NurseJane

1 Corinthians 13: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. It sounds as if Tim has lost faith and hope that mankinds intentions as a whole are toward the good of all. Maybe a renewal in the form of a retreat or workshop might help to take some of the cynisism from your sharp words and negative views?!!

I am most familiar with the pay rates in Indianapolis. Your location is Northern Indiana and I have not been up that way when working or looking for a position. Indianapolis and especially east Indy. I only can speak for Long Term Care facilities as well. I am partial to the facility vs the hospital setting....it is more personal and feels more like my family. I also tried agency once but I guess I am more like the patients I care for...I don't like the constant change, I like to know what I am walking into when I go to work each day. I know how rough it is when the people around me constantly change...seems to be the work climate these days that people shift from job to job on a dime. I wish I could help you with Northern Indiana, Rileycat!!! If you came down Indy's way I'd be happy to help.....Good luck in finding something ...I know you can with the shortage these days!!! Did anyone read the Nursing Shortage article that came recently (this past week to 2 weeks I think) in the McKnight magazine??

I am not sure where Rileycat got the information of wages for RN's and CNA's for Indiana. I work in Indiana and I know that RN's begin at about $18.00/hr, LPN's begin at $13.00-$17.00, and CNA's already certified begin at $9.00/hr. These are the wages I am more familiar with and these are for new graduates. I can't imagine working with any other population than geriatric. If you find a worthwhile facility that works together like a team that is worth more gold that the Yukon can provide!! I just wish that people that have not worked in our field would not judge the long term care industry until they have walked in our shoes and see how much we care!