would trilangual be a plu$?

[9livesRN, BSN, RN]

I have a queston guys,

would the fact that on speaks 3 languages, English, Portuguese, & Spanish, influence on starting salary?

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

No. It will, however, influence whether you get hired more quickly than someone who doesn't, esp in an area where Spanish is frquently the first language.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Agree with Suesquatch. I live in a rural area so speaking Spanish isn't a big deal. However, when I lived in Las Vegas, there was a large Spanish-speaking population and it probably would have helped to bi at least bilingual.

[NursKris82]

I agree with the above poster.

[kathygray]

No. It will, however, influence whether you get hired more quickly than someone who doesn't, esp in an area where Spanish is frquently the first language.

I believe that it depends on what is in demand and the area you are working...and of location.

[kittyn, MSN, NP]

It would never hurt to learn more than one language. Who knows what life may take you with these skills!

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

I believe that it depends on what is in demand and the area you are working...and of location.

Indeed, hence the second clause of my sentence.

[9livesRN, BSN, RN]

I am in Orlando FL,

I am going to do my preceptorship at the Celebration Hospital (part of FLAHOSP)

since there are plenty of hispanics and Brazilians here, i thought it might come in handy!!!

I hope that i can get hired for PT here in Orlando, and FT in Saint Pete!!! I believe it might be a plus down there also!!!

Thank you guys for all your answers!

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

I am in Orlando FL,

I am going to do my preceptorship at the Celebration Hospital (part of FLAHOSP)

since there are plenty of hispanics and Brazilians here, i thought it might come in handy!!!

I hope that i can get hired for PT here in Orlando, and FT in Saint Pete!!! I believe it might be a plus down there also!!!

Thank you guys for all your answers!

Florida? Goodness, yes, they'll come in handy!

[Lennonninja, MSN, APRN, NP]

I'd say it will definitely come in handy! My BA is in Spanish so I'm hoping that we'll end up in a place with a large Hispanic population so I can have that little gem be useful on my resume too :)

[I love my cat!]

would the fact that on speaks 3 languages, English, Portuguese, & Spanish, influence on starting salary?

I am in CA and it doesn't make any difference when it comes to pay.

I do see a lot of job listings that only want applicants fluent in English and Spanish. If not, don't apply. So, Nurses who speak English and Spanish do have an advantage when it comes to qualifications for many positions.