Salary info help needed

[WondeR.N.]

Hi, everybody,

I am considering a temporary school nursing position in a school/day treatment program for seriously mentally ill children. Can anyone give me any guidance about what the salary should be, whether it's hourly, daily, weekly? Thanks a lot.

[bergren]

What city ? What state? RN? BSN? Does that state require certification?

[WondeR.N.]

New York...Westchester County in a non-profit day program. Yes, RN. I don't need additional certification, at least for the temp position.

[luvschoolnursing, LPN]

It's really hard for us to give advice for a position like that. They could be offering anything from $10/hr up to a really nice salary. Unless someone from here is familiar with where you are applying, you will really need to find out from the employer.

[WondeR.N.]

thanks for taking the time to help, anyway. I really appreciate it.

[bergren]

It would likely be less than the going rate in acute care.

[WondeR.N.]

Thanks--I actually got the offer today. Not bad--not great--about 25% less than I had hoped, but I'll take it!

[bergren]

Congratulations!!!

[rnrainy]

Go to Salary.com It's free, you type in where you want to work and what type of degree you want, it will give you a very accurate report. Since you posted to my thread after you got your job, I'm wondering how you like it?

[WondeR.N.]

It's a wonderful job. I really enjoy the work, and the children are incredible. I smile all day. It's busy all day, and it's always something different. Unfortunately, it's temporary. However...I got another offer today, and it's permanent! Yay! A job, a real job, and it only took me a year after graduating to get one. It's in a large medical practice in my area. Yippee!

[rdsxfnrn]

good for you!!!!!!!!

[bergren]

Awesome, good luck!!