After graduation of nursing school, what salary can I expect?
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So what do the salaries look like? More than 25 % of 2004 respondents surveyed earn at least $64,000 per year (a 14 percent increase from 2003) and a larger percentage of women reported earning $75,000 or more in 2004 (11 percent up from 5 percent).
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I have seen ads in my local paper for hospitals willing to pay tuition.  Nursing is a critical shortage in almost every state.  Do some research and see if you have a local hospital that is willing to pay for your education in exchange for your loyalty when you graduate.
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Registered Nurses\n\nI am sure you are paid more if you go into SPECIAL areas - Surgery, OB/GYN, Peds etc.
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I left nursing a few years ago and I write now. But, your math and science and degree can be used to teach.  Pay isn't as good, though. If you are single, investigate how much you can make as a nurse in Saudi Arabia. Just for the adventure of it. Even though legal nursing is a certification/specialty field, attorneys are always looking for RN's.  And, they pay better than hospitals. Good luck.
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Abolutely! Nurses will be able to pretty much dictate their own salaries for years to come. Nurses are in big demand and the number of nurses dwindle. You could choose a lot worse career paths.
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No.  sorry.  I go to school with people studying to be nurses and they all have to pay.
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If it is a public institution, go to the library and request the salary book, they are required to have it. Otherwise check http://www.chronicle.com/ and see their data section for average pay based on institution.
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I will try to answer this question, but remember, I have only recently finished nursing school and will sit for boards next week.\n\nNursing is a committment. It is one that will make you give more of yourself than you ever knew you could. There are good days and bad days. It is so much more than dealing with sick people. You have the ability to actually make a difference in someones life. As a nurse you have the opportunity to play a role in the most vulnerable moments in people's lives. You can educate people on healt promotion, you could give patients support when they feel afraid or unsure about what's really going on. In nursing you will laugh and you will cry, but at the end of the day you will feel like you did meaningful work. You will be tired, but it is so rewarding.\n\nSchool is going to be challenging. It will be almost like working as a nurse, but you can step back and say let me get your nurse for you. That is until you last clinical rotation. In that moment, you are the nurse. Studying will take on a whole new meaning. And clinicals will be the moment that you get to practice being a nurse, with supervision of course.\n\nAs far as working, you will meet all types of nurses on the floor, some who were born to be nurses and others who are burnt out. Alot of it all depends on how you approach things. And don't let that discourage you. Nurses can work in all different areas. It is not just a blood and guts profession. Some nurses even get to work in regular clothes. You would be surprised the things that nurses do.\n\nI love being a nurse and I am sure that you will love it too. My best recommendation is to try a job as a patient care tech in a local hospital or nursing home and see how you do. Also check out the discover nursing website. Go for it! Get your bachelors.\n\nhttp://www.discovernursing.com/
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You'll be fine.  My mum went back to nursing school at about 34, she wound up graduating near the top of her class - with a 3.97 GPA.  I didn't manage that on my bachelor's, and I went straight from high school.\n\nMy dad went back and got a COTA certification a few years after that, graduated and had absolutely no problems getting really good jobs.  Both of them had not attended any sort of college since they were 18 and married.  My father, in fact, wound up doing an "academic bankruptcy" on most of his classes, since he had things like a D in trigonometry (which he didn't even remember taking!!).  I don't remember his GPA, but it was like mine, somewhere above a 3.5 (but not a 3.97 - my mum set the bar WAY high.)\n\nThey both pointed out a couple of advantages and disadvantages to going back so late - one advantage I remember my mum and dad both mentioning was that when they did get placed in a job, they were able to start at slightly higher pay rates and were placed into supervisory positions fairly quickly due to other experience (ie, my dad did 18 years in the military and had been trained in management techniques which transferred over, etc).  A disadvantage I remember them discussing was that you have a harder time forming study groups and such while you're in class, because a lot of younger students aren't that responsible, although by med school I bet a lot of that's eliminated.\n\nGood luck, you're going to stress over tests, practicals, and clinicals, but don't stress too much, I'm sure you'll do fine.  Older students tend to approach their schoolwork like a job, so you don't run into the issues of missing lecture and such.  :)
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My friend is an RN and the salary is very good.  She just started as an RN and the starting pay is great!  Also, there is a lot of need for RN's right now so she pretty much has her pick of any job.  Most hospitals will offer some incentives, like a sign on bonus or even pay off some of your student loans.  I definately suggest going for an RN degree.
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RN hands down! The sky is the limit as far as opportunities after your degree. Then there's a thing called 'prestige'.
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Be a registered nurse, its rewarding and nowadays highly specialized.  An ER, OR or an ICU nurse pays off well, overtime pay is notoriously high (be ready for holiday work though). Other specializations like geriatic or bariatic nursing care are also newer fields in patient care. I heard from a nursing school director that trauma nurses are kinda outflanked by paramedics and associate doctors. Technology based specializations in medicine is easily outpaced by progress and new inventions.  Good luck!
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It depends on the country you live in. I think after you graduate you will need to get a nursing school or something. It takes 3-4 years usually.
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A lot of good answers here. I'll add my opinion anyway. \nThere have been ups and downs in the nursing field for years. There will be a shortage and then there will be so many that there are no jobs for them without relocating. \n\nThe first problem that comes to mind is that there are waiting lists to get into nursing school. That is a key problem. Nurses are needed but people can't get into school to become one. RN,LPN,MA,CNA or whatever...there is a lack of opportunity.\n\nSecond thing is the cost of the education. I think this is a problem for many people who wish to attend school in any field. There are some places that will put you through nursing school and help with the cost,but then you are obligated to work for them for X amount of years as a condition for their help. \nYes,there is financing available,but I agree with another person here that it is geared toward the younger people and nothing is readily available for the 30 something people who have decided to change careers or continue their education.\n\nThird thing...If you are fortunate enough to finally get through school and get your degree and get a job...then there is that little thing called MONEY!  The incentive! The goal! The reason that we went through all of this to get to the point of having an interview and getting hired. \nThen...they offer you a starting range of ,oh let's just say,17-20.00/hr. Yeah right ! Like that is going to help you pay back all those student loans and financial aid!\n\nThere is no consistency in the amount of pay in nursing facilities. Depends on where you live,how needed nurses are in that area,what the usual going rate is among a lot of other factors. \nNurses with experience that try to get jobs in a higher paying area are turned down because they are expecting to get paid more than the facility is willing to pay them. They would rather save themselves the money and hire someone fresh out of school. \n\nIn some areas ICU nurses are really needed. Hospitals that aren't willing to pay these nurses more money,aren't able to keep them for an extended period of time,if they're lucky enough to get them to take the job at all. When a nurse can travel 20 miles in any direction and be offered $5-10.00 more an hour performing the same job duties,they are going to take the one that they are getting paid more.\n\nInsurance and benefits are another factor. Nurses are putting their lives at risk every day. They take care of patients from all walks of life,no matter what department they specialize in. Better insurance and better benefits should be offered to them. Some facilities offer great benefits,but some don't. This is another determining factor as to what job these nurses take.\n\nWell,I think I'll stop now,although I could continue writing about the problems in the entire health care system. But I think you understand some of the main problems associated with the nursing field.\n\nI think it has to be a nationwide effort to get more good nurses and keep them happy and working for a facility that cares about them. The first step though is  being able to attend college and then determining if you want or need to get your bachelors or masters. That goes back to the affordability factor. How long do you want to be paying for your education?
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I think it depends on your experience.  If you're just a recent grad, don't expect to get paid much.  If you want to have higher paid, you probably want to go to grad school and earn a higher degree in education.
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You can get general info about nurse salaries at\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm\nFor more specific info, try:\nhttp://salary.nytimes.com/
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As a nurse, the answer is no. Depending where and how long you work, you may have a great benefit and retirement package, but nothing you get is free. It's EARNED.