NurseAshlee1989 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing
I am sorry I did phrase that wrong. I do not believe it is right for someone with more nursing experience and education to make LESS than someone who does not have the same qualifications. I apologize for the typo.
NurseAshlee1989 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing
Hi there, and thank you for your comment. No I don't think this would be fair at all. I don't think it would be fair if a nurse with 5 years experience made more PER HOUR than a new grad of any gender. Or if a nurse with 15 years experience made as...
NurseAshlee1989 replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric
In my experience on a busy surgical floor, heat make a huge different in relieving post op gas pain both in the abdomen and the shoulders. A warm blanket or compress around the shoulders makes a huge difference. As far as ambulation goes after surger...
NurseAshlee1989 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing
I think if men in nursing make more money it is for the same reason men make more anywhere else. On a month per month basis, men make more due to the fact that they are able to put in more hours, OT, etc. Whereas women traditionally feel the need to ...