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  1. Reactions to being a NP

    eroc replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Op, just remember, most people have the reality of having to pay their way though life. So money is top priority for most all working

  2. A Day In The Life Of A Nursing Student

    eroc replied to aoyak's topic in General Students

    Well, now that I have been working as a RN in a hospital for about 4 months, on a unit that even the DON of the hospital told me, personally, is a very tough unit to work on. I can easily say it's the...

  3. OMG Say it correctly!

    eroc replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When people worry about the wrong things....like how to pronounce words. If the communication is accurate nothing bothers

  4. RN to BSN or MSN, I want to become a PNP

    eroc replied to my3loves's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most schools are going to BSN to DNP, and dropping the Masters. After 2015, (i think..someone correct me if I'm wrong) there will be only paths to

  5. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Love the third

  6. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    eroc replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Could not agree more. I think it could work only if the American people took better care of themselves. But most want a magic pill to take all the problems away. Comparing our country with other...

  7. Shands Jacksonville - ED Nursing

    eroc replied to TexasNREMT-P/RN's topic in Florida Nursing

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  8. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    eroc replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    That's a good person...nursing aside. Wish more people could see things through your

  9. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are a very small group of people. The middle class is majority. But you got me...I would have to find soild numbers to prove this to you, and it will have to be considered subjective until I...

  10. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    No worries, and that's what I'm refering to... good example.

  11. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Gonna point out the obvious once again..in the terms of subjectivity. This thread was started with the question of "do you get tired of people saying nurses making big bucks?" The poster would have...

  12. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=PMFB-RN;7055694 *** That nurses wages are unlikely to increase in the forseable future is a fact. That we are fairly compensated is only your opinion. Yes, everything can be subjective. You...

  13. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that is the difference between a lot of our thoughts. I can respect if you where in a level 1 trama center. That's the same reason many nurses I know avoid the one we have here. So you actually...

  14. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Huh, I guess being on the night shift as charge would have been much easier...never thought of that..no doctors, no random vistors, and a few other benifits.I do agree about the nursing shortage,...

  15. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Please do do quote me or refer to me in your

  16. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the charge nurse offer happened to my wife in less than a year also. I know a couple of people thats happened to within 2 years. Managment understands the difference between the roles. People with...

  17. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Last thing I want to add is I have seen all the things you describe...and see MOST nursing struggle with your same

  18. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    @ [COLOR=#003366]samadams8 You refered to me many times in your previous post. And this is the internet. scared....lol I feel really sorry for you that you feel the way you do about nursing. Answer...

  19. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go again....Eroc probably has more expereince in the business side of things, than you will compehend. I understand as a floor nurse I what limitations are there, I also understand what it's...

  20. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking my N-clex in two weeks. Will start my BSN in the summer. (online) Plan on getting DNP (My GPA is pretty high) Not unionized...there is only onehospital here in town that is. Telemetry to...

  21. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I've already been offered a position in a hospital. (presumimg too I see) Of all people, I know talking isn't worth anything.....only

  22. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    You honestly thought I meant an $12K increase each year? Really??I genaralize the American culture as a whole, not spefically nurses. Even thoough they fall in the same catagory from what I've...

  23. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Think maybe you could re-read you first paragraph... noting you know people with four year degrees and Grad degrees that excel in their salary. I'm closing in on 40 and have many years in business...

  24. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree...I didn't want to start another debate that many are adamant about ;-) But a higher degree is the EASIEST way to advance getting your foot in the door. Having an ASN means you have excel...

  25. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I understand...12k more is a considerable amount. My wife has only gotten a $1 rise in her 2 years on the floor. But she does score highly on her evluations each year. And people that have been...