5 Things To Consider Before Nursing School
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- My NurseBrother and I discuss the 5 most Important and Critical Things to Consider before you decide to enter 2 years of Hard Dreadful Mental BootCamp of Nursing School!!!!
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If you're a smart nurse, your goal is to get out of the hospital setting as quickly as you can.. Do your 1-2 years to "pay your dues" and then quit. Afterwards either shoot for an office job as a nurse or go back to school and get your Bachelor's or Master's degree so you can land a job in upper management. Be the kind of nurse who makes the decisions instead of just being a pill pusher. Think outside the box. There is more to nursing than bedside care. I've been a nurse for 17 years now and work as a nurse consultant for a non-profit organization. I have absolutely ZERO job stress, keep 9 to 5 hours, no weekends, no holidays and when I call in sick, no one has to cover for me. A lot of nurses are overworked and their physical and mental health suffers because of it. I guess nobody told them that they didn't have to.
this could not be more true. even an LVN can get a management position at an HMO or NON profit.
I love this comment. Its funny because when I told people I would be a nurse and said I would only work for 1 year and move on, people would say "thats dumb". Everything you said is exactly how I feel. Thank u for the reassurance!
do nurses who work in clinics make more than those in the hospital?
Smartest advice EVER!
HueTubeR what degree did you go back for? Nurse administration or just BSN/MSN?
Are you kidding me? Nurses don't make a lot of money? I quit my 9 dollar an hour cashier job to go to nursing school, I'd take a nursing job that makes 30 dollars an hour in a heartbeat. It might not be a MDs salary but earning 50,000 a year is way more than my family lived on growing up. It really depends on what your lifestyle is.
Exactly but they mean that once you have a house and responsibilities it won't be much left Cuz let's face it the cost of living is expensive
Exactly how could these jerks give out neg advice like this making Nursing look bad tfoh I'm a Nurse and I love what I do I am comfortable I don't have no boss up under my damn skin and I choose my own hours I am in this for the patients not money I love helping people and that is what matters yes of course it takes care of my family and needs but I am here to give back what they cannot. These men need to get out of here. Nursing is great keep going people! These fools are Liars don't Listen . Horrible advice here the fools are wicked contridicting themselves how can u love ppl and your telling ppl don't take Nursing 🖕✌🏽️
I live with my mother and the rent is like only 1,000 and electric and cable is like 100 bucks and a little over. and 30 bucks an hour is still very great. I live in New York City in the Bronx and there are some places that are pretty cheap.
Google keep asking me to change my name. sooo annoying. Shout out to the Bronx Lol I used to live in the Bronx and I’m now living in queens I’m going to St. Paul’s school of nursing I’m freaking out bc I might not pass the HESI. So I’m studying to pass it. Hbu? My rent here is 1,700
it is not just the money.. you have to have the passion to work in healthcare.. or you will get burnout.
"They don't make a lot of money. They only make $30/hour." LOL
ikr. I consider that pretty good if you're full time and some nurses be doing be doing more than 40 hours a week. I did the math and they make some pretty decent amount of money. 30 multiplied by 40 is 1,200 and that's just one week. multiply that by 4 and that's 4,800 a month. and a year that's 57,600 . I can buy a new car with that amount of money and still have a like 20 grand left.
+Google keep asking me to change my name. sooo annoying. The thing is, out of that 50+ grand you have to get, gas, bills, rent, taxes, health insurance, car insurance, food, clothes, pay off loans. So you really don't have that much left to buy a car with..
Capn_Wreckz If you use your money wisely. For example. I'm living with my mother. and I only help pay two bills per month which is like between 200-300$ and I don't take loans to pay for tuition because my community college isn't so expensive and financial aid always covers it and gives me 1,000 and more to pay for textbooks. and I'm a guy that doesn't really need that much clothes and for food. I can always spend it on like boxes of snacks to eat everyday or cup noodles. I'm still going to have a heft amount of money left by the end of the year. And buying a car comes with getting car insurance for the first time. but the main goal for me is save up for a car. and with the expenses i just told you. I'll have enough for car insurance and food. There are people who are employed for less money and still manage to make a living.
Yeah, I know how to manage my money, bro. All i'm saying is that 30$ is a good career, but that doesn't mean you're life is always gonna be easy. When you have a wife and 2 kids and a dog you gotta support, it still can be tight. You have to pay 300$ a month and buy some noodles, but other people have to pay way more and put food on their kids table and clothe their kids, pay car insurance and buy gas.
I thought it depends, registered nurse make pretty good money
Yeah you're not gonna be a millionaire being a nurse but damn saying they don't make a lot of money is a little odd hahah. 30 an hour is great money. There are people (like me) working my ass off in a hot ass factory making 13 an hour.
But that $30/hr is only with multiple years of experience. This is also in CA where the cost of living is very high. I work in tennessee. I only make 21$ and 3 years experience. I am also paying hundreds of dollars in loans every month after 4 years of college for this job. Not to mention rent/sewer/electricity, insurance both health and car, food, cell phones, internet, and if you have kids this adds a LOT more payments. While I dont doubt you work your ass off in a hot place, we also deal with lots of stress thats really not worth the money.
We deal with confused, often times violent people who are sick and dying. We deal with blood, sputum, infected wounds, feces, etc. We have to know every drug, what they do in the body, including their contraindications, possible side effects, how fast the onset is, how long they last in the body, and what breaks them down. We have to know hundreds of diagnosis' and what they do to people and how to treat it. We are the last defense of the patient when a new doctor is yelling at us to give a certain drug but we know DAMN well that the drug they want is wrong for this patient.
Our jobs can be VERY stressful. So they are right in saying going into nursing for the money is the wrong way of thinking about it. Granted, if you choose to go into nursing to continue on with higher education such as nurse practitioner or CRNA, (which are also hard to get into and stressful jobs), then yes, you can make good money. Sorry not trying to rant. Just educating =) I will say, I'm definitely not jealous of working in a hot factory. I call the hospital "air-conditioned hell." lol
LVN in California make $18 starting nurses make about $23 starting. After ten years you can make up to $40-$45.
Of course Barndon, but I think they meant considering the amount of responsibility, working hours/shifts etc plus the knowledge & skills they possess like e.g scrub nurses
In response to around 3:55-4:30ish: Im currently volunteering at a hospital and I definitely have seen that people pursue nursing for the wrong reasons and that nursing schools actually contribute to letting this happen. students shouldn't be only admitted to nursing school based on gpa and teas scores because nursing is not a career that you can be worthy of pursuing just because you can get good grades.The nurse is who most patients receive most of their "care" from and who they spend the most time interacting with. Nurses and the other healthcare professionals in a hospital/clinic are constantly put in stressful situations so it's extremely important that all of them have the ability to maintain a positive, genuinely caring persona to create a comfortable environment for both the patients (probably already dealing with pain) and coworkers (coping with enough stress as it is). Showing stress and unhappiness is toxic and unfortunately, many people who work in the hospital show this.
Amanda Abernathy I agree. Nurses need to be the type of person who have a heart, and loves others. I think about the good Samaritan, and 1 Corinthians 13.
I disagree. You need a balance between practicality and care. You can have a good heart and still end up killing your patient because of a lack of knowledge.
Amanda Abernathy
You’re absolutely correct. I believe in your notion because when I was in the hospital, I had a nurse that constantly had a smug look on her face, during her hours of being my nurse, I saw the b***h only ONCE! My other nurses were attentive and very caring and never let stress show.. duh it’s a stressful job.
Melissa Cornard
On one end, some nurses cheat their way through school to showcase “good grades”. Thus, doing it for the money only.
On the other end, you do need to know what you’re doing on the clinical end... maybe she’s saying that certain things are innate and sometimes the best nurses don’t pass the NCLEX because test taking is not their forte. But.. what do I know
I know this is three years out from the time of your post, but I am a nursing instructor in a college RN program. I personally agree that nurses must have a combination of a good heart and a good head. However, our college administrators don’t care at all about the types of nurses we produce - all they want is “butts in seats.” The more students we accept, the more money the college makes. None of our upper administration are even healthcare professionals much less nurses. Colleges and universities today are the same as any large business - it’s all about profit. Quantity over quality.
I love your station. We need more nurses like you entering the profession. Helping people is my first love. After 30plus years in the field I have
learned to love me first and heal from within to be able to humanity. Bless your journey. Keep smiling---an asset for the field.
NurseMendoza... I'm also 30 and I went to my community college for 1 1/2 years to knock my prerequisites out of the way but was unsuccessful due to kids but I am currently doing my CNA and I'm graduating from my phlebotomy course this coming weekend. It's a stepping stone because in between having to drop out of college I ended up having another child (total of 3) but u said it well, an awesome support system is good to have. My husband supports me because he sees how happy I am with doing what I love because I currently work at in my opinion the best hospital ER on the Big Island Of Hawaii and my coworkers all support me so having a good support system is good to have but not necessarily key because I know nursing students that don't have anyone and they are rockin it!!! Ur a true inspiration and I love how u lay it all out. But doing my CNA will make it that much easier for me during the nursing program... even doing my CNA and phlebotomy I don't have a life because everything is study study study because I am a perfectionist and I go after the 100% on exams and kick myself when I get 97%... I know CNA is mainly common sense but the hands on experience that I'll get as a CNA in so valuable!!! And yes when you look at how much work RN's/CNA's have to do on a daily basis especially in my ER they don't get paid enough... but u do it because you love it and not because you think your going to make ALOT of money. I didn't figure out what I wanted to do in life until after my first child was born. Wanting to provide a better life for them and helping others makes EVERYTHING worth it!!!
Here in NJ they make like $75-80k a year. That's good money
Yeah man I am trying get into a program its competitive though.
I have less than 2 years experience and I make > $40hr.
Roy Jerome ... what unit and what state do you work in?
Texas pays less
Thinking
Roy Jerome you’re a minority, they don’t want the lawsuit 😂😂
I'll be finally entering my program after a long hiatus (live in a small town, the only program has been "postponed" for 2 yrs!!). I've seen a few of your vids and just have to say, I LOVE U MAN NURSE! ;) In all seriousness, thank you so much for the awesome vids & info, both of you are infectious, it makes me even more excited to finally fulfill my dream!
Love this! I'm starting nursing school next year as I will be a junior. As with any job that allows you to be incredibly successful, starting at the bottom is almost a given!
I've wanted to be a nurse for long time but I had to but my dream aside for a while but I got into the nursing program at Rutgers and I'm so excited and terrified. I'm 37. I have to work full time while at school but my job provides lots of down time for study. I was just offered a promotion at my current job but nursing has been my dream since I was young, I listened to all the things you listed and my biggest issue is money and paying for school but otherwise I'm ready. Thanks for the video! Glad I found your site!
Same exact scenario for me....Also 37....Good luck!!!
Bobby Robinson you are going back at 37? That makes me feel better. At orientation people kept thinking I was there with my kid (lots of parents came with their children). Thanks for encouragement. Best of luck to you as well!
if you are 37 you can make all the requirements in a year plus 2 years taking the applied classes you will be 40 years if you don't go to school you will be anyways 40 without a degree, go for it bro better late than never.
Go for it girl!! YOU CAN!
I'm just a 16 y/o making 8.05 an hour at a restaurant thinking this is what I want to do!
Merkz Do it
Thanks for the video guys!! Straight out of HS I went to college did all my prerequistes for the nursing program and was accepted into nursing school the semester before I was to start nursing school I got cold feet and decided not to go. I thought to myself I can't be a nurse! I let fear get the best of me. After working in a cubicle for 6 years which I hated, I became a Massage Therapist which I have been doing for 4 years now and I love it but with no benefits and the unknown of clients and paycheck each week I started thinking about Nursing again. I deal with people all day so it's a good thing I love people! haha Anyway I'm thinking about going back to school and pursuing it again but have been hesitant. So I'm glad to have resources like this! It's definitely good to look at the reality behind a profession and not just the money aspect. As a Massage Therapist I make Avg $35-$40/Hr but I can only do 20 Massages a week and some weeks I may only get 10 clients so while the pay sounds nice the reality is much different. After watching your video it's given me more confidence to pursue it while also knowing the reality.
You guys bring such a positive vibe! I'm a wife, mom and almost 30, finishing my bachelors degree (in another country) and yes all the things you guys mentioned are all so true! Luckily I had a good support system but still living on one income, my husbands, was still a HUGE sacrifice we both made. Its hard specially if you have kids but one day they will benefit from it.
SoCal.
RN
50+ hr
go to school.
dream big
go str8 to ER
learn HARD
become Savior
Glad you gave us a new video! Thanks man.
yay, a new video!! We missed you Nurse Mendoza, glad to see you back :) cool video
Thanks for this video! It's so true... Will share with a few folks I know.
I'm half Filipino too and everyone in my family is in the medical field also. The destiny is very real
Big shortage of male nurses. Big need.
Not everywhere. My hospital has tons of them.
We’re coming don’t worry
Omw in a couple of years lol
With my nursing school applications two months away, I'm really nervous about getting in somewhere, because nursing is so impacted in California. I love nursing, and I would love to be a male nurse working in the ER or ICU. Holdin' it down for the Murses!!
This is very helpful, I like ur perspectives. Ill be going to nursing school this fall..
Dude. Duuude. I fall under nearly all of these categories. Went in it for the money (my first med/surg position paid $22.50/hr, $30+ sounds too good to be true), went in it because my mom did so well as a nurse, I generally hate people (but I hide it very well), and it was one of the few programs that financial aid would completely cover. I'm just now starting into a new job after moving to a new state, so I've only been a nurse for a year, and even though I absolutely hated it with all my body and soul at first, it gets better. The more you do it, the less you hate it. At least so far, that's been the case for me. Who knows, maybe I was just lucky with my first job and I'll burn out after this one. For now, I'm hanging in there.
+Space Ghost Why should anyone care? You generally hate people. Bleah
+Lisa Panter I simply shared my point of view as a relatively new RN, and my expectations and regrets, as someone that didn't take all these things into consideration before enrolling in nursing school. This video is, after all, targeted toward people that want to know what to expect. But you're probably right, I should stay away from public forums with my experience, because only people who have no criticisms of this field should be allowed to share their perspective. Honesty isn't welcome or wanted in nursing. We both know that. Let's keep up the glamorous facade, shall we?
No No No.....my comment was not geared toward sugar coating the pro's and con's of nursing. It was directed to the contempt you generally have for "people". For all I know you have tremendous clinical skills. Empathy for people is a skill you would do well to develop. If not for your sake, but for your patients sake. I wish nothing for the best for you and hope you mature into a beautifully well rounded nurse. :)
+Space Ghost I am not trying to bash you, but being kind to others even though you feel hatred is a virtue. Don't just pretend not to hate people for the sake of doing it or for a job. Do it because it is the way we should live all of the time, no matter what we are inclined to naturally do. Temperance is key. *Off the Soap Box*
+Space Ghost thanks for sharing!!
Glad to see you back señor
Great tips guys! I appreciate all of the info =)
Aloha, Guys
I want to thank you ALL for doing a hard and sometimes a thankless job! Doctors. Are great but most take all the thanks for all who helped. Many people do not know the crap nurses put up with in #5 a great Nurse is a great people person and can show the care, where as doctors are trained to do a good job but show no real feelings. I come from a long line of Doctors but but my brothers and sisters are keeping that going, but I been in the hospital many times and seen the crap you have to clean up always with a smile and care for the person in the bed in Hawaiian we say Mahalo Uni Loa "Thank you" for all you do.
It is a good video, especially tip no 5, reminding people that you'll have to like being around different types of people, nationalities, I'd add also of different sexuality etc. Thanks.
Great video. Would you please do a followup video on what to expect when applying to nursing school. I've been a stay at home mom for 25 years and am thinking of starting a new career after age 40. I love people and took care of my husband who died of ALS so i have some hands on experience in a sense. Thanks!
Beginning Nursing School Jan 2016 and so glad I found this channel!!! Whew! Swiiitch! Na just kiddin, I wanna join the NBG in this Biya-Tria-triage!
I really enjoyed this video, I'm starting nursing school from doing political science and music so I'm excited for the change.I'm glad you guys talked about the money and people.
Thanks!!! This video was helpful...I have to get me a Support System!!!
Good job on shedding some light to some potential nursing students! Being half Filipino it was my "destiny". Good job again guys
Hey dude, thx for your vid...would love to see more
So happy I watched this video thanks guys I was thinking about doing this just for the money
I have the same exact beethoven mix youre playing in my favorites for homework
If you’re saying they don’t make good money than you’re spending stupid or you’re in way too much debt.
What is so sad is that when I was in school you got your training at a hospital.3 yrs diploma nursing. You got rooms to stay at and it was so much less stress as now. I got to live at home and my parents paid for my books. How people now can get through nursing school is amazing. It seems to me you almost need to put all aspects of your life on hold. I am happy to say that my HS class had 13 nurses in it. It has to be in your blood.It is a calling not just a job.
This video did not at all discourage me from becoming a nurse I want to also work in cvicu. And I in no way considered the money and really don't care. the reason I want to be a nurse is because of my son he was born with hlhs and dorv and I spent months with him in the hospital. Thats when i knew nursing was for me. Thanks for the video guys very informative.
MIA - glad your back - really enjoy watching your videos . . . from a fellow nurse . . . i have to say, we Murses rule (lol)!! just sub/liked your friend Sean's channel -Tom
I don't think they make it look bad, just realistic. no one I work with in my ICU are there for the money. You have to be there because you love it or you won't last. It's intense and it's fast. you don't make big money like most people think. it takes two incomes for my family to live comfortable.
Hi nurse Mendoza. Before I ask my question just wanted to say that I love your videos. They are very motivating and have helped me change my study habits to successfully retain the information. My 2 questions are does it matter which school you go to to get a nursing degree and what would you suggest new nursing students can do to gain experience while in nursing school.
I'm a high school senior and I want to become an RN, I'm planning on going to a community college and getting my Associates Degree and I was wondering if you had any tips or advice on what I should do to get a job after I got my degree? Thank you for your awesome videos
Hhaa! Hey Sean!! Fancy seeing you here :)
Nice bro! I'm a Filipino too. Watching you from Manila, Philippines.
The cost of living is completely different from state to state, which is why there's a big difference between salary across state to state.
Thanks for the video!
Just a note - The field is WAY to broad to say high paying salaries aren't common.
My girlfriend is in her first year working as a nurse - CM in home health care making a minimum salary of 80k, but is on pace to make 105k. She works no more than 45hours a week, and a coworker of hers who works around 50-60hrs a week is on pace to make 130k. However, most of her friends from school that work in hospitals make around 70, which isn't incredible but certainly isn't bad either.
Point being, depending on the field your interested in and the demand for nursing in that area, you would be really surprised to learn what's out there. I know psych nurses in MN make even crazier money. You just have to do your research and find your fit.
Thinking about changing my major :) great info.
Traci.So.Random how did it turn out
Nickolas RW: LPN is supervised by RN. The difference is RN does the assessment part. LPN depending on the company's policy, cannot push IV meds. Of course, pay would be a lot different too. I live in Alaska and initial pay for LPN is about $23 depending on where you work. Then RN would be higher pay.
And just to add, even in customer service you have to act like you're happy with people who are tearing you down. I had a job where I had to deal with drug addicts (no security), had to clean bathrooms, deal with roaches, and basically manage a property for 8 hours with only two 5 minute breaks. I made $9/hr. That was two years ago so I can't imagine the pay would be much different now. And that's in San Diego.
I've been thinking about going to nursing school as a part time student. Currently I work with an insurance company and if I pass my grades, they will reimburse me for the money I put in.
I already missed the first semester and have to start next year, due to me waiting, i picked up a secondary job. I think having the second job will get me into the habit of not having a life and working for 14 hours a day
You didn't add a link to Shawn (Sean?)'s youtube channel. I couldn't find it.
Maaaan, best station for nursing answers. I'm 30, exited the army (from San Fernando valley, been really thinking about it, finished all my pre requisites. Main thing that was bothering me was just the over whelming number of women in my classroom (2 guys, including me, in my A&P 1 & 2) and maybe not fitting in so well with them. I love women, nothing against them, just question if my personality would fuse well with them since it's a female dominant career. Any advice on that with your experience?
nice perspective guys. I'm considering nursing as a second career, mainly due to being unhappy with my job. I'm a 25 year old dude and CPA and the hours are long and the shit is unfulfilling. It seems you guys like your jobs. Do you really like your job as a nurse? Do you have any regrets about nursing? Any response would help out.
Also, about the job situation, do you think I’d be able to work full time while going into nursing school? There’s not many aas programs in nursing in New Mexico and I was looking to apply in other states..
Lol at 15k a year and working nights, weekends and holidays and 12 hour shifts nursing sounds like an improvement. I've always wanted to help people too that's for sure.
My wife just graduated and making 35hr in the ER starting. She had 3 yrs of er tech experience... NJ pays well but cost of living is high
+Ivancito908NJ same in NY. The cost of living is high, so are the wages. I'd think that your speciality would also determine your salary as well as experience.
Very informative video! and you are very handsome nurse mendoza :)
Would you ever have considered LPN before RN?? I'm 45 and getting tired of waiting for prerequisites to be completed then the wait list. I was hoping that LPN to start making money again because being a CNA is not paying the bills. Then take a Bridge to ADN or BSN.
If you study hard you can get into state universities which have really affordable tuition.
Nurse practitioners make a lot my mom pulled in I've 200k last year lol
Lol yes because she has a Masters degree. Can't say the same for Bachelors...
Shelbie Henry
its a doctoral program now :)
D_Lambily the DNP is a recommendation its not a requirement. But from what I read in nursing journals its slowly making its way.
What kind of advice do you have for me? Here's my situation. I work full-time as a sous chef and go to school part time completing my prerequisites for the nursing program. I'm almost finished with my prereq's. Since I don't have any family besides my daughter where I live, do you think it's possible to work full time, part time or not at all? Is it possible to do well in the program if you're working?
I did the math & after loans, paying for your health insurance, etc.. it’s really not as much as people think... BUT... worth doing something I’d love ❤️
Hola. Soy enfermera. Siento q en mi trabajo me hacen boicot? Todos se
Ponen de acuerdo para armar un circo, será?
If you work as an RN like me been working as an RN since 2010 come on i was only 20 years old when i earned my RN license NO LIFE MIA until after the real party started so 7 years later i make around 5,000 a month AFTER TAXES before taxes i make around 7,000 to 8,000 BEFORE ... TAXEs are taken away such as medicare and ssi and FEDERAL they like to take around 1,783 OFF each PAY CHECK... btw.....
You guys are awesome. I've been on a surgical floor for years and was thinking about moving up to ICU at age 45. Do you think it's more difficult for me to learn and train for ICU at this age?
I'm not a nurse, yet, but on June I will be starting my classes to become a nurse. I have 5 month of free time to study in advance to prepare myself. I will be teaching myself but I have no clue where to start and what to study. I don't want to study a lot of something I won't need, or a little of something I will need. can anyone plz give me some tips of what I should study to prepare myself to succeed in nursing school I would appreciate it. Thank You :)
If I go into this field, i am going to go and take an online bsn course when I go into AF active duty. Pay it off and see what i could do from there
haha Half Filipino cool! my dad and mom are also nurses and I'm Filipino too pursuing nursing. I'm already in my last semester but I still feel like I don't know anything lol and also I'm still get really nervous going to clinical except community rotation which was super fun!
my program costs $71k 😭 just my bsn. But i will have it and be done. I know it is too much for a bsn. God help me.
Lol, Im a Filipina travel nurse too. Most of the Filipinos nowadays take nursing, forced or not. It's like a trend in our country. This vid should be shared and shown to those kids so they'd know what they're getting their selves into. One thing I can say though, it's hella hard, but worth it. :)
Love the vid! subbed!
like the Mozart music in the MacBook for studying.
i have the math skills of a 5th grader and i get ssi every month so i can come up with about 150 dollars a month do you think i can afford the school to become an lpn and and will i need to up grade me math skills
i havent been in school in about 4yrs would you recommemd just jumping into a rn program or start off as a lpn and work my way up i also work overnights full time any advice would be helpful thanks
I'm going into UNI with 1% family support and 100% Student Loans! How the hell am I gonna make it if you guys have 100% family support and 0% student loans. God help me!
no as in university
who else wants this guy to upload more often?
RNs make a good damn salary. theres multiple RNs in the ER were i work that make 80-100k a year. the problem is nobody is ever satisfied so people are always complaining. the charge nurse were i work makes 184000 a year with overtime.
That's a lot of money for a charge nurse, but I believe it. My dad has been an RN most of his life 40+ years. His sister was an RN also. He used to say that the more one makes, the more the government takes in taxes. That's one thing a lot of people don't mention. I also want to become an RN. Tired of low paying job and living paycheck to paycheck. I wish I would've started many years ago. I'm 33 now.
Thanks so much +Dennis Black. I really appreciate the motivation. God bless you.
+Eugene Abreut Where do you live?!?!?!?!? I have been a nurse for many years and have never heard such a thing as the norm! Are you including nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetist? Most nurses will NOT make that much money. Also if you are talking about major cities such as NYC, you need to also remember the high cost of living!
Hi brianna scottland. When I was in high school I remember my dad saying he made around $90K one year. He worked a lot of overtime. But later regreted it because the income tax he had to pay. He said it's like working from January to March/April and paying that in taxes. This was in Iowa in the 90s.
can you please make a video of which one to choose to study for nursing entrance exam: TEAS or Kaplan?
The cost of living is also higher in Cali than TX.
Thanks for the great tips
Hi guys! I am planning to take nursing for college but the people around me keeps discouraging me from taking it because nurses are overpopulated now here in my country (philippines) and the pay is not too good. My family wants me to take bs secondary education since it is a demand now in the country especially with the proposed k+12 education program. What should I do? If you're a nurse, can you still teach? I need advice.
It's nice to see other male nurses. Finallllyyyyy. I'm stuck in an icu with all females.
After taxes and bills its not alot.. if u want$ do something. else... do it cause it feels good:)
love you guys so inspiring
I have two more semesters to go lol can't wait to finish already am tired it's too stressful
African Barbie how was it!!! i hope the last 2 years were great 🥺
paige yes and working now
African Barbie that’s amazing! how was the last two years and what advice would you give?
paige it’s been great , graduated and working. I would advice to work hard and stay focused no matter what .
You say you can make 60-70 $ an hour. Is that as an RN with a BSN or is the education higher.
I don't know what to think it could be for me like it could not be for me...
+Islandbreeze a good place to start it to get a nurses aid certification =)
spread this video like butter lol Thanks for the video!
25 to 30 an hour is good money unlike the 12 im making trying to support a family on its not enough that's why I'm going into nursing
Hey Nurse Mendoza, you mentioned that nurses do not make much. Yet $25 an hour is a lot for me. Right now at my business job I make $15 an hour and that is a struggle. So how is $25 an hour not a lot?? lol
As a latina in nursing school, it's good to see that there's more and more latino guys becoming nurses. If only there was more here in Chicago! 😩
Subscribed to both your channels. :)
what about prices and historical effectiveness?
did you start at a trade school or cc or uc ?
Hey guys, i'm a 26 year old guy currently in the military (not in the medical field) but what I really want to do is be a nurse. I have the tuition assistance and everything I need to start school immediately I just have no clue where to start. Can you point me in the right direction for online schools and a degree program to become a nurse.
+marilyn brewer Are your active duty, reservist, getting out, staying in? I got out of the military (also not in the medical field) in the summer 2014 and started school immediately. My first summer semester I was still on terminal leave. Since then I have finished all my prerequisites and was accepted to nursing school in the St. Louis area. From my experience nursing programs usually will not consider you until you have certain Biology classes finished. Fortunately for me, the program I applied to did not need that fulfilled so I applied and was excepted almost immediately because my GPA was high enough. My personal personal advise to you is that you use Tuition Assistance now to get all, if not most of your prerequisites done. At the same time start applying to nursing programs that will start at about the time it will take you to finish your prerequisites. Again this is all MET-TC and depends on what your plans are in the military. Talk to your COC now and start any class you can take, immediately. Spring semester is starting soon. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.
Hope that helped out. Good luck!!!
+marilyn brewer which area are you from?
pablo Vets have 15 years to use up their gi bill. (post 911) 10 years for montgomery gi bill. Why use it for prerequisites? Why not save it to get a bachelors or masters?
I just saw Mt exam result yesterday and I was accepted for nurse school, but you change my decision 😩😩😩🤦♀️
Would it possible to play a sport in college and go to nursing school at the same time? Or would it be too hard
Noah Essa
My older sister got kicked off her soccer team for putting her studies first.
Where did your friend go to nursing in Texas?
25 per hr for 5 yrs experience. That's really low. In dallas a graduate nurse starts off around 25-27 per hr. After 5 yrs, you should be at, at least 27-33 per hr. You need to move to dallas.
Im actually relocating to Dallas after I graduate in June. Are you familiar with any hospitals hiring?
You are very wrong. More like 23.50-24.50 in the DFW area, lucky if even get started at 24/hr as a graduate nurse. No new nurse will make 27/hr, that is just stupid.
Rafael G Sir that's only a little over 50,000 per year. And it is possible. I know some new grads making that, now they were EMT's or PCT or NA. They do pay for experience. I mean if you've never step foot as an employee in a hospital setting then maybe your pay will be around 23-24per hr. Especially if your at the same hospital as tech or EMT and then get your RN. Its very possible. Nothing is impossible with Christ!!!!
Donielle Cole Hey lady you should check into the VA. Its great benefits!!! Children's pays really well also. I just know that because I use to work there and I loved it, but I was tech. I also now work at the VA, But hey I have friend that works for a staffing agency called Snellling. If you want more info, inbox me.
My friend makes 36/hr in San Diego it's different for all facilities