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  1. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand numbers...she quoted $6 an hour at her workplace. That equals $12k a year. And I have done payroll taxes many times. I think a better account is in need for some

  2. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I completely disagree with your last sentence, and I knew about the bonuses.They are out of jobs yes/no? If the workers were not replacable they would still have a job. This type thinking will...

  3. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I understand...just a general statement. You said $6 an hour...that equals roughly $12K a year more, so that is not terrible, for being a floor nurse getting paid an extra 12K a year for experience...

  4. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    As is any field that you don't excel in to bigger and better things. (Male or female) The money is out there...and the paths to it, are much greater than most fields.I think people don't understand...

  5. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I never called anyone stupid. Please stop implying I called anyone

  6. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said...Good luck to you. You are posting nothing I have not thought about or had family members go through. Good luck to you, I really mean that, I hope everyone finds peace in

  7. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Very true...everyone is going to suffer dearly for other peoples poor choices.Every great empire has fallen. It's a shame people hold on to the "it's going to be ok"

  8. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    A long post is a long post...not sure how that's insulting. And having children is not a genetic disorder some one is born with, so having 3 children is a choice. No worries you have not "one upped...

  9. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    @Jean Marie46514 One of my first days in clinicals I had a patient with explosive diarrhea, "explode" all over me when turning her. So I have at least one experience to compare....going back to...

  10. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    That was a long post...You seem insulted. I look at some "hating" as when a person gets upset and tries to pick apart someone negatively, using biased views or lack of experience of the broad...

  11. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Great point...mine was just over

  12. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    eroc replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Sure i'm gonna get hate for this, but here's my thoughts. I have been an shipyard worker, worked for years in construction, and run my own business for many years. And for the benifits nurses get...I...

  13. Looking for nurses or nurse students to help me with this

    eroc replied to Amber215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a high school drop-out aprox. 2 1/2 ago. (Had to take a remedial math, since I never took Algebra) Now I'm a ASN grad...you have to search all

  14. So ive decided i want to be a nurse.. but

    eroc replied to wontquit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Work on while getting your pre-req's. Many (per-req's) will go with other career paths in the health care field, if you decide to change your path. I'm a high school drop-out only completing the 8th...

  15. Instructor on a power trip

    eroc replied to snapshot's topic in General Students

    Problem with many instructors is they forget they work for you. You are a consumer. I've dealt with this a few times and went straight to the Dean. So many people are so scared to do anything when...

  16. ADN Nursing Program

    eroc replied to mmelanie20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Runnig your own bussiness is much harder than people think. Get the nursing degree. I've worked hard labor at a Shipyard, nursing may be more demanding than sitting at a desk, but trust me, running...

  17. Nursing instructor requirements

    eroc replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had an ASN instructor...yes I looked up the "Nurse Practice Act' in my state and it's not legal. My experience is.... working as a nurse and/or having a Master's degree does not make you a good...

  18. Horrified at what I have seen go on in this nursing home

    eroc replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^^^Perfect example of what "experience" means, and why experience means so

  19. cambridge medical institute

    eroc replied to dgushardy's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, I went there graduated 2nd in the class with a 3.82 CGPA. And did not pass the N-clex my first time. I learned a lot on my own, prepping for the N-clex, that they did not teach me. Absolutely...

  20. REALLY would like to go to school to become an LPN. Is it possible at my age? I am 37

    eroc replied to motherofmany's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do anything you put your mind to. Just over two years ago, I didn't have a GED at 34 yrs old. Today I'm a graduate nurse (ASN) Salutatorain of my class at 36 yrs old, taking my N-clex RN...

  21. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

    eroc replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Graduate next week...applied to two different places and have two job offers as soon as achieve my RN license. (One in a hospital, other in a rehab clinic) The key is to stand out...I have years of...