RNHD

RNHD specializes in Critical Care, Peds.

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1. Most Frustrating Thing ?

   RNHD replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Hands down - lack of respect. When I worked in ICU, I got "OH WOW! I bet that's really hard" when people asked where I worked. Now when asked the same question, I get "oh - that must be a cush

2. School Nurse Salary?

   RNHD replied to kegreat's topic in School

   @schoolRNapril: Are you still in Indiana? My superintendent is planning on doing a salary survey and I wondered which county you are in? Indiana varies widely, so I'm looking for a lot of input....

3. Average pay?

   RNHD replied to jk82's topic in School

   I guess it would depend on how much you need the benefits. If you provide the health insurance for your kids, then it's probably not worth it. If you have a spouse who covers them, it's a good hourly...

4. Daily log documentation, IEPs and health plans

   RNHD replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

   I think this website will be very helpful to you: New York Statewide School Health Services Center I would recommend joining your state school nursing association as well. They will have great...

5. RN and Single Mother--sky high child care costs

   RNHD replied to court56543's topic in Nursing Career

   Have you considered school nursing? Many hospitals are now providing nurses for both public & private schools so the pay isn't as low as what you might think. Plus no nights, weekends or holidays...

6. How do you figure out what specialty to pick?

   RNHD replied to HeartNursing3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm in the same boat trying to make a decision. I worked critical care for 2.5 yrs & loved the patient care, but hated the nights, holidays, weekends. With kids still at home, I felt like I missed...

7. Beginning training at an older age

   RNHD replied to mrtchild11's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think as long as you have no personal health or work history issues that you would have no trouble getting a job. I finished nursing school (with no medical background) at 42 & went straight...

8. Higher Paid Nursing Jobs

   RNHD replied to mbrn1985's topic in Nursing Career

   I am also in the midwest, (IN) and left my ICU position making 19.75/hr after 2.5 yrs. The final straw was when an RN I graduated with was hired at a much higher rate when I had more ICU experience. I...

9. Questions for Current Reservists, especially Public Health RN's

   RNHD posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hello~ I am interested in the Reserves & have spoken with a healthcare recruiter from both Army & AF. I am a 46 yr old RN with 5 yrs nursing experience in ICU(2.5 yrs) & school nursing(3...

10. How old is to old to join?

    RNHD replied to nicsok123's topic in Government, Military

    I am 46 & have been told by the Army Reserve recruiter that I can still apply with an age waiver so 36 should be no problem :) I think the cut off without a waiver is