ThatBigGuy

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  1. FNP salary?? Productivity stipend?

    ThatBigGuy replied to ked022214's topic in General Nursing

    This is a classic case of supply vs demand. One study (here) predicts the number of NP's who work in patient care (rather than administrative roles) will increase by 130% by 2025. The supply is going...

  2. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    ThatBigGuy replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a well thought out, reasoned approach to help guide you through this bind, but then I re-read your original post and saw the following quote: It's time to grow up and become the adult you...

  3. 911, This Nurse Needs Help ASAP

    ThatBigGuy replied to Jnateman's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you snuck in under the MSN wire 25 years ago, and now it's catching up to you as the industry has evolved over the course of a quarter decade. While the ANCC doesn't care what level of...

  4. Moving to a new state and how to go about getting another RN license?

    ThatBigGuy replied to lwrn0619's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to figure this out for you, but I gave up because the VA BON's website is truly awful. You should probably just call someone at the VA BON and get a step by step guide on how to change...

  5. Nursing salary vs quality of life in North Carolina

    ThatBigGuy replied to LAmom's topic in General Nursing

    A little math will help you compare housing and salaries. You will only be making about 55% of your previous pay after the move. As long as housing in NC is 55% of the housing in LA, you'll come out...

  6. Loan Max Amount

    ThatBigGuy replied to carlra's topic in General Students

    There is a limit to how much you can borrow in federal (subsidized and unsubsidized) loans. You'll find the breakdowns per level of education and totals on this website: Subsidized and Unsubsidized...

  7. Which school should I pick?

    ThatBigGuy replied to apohl's topic in School, College Programs

    I would choose a school based on 3 things: cost, NCLEX pass rates, and facilities. It looks like your cost will be equal, so let's toss that out of the equation. Go to the state BON and look at the...

  8. Nursing school and GPA

    ThatBigGuy replied to mtrotchie's topic in General Students

    First, you MUST keep a 4.0 in your pre-reqs. This shows that you've learned from your past mistakes and have applied what you've learned to your life. However, when these schools say "at least a 3.5...

  9. Nursing Watches

    ThatBigGuy replied to TexasRosiee90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your watch will get poop on it. Don't get poop on a $400 smart watch. A Baby G is a nice watch for nursing. It cleans up well, and you can use harsh chemicals to clean it with. G Shocks will last for...

  10. help re: debt panic

    ThatBigGuy replied to nagem_'s topic in General Students

    When you get into your nursing program, put any previous loans in deferment. You will continue to accrue interest, but you won't have to make any payments as long as you are in school. Focus on...

  11. How much do you really make?

    ThatBigGuy replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some math. The average student loan repayment period is 15 years or 180 months. The average interest rate is 6%. If you take out $100,000 in loans, you'll be paying ~$850 per month until you...

  12. Need Advice on self scheduling!

    ThatBigGuy replied to Myersk08's topic in General Nursing

    We have self scheduling on our 32 bed ICU unit. We all place our preferred days on the schedule, then our manager builds the official schedule. That means sometimes you get all your self scheduled...

  13. Having trouble finding a job

    ThatBigGuy replied to mago8388's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look outside of Houston proper if you'd like to get back into acute care. Houston/Sugarland/The Woodlands is home to over 6 million people. If you're applying to the cool, exciting...

  14. How much to spend on College for a BSN?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Apple2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're looking at $44k-$52k for your BSN. This isn't a terrible figure, if you consider the standard "don't take out more loans than you can reasonably expect to earn in your first year as an RN"...

  15. What do you eat in the morning?

    ThatBigGuy replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: breakfast burrito. Take your favorite Ihop or Denny's breakfast (minus the pancakes) and slap it in a tortilla. It's staple in the south, but always seems to blow minds in the north....

  16. Men Scrubs...for a muscular build

    ThatBigGuy replied to .Simplicity.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a muscular male nurse, 6'6", 250 lbs. Think 70's powerlifter instead of Arnold the body builder. There are no purely flattering scrub cuts out there for men. You'll have to buy a well made set and...

  17. Nursing school help!!

    ThatBigGuy replied to hiii's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing schools are different than other bachelor degree programs. There is no way to simply transfer into a BSN. You'll have to first take all the science pre-requisites that a particular nursing...

  18. Loans?

    ThatBigGuy replied to sassboots's topic in General Nursing

    We can help you if you give us a little more information. You need $2500 a month for living expenses, which you are currently earning as a caregiver (at 50 hours a week). You want to quit in order to...

  19. Fundraisers for nursing students

    ThatBigGuy replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    We did a car wash that actually made some serious cash. All you need is about $100 worth of supplies that you could have donated, a couple of water spigots with hoses, a few buckets, and a dozen...

  20. finances in school

    ThatBigGuy replied to throwaway2's topic in General Students

    There are a lot of factors in your equation here. The ultimate breakdown is that you're about to have an income problem AND an outgo problem. You have to answer all the questions first, then make a...

  21. $39/hr Wound RN pay in Fort Worth, TX. Fair? or should I negotiate for more?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Jujubee21's topic in General Nursing

    That's a solid offer considering the location and your experience as long as it is a full time with benefits position and not a PRN job. It will end up being around $75k depending on OT and such,...

  22. Do you wear a back brace?

    ThatBigGuy replied to noelly10's topic in General Nursing

    If you have spinal issues causing the pain, then you need to see your pcp. If the issue is muscle related, also see your pcp. That being said, there are two common causes of lower back muscle pain...

  23. Depressed about a job offer

    ThatBigGuy replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Let's look at this from his perspective. He's working his buns off on nights, and going to school during the day, all while being a husband and a father. Then you tell him you have a job offer for...

  24. I'm a sexless nurse

    ThatBigGuy replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    1. OP, it would seem that your particular job situation combined with your age has shaped your personal views on gender, procedures, and intimacy into a different shape than many of those who have...

  25. Sexy male scrubs

    ThatBigGuy replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go to the scrub store and try on a bunch of styles. Buy a set each of the two styles you think you look best in. Take them home, and wear them around a bit, maybe even mix and match. You should get a...