buterfly

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1. Accepted job offer...should I feel guilty about interviewing for another employer?

   buterfly replied to gapeach427's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Professionals do think about themselves too. You have to do whats best for you. I also just accepted a job and I am still looking and hoping for better. You always want the best. Any NP out there...

2. Am I the only HH nurse paid hourly?

   buterfly replied to Eleven011's topic in Home Health

   I get paid per visit, however I choose to get paid this way. When visits are available it's good. Right now it's slow and I cant depend on a pay check. Now I am thinking of applying to Bayada. I don't...

3. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

   buterfly replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

   Please, tell me about Winthrop, I am thinking of applying. What's the starting, Per Diem rate as well. Is it a nice place to work. Thanks

4. How you pay your MSN tuition?

   buterfly replied to greenland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   VivaRN, Your plan sounds great. You have enough days for clinicals. Presently I am working 4 long days to have 2 days for clinicals. What state is

5. I'm too old if my ultimate goal is to be a NP?

   buterfly replied to greenland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   greenland, your age does not matter. With your medical background you will do well. I am 55 with over 30 years of nursing experience and started my NP program only the Summer of 2007 looking to...

6. Home Care in NY

   buterfly replied to rn9090's topic in New York Nursing

   I would take this. As a new grad this is great money and you will have great satisfaction. I started home care 16 yrs. ago and I had to have 1 yr med. surg. experience. I hope you took

7. Is it true that I can get an lpn license as a BSN grad w/o sitting for the exam

   buterfly replied to Riverhopper's topic in New York Nursing

   Riverhopper, your classmate gave you the wrong information. Things are not so easy as she

8. Relocating/Nevada

   buterfly posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

   I am thinking of relocating to Nevada in the furture to get out of the cold. I am presently in NY. Starting salary in NYC is between 60-65,000/yr. Decent house in a decent community 500,000-700,000....

9. How you pay your MSN tuition?

   buterfly replied to greenland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi greenland, My credits are paid for by my employer, $5000/yr. Education is so expensive so I am happy for

10. Feeling a little out of place, and liking it....

    buterfly replied to SteveNNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    SteveRN21, This is my first clinical and I know the feelings. I am thinking like a nurse and need to force myself to think like an NP, but I think we will get it soon. Just think

11. Is home health really better than working in a hospital??

    buterfly replied to LadyAries0021's topic in Home Health

    I would not use the word better. The big word is ''flexibility'' especially if you are not working in a CHHA. Long-term has more flexibility. I have been in home care for 16 yrs. Love it for the...

12. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    buterfly replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    good luck on working towards your RN. we dont have enough time to to hang and monitor iv, administer meds, teach patients, assess clinical status and pick up doctor orders much more to give a bath. As...