is not that we cannot use you, we definately could! However, staffing has been cut to the bone. Tech positions which pay 8.00/hour have even been cut. Sometimes we have 1 tech for 4 nurses with...

  2. Those at the 1-2 year mark of nursing

    gettingbsn2msn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    And one more thing, I do not make anywhere near the average for a RN. Last year I made 48,000 and that was with tons of overtime. I cannot do it this year as I started my MSN in the spring. Nurses...

  3. Those at the 1-2 year mark of nursing

    gettingbsn2msn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am 2 years in but the first year I worked alot of overtime and it really helped me. I worked alot of different shifts and with many differing personalities. I did ok and felt I survived. I have a...

  4. Any Regrets on becoming a nurse?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to agresh1's topic in General Nursing

    The money is not there anymore. We have not had raises for a very long time. People say they go into nursing NOT for the money but that is bull. Everyone has student loans (probably), food,...

  5. How often do you take a vacation?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    at just a little over 18 an hour for a vacation, after taxes I do not have any money for vacations. We hardly have enough for groceries. I very much envy rn's who can make more than we do. Our top...

  6. Any LD nurses from NC, FL, AZ, ID or GA here?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to bmcm2girls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    South georgia is very low pay. I say that with 3 years experience I make 18.75. If you can get past that you will be ok. We work just as hard as our northern and western nurses who earn 40 plus an...

  7. Going to school for NP at 52 yrs old-am I crazy?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to lynn5707's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi lynn, I am right there with you. I lived in Fishers/Carmel area before moving to the southeast. My first degree was in business from Ball State. I have just started my NP degree. Taking...

  8. New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

    gettingbsn2msn replied to MsSocalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am going to play devils advocate here. Our hospital just hired a new nurse. She owned a house in another city and rented it out to move to our city (she could not find a job there). She lasted 3...

  9. Will Traffic ticket warrant prevent me from being hired?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to spider woman's topic in General Nursing

    just an fyi, Filing bankrupcy will be on your record for at least 10 years. If they run a credit check you may not be hired as well. The economy is really bad and they will possibly weed these...

  10. suspended until further notice

    gettingbsn2msn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I know what I did was not right and I am not here to get flamed about it but just asking for advice. Here is what happened. I work nights 7p-7a. It is really busy until about 2 am. There are...

  11. Poor nurses

    gettingbsn2msn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been at my facility for 2 years now. I am not complaining about the work--we all know that it is exhausting, patients never satisfied, endlessly busy BUT....now that I have gotten to know some...

  12. Laid off after 38 years

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how this would work, but if you work in a "right to work state" can they let you go after age 50 just because they want to. Does anyone know. I live in the southeast and this is...

  13. Poor nurses

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    Sunshinebaby, I am the OP. This is my point exactly. Lots of people have written about driving old cars, lowering the standards of living, buying less (i hardly buy anything). However, my point is...

  14. White nursing shoe recommendation?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to RachAB22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Rach, I have owned all kinds of nursing shoes, and some were very expensive. The best are my new champions that I got at payless. They were 39.99 and are a knock off of the scketcher shoe. After a...

  15. Is it worth it??

    gettingbsn2msn replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    I might add that i am also looking into anti depressives for myself. I used to be so upbeat but the hospital work and some recent patient deaths are starting to get to

  16. Is it worth it??

    gettingbsn2msn replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses I know are on lexapro or paxil and that does

  17. Poor nurses

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that I work in a county hospital. We will not get raises for a second year now due to non payers at our hospital. I am still making 18/hr plus 1/hr for nights=19/hr. I will also add...

  18. What age will you retire?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    We will all be working until we drop. Our utility company has announced it will raise prices 5 times over the next 3 years. Our property tax is rising 5.8% next year. Car insurance just went up and...

  19. A Major reason for Hiring freeze

    gettingbsn2msn replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I heard this earlier today either on cnbc or fox news. They had the head of the SBA

  20. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you listening to this person? I would stay as far away from this person as I could. Do not let this person risk your license or cause you a

  21. ASU or UNLV [?]

    gettingbsn2msn replied to RN_Mami's topic in General Nursing

    I would base my opinion on how helpful each school is. Do they return phone calls. Do they answer all of your questions to your satisfaction. Also post on here and ask questions under "Nevada"...

  22. Poor nurses

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot rely the name of the town as that would give the name of the hospital and I know we are forbidden to talk about the hospital on facebook, forums, ect. However it is in the southeast (which...

  23. Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    gettingbsn2msn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Most of the public does not understand this. My 80 year old dad always gets medical info from the MA. I happen to know she is a MA as she is also going to nursing school. The problem is that the...