RN4NICU

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  1. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took your response to be sarcastic in nature. If I misinterpreted, I apologize. I was merely pointing out that new grads do not necessarily make the 25th percentile just because they are new...

  2. When in uniform?!?!?!?!?

    RN4NICU replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I have been shaking my head at the irony of this development in society for quite some time now. Hospital personnel are the ONLY people expected to deliver customer service anymore. Your typical...

  3. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you michelle. That is the point I was trying to make while this person tried to make me look like I did not know what I was talking about (which is also pretty

  4. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did not prove your

  5. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    from salary.com:the median expected salary for a typical licensed practical nurse in philadelphia, pa, is $39,187. licensed practical nurse 25th%ile $37,493 median $39,187 75th%ile $42,629...

  6. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Salary.com lists LPN at $39,187 (which of course would not include differentials, as that is a benefit) and RN at $50,000, (which is $24-27/hr depending on whether it is based on 8 or 12 hour shifts)...

  7. I'm sick of my job...(vent)

    RN4NICU replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

  8. NP education - a rant

    RN4NICU replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wonder how they are getting away with this. The AANA requires 1 year of critical care experience as an RN to enter an accredited CRNA program. The bachelors can be in something other than nursing...

  9. Do doctor's REALLY care?

    RN4NICU replied to rica75's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen VERY VERY good docs and VERY VERY bad docs. I've had surgeons stay up in the unit all night when a patient was going bad - nothing more could really be done, but they did not want to just...

  10. I am seroiusly considering getting the hell out of health care

    RN4NICU replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - Don't give them any ideas, they might

  11. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    RN4NICU replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Those folks probably do not opt for floor nursing. It takes a special type of person to work in med/surg anyway. Many of us are not that type, it's not just a matter of caring. (I'm sure you know...

  12. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    RN4NICU replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is so very true. It is not charity work, it is a career. Let's put it this way. If I did not like what I do, the money would not make it worth going in to work. There are areas of nursing I...

  13. RN BLS PALS CCRN - translation please!

    RN4NICU replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    You find/enroll in a course, review the materials they give you, attend the course (2 8-hour days each) and take a written exam and participate in a "mega-code" in which you are presented with a...

  14. to nurse or not to nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to swedishchick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    On this point alone I would tell you to keep far, far away from nursing. Some patients, some doctors, some families will appreciate you. Others will treat you like a servant. Other departments in...

  15. NP education - a rant

    RN4NICU replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please tell me it is not possible to do this. I am looking at NNP programs right now (been a NICU nurse for about 5 years now) and many of them require 1-2 years level III NICU experience, but I have...

  16. Which speciality is the hardest to work with?

    RN4NICU replied to TMnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Love hearts. Hate

  17. University Of Wyoming Online

    RN4NICU replied to paula77720's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am also behind with the videos. The lectures are so tedious to listen to :zzzzz The concepts don't seem all that hard. I guess this first exam will set the tone. I am hoping he will not pull...

  18. Non Nursing Degree Looking Into Becoming A Pediatric Np

    RN4NICU replied to shemak's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a PNP, but I've worked with several and a good friend of mine is a PNP. Salary in the east/southeast runs about $60K for the most part (not uncommon at all for staff RNs to outearn the NPs)....

  19. Senior administration working a shift/month

    RN4NICU replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    EVERYBODY whines - it's the nature of the species. I've heard business people (who earn well over 6 figures) whine because their work goes unnoticed or because they don't get enough family time. I've...

  20. Senior administration working a shift/month

    RN4NICU replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine worked at a facility where this was done. Only there was a hidden adgenda. The administration was measuring/monitoring downtime to use as an excuse to decrease staffing. You really...

  21. University Of Wyoming Online

    RN4NICU replied to paula77720's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there! I am also in uwyo online! Good to meet another student. I am also in pharmacology this term. I took pathophysiology this past spring. Keep those positive thoughts going and good luck on...