Told a salary is non negotiable. True? or room to wiggle

1 I spoke with a recruiter about a position and was told the salary was non negotiable. Was told the hourly pay was based strictly on experience and that I was not getting low balled and asked if I needed time to think about it.

I was kind of caught

Trying to Figure Out if I Would Be a Good Nurse

Hi!

This is another one of those threads.... but I really need some input. I know its something only I can decide but I am just stuck.

A little background on me: I was a teacher in an inner city school for 14 years. I loved the kids, but the educatio

Ivy Tech Spring 2016 ASN

I know it is a little early to be posting as we don't have to submit our applications until September 1, 2015 - but who out there is applying for the ASN program for Spring 2016?

I am enrolled to complete my APHY 101 & PSYC 101 this summer and

BSN or ABSN

Hi everyone, I just found this forum and it's awesome!
I'm a sophomore in college working on a Psychology degree. However, I have decided to pursue a career within the Healthcare field, and nursing seems like such a great, rewarding career. If I s

Any veterans out there have experience w/ Yellow Ribbon Schools?

My question is how does this program work with Private colleges. Also, I'll be using my Post 9/11 GI bill, how much of my GI Bill would cover a school with 60k tuition?

Need help any info on PCMH care coordinator

Hello to all! I have accepted a new position as a PCMH care coordinator. I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on what the position is like on a day to day basis. I have been nursing for 9 1/2 years, mostly in a youth rehabilitation

My ER Rant

18 After being a stepdown nurse for over 3 years I decided to move to the ER. I have to say after being in the ER for less than 6 mos I am beginning to lose a lot of patience with people. Sad to say as a nurse, but it's true.

Some of my pet peeves:

After more than 3 years I finally landed a hospital job!

1 After more than 3 years since graduating nursing school, I can finally begin my journey as a nurse in the hospital setting! I am very excited but also very nervous as I haven't been in an acute care setting for so long and feel like I have lost mo

Time To Start That Final Trip To The Locker Room?

7 Lately, I have been sidelined by a medical situation. Truth be told, I love being home, but was not planning on being here just yet. I really had planned to work full-time til full retirement age, then at least part-time after that - kind of die in

Needle Stick Injury

How common it is to have needle stick injury in LTC/ Sub acute during first year of nursing? I've had one, I've not finished my first yr yet. Not fun at all...

Comment: If you practice safety and follow the guidelines you've been taught on needle