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re: Is becoming an RN worth it?
Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:12 pm to Jibbajabba
Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:12 pm to Jibbajabba
I don't pay anything for my healthcare, which is a huge plus. I have a house that's worth 450k (2k per month). Taxes are higher, but overall I think I'm better off when it comes to pay, work conditions and especially the free healthcare. At home, in Louisiana, it worked my arse off for peanuts and terrible work conditions. I'll retire out here and then move back home eventually.
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Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:17 pm to Isabelle81
Isabelle81. Yes, staffing regulations are still in place. Started in Jan 2004. not all hospitals are union, but more and more coming onboard.
And btw, I agree with your comment, don't go into nursing for money...that's the wrong reason!
And btw, I agree with your comment, don't go into nursing for money...that's the wrong reason!
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:25 pm to Gcockboi
Go big and get into medical school. Either become top dog in the food chain or get eaten alive
Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:41 pm to Gcockboi
RN BSN in New Orleans here (on my husband's account, heehee). Depends on what you do to determine how much you make. Consistent hours and very difficult to lose your job are definitely pros. Pick up holidays and work nights for more. Work on a specialty unit for more. Definitely go straight for your BSN so you don't have to go to school online for it later. And you can work in tons of settings and take care of tons of different kinds of people. But be wary of how difficult nursing school is, how easy it is to get burned out, and how many hours you'll lose. Not to mention the emotional stress of DNRs, codes, and and how many people ask you for your advice but don't take it...lol on the last one. All that said, if you can take it day by day and work hard, you'd be successful and have opportunities to expand your career in all sorts of ways. Not to mention help people who are relying on you. I can't imagine doing anything else. :)
Posted on 4/29/17 at 4:48 pm to Gcockboi
your analysis is on target. go for it.
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:01 pm to LC412000
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Go big and get into medical school. Either become top dog in the food chain or get eaten alive
You do realize physicians look down on other physicians as well right? As there are food chains in nursing, same applies to medicine. So by your logic, everyone should only be neurosurgeons.
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:29 pm to Restomod
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So by your logic, everyone should only be neurosurgeons.
Why? Neurosurgery is not where the top medical school graduates go. Derm, Ortho, ENT, Plastics, Urology all have better applicants than Neurosurgery.
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:45 pm to MrSpock
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Why? Neurosurgery is not where the top medical school graduates go. Derm, Ortho, ENT, Plastics, Urology all have better applicants than Neurosurgery.
Those are obviously more desirable matches for many. I was speaking in terms of public perception. I think most would not understand why derm for example would be more desirable than other specialties.
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:46 pm to Restomod
ER Medicine is the answer
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:52 pm to LC412000
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ER Medicine is the answe
Do you even perirectal abscess bro?
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:23 pm to Restomod
I also want to say I was told that a doctorate as a requirement to be a Nurse Practicioner is on the horizon. If that was a future desired step.
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:25 pm to Colonel Flagg
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I also want to say I was told that a doctorate as a requirement to be a Nurse Practicioner is on the horizon. If that was a future desired step.
Depends on the state, it's trending that way now though since CRNA has gone the doctorate route.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 10:29 am to Restomod
quote:Could be the least worst thing seen in an Emergency Room
Do you even perirectal abscess bro?
Posted on 4/30/17 at 11:16 am to BoogaBear
IDGAF if you believe me or not. You probably also wouldn't believe I work Monday through Thursday and off every F,S,S.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:20 pm to LC412000
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Could be the least worst thing seen in an Emergency Room
Depends on the person.. "worst" is relative
This post was edited on 4/30/17 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:28 pm to LC412000
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Could be the least worst thing ever smelled in an Emergency Room
FIFY
First procedure I ever did at The Big Free as a Resident was draining one
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:36 pm to Gcockboi
I know a few contract nurses. Pretty sweet deal for them. They like to travel and usually have their room and board paid for while under contract. They use the time in between to travel and do things they enjoy.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:46 pm to CaliforniaTiger
Thanks CaliforniaTiger.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:48 pm to TimeOutdoors
Travel nursing is what first brought me out to Cali, loved it. Northern Cali is the best!
This post was edited on 4/30/17 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 4/30/17 at 12:51 pm to mikrit54
Agree, an RN has to just about sleep, eat, breathe and never sleep work to make $100K. I don't care if it's a Diploma Nurse or BSN.
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