I am looking into becoming a nurse, and what I was wondering is: Is there a need or demand for nurses in specialized fields like burn wards. Will hospitals (lets say one that has a burn ward) help pay for the required schooling. And (not meaning to sound greedy), is the pay a different for specialized nurses
2006-09-10 17:17:02 · 9 answers · asked by Belle 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
When you apply for a job, you can always request what area you would like to be in. If they have the need for a nurse on the unit, then that's where you should go. Nurses are in so high demand due to the nursing shortage, that we can do that.
As far as differential pay for specialty nurses, I don't think so. Now this may be different depending on where you live, but where I come from, there is no difference in pay. To get that extra education for a specialty is important if you looking into getting into management for that particular unit of that specialty, but that's about it.
Good luck to you!
2006-09-10 17:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by sararbe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The need for nurses in any field is overwhelming no matter wherer you live there is a huge demaqnd for nursing. And it is the onf field that will only grow as the population grows and the need getts bigger. The demand is so high right now in every realm of nursing. Alot of hospitals do offer sholarships but it depeads on the hospital how much per sholarship. The pay for a nurse very from place to place but of course the more skills a nurse gets and the higher the schooling gos, which with the medical feild changes all the time and contuinues to go higher so does the pay. Any nurse will specialized training in any area will be needed wanted and paid well.
2006-09-11 00:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emergency room nurses and ICU nurses are usually paid more.
Burn unit nurses are a very special kind of people. Yes, they get paid more. They earn it and they deserve every cent they make.
Most hospitals will require that you work for a year on a med/surg unit before you can even think of going into a specialty unit.
You may wish to contact the Indian Health Service branch of the Public Health Service to see if they still pay for schooling.
Or you could join the Army. A few years ago, they were sending people back to school to become nurses. Maybe this is still in effect.
2006-09-11 00:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with fyrechick. Most hospitals will help pay for school for their employees if they work 24 hours or more per week (this varies by institution). You can get a job as a nurse assistant with a little training, especially if you are a nursing student. Nurses in the burn unit probably get paid a little bit more, kind of like ICU nurses, but not tons more. Don't go into it for the money, that's for sure!!
2006-09-11 00:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pay is different in different parts of the country. There is a need for nurses in every Field, honey, so do exactly what makes you happy.
Yes, most hospitals have what's called a "tuition assistance program." In my hospital, I save my receipts and then they reimburse me. In other programs, they do pay for your tuition up front, but you have to sign a contract stating that you'll work for their company for a certain amount of time. There are lots of grants available for nursing students. I had 100% of my tuition and books paid for. Ask your financial advisor for scholarship and grant information when you enroll.
I'm excited that you want to become a nurse. Oklahoma has a huge shortage right now. Hope we see you here someday! Good luck with your education.
2006-09-11 00:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like your trying to become a nurse and have the hospital pay for it. Your best bet is to get hired on at one as another position you are qualified for and go through their tuition reimbursement. When it comes time to apply for the RN program it will look good to already have experience at a facility. When you graduate RN then you take further classes to become specialized in Burn Unit. Yes specialized do get payed more.
2006-09-11 00:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by fyrechick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nursing is high demand, and pays well. RN's get more. Often if you are established at a job, that utilizes nurses, they will help pay for school. the more training and skills you have the higher your pay goes. I am in RN program, and Mom is LPN. she makes 37/hour, because of her specialized training. she works in a lock down unit, and is contingent---works hours she wants,which is not many.
2006-09-11 00:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dyma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think there such a special thing or payment for burn ward nurses..open heart surgery may have one but burns are just the same as the other..kent RN
2006-09-11 00:22:19 · answer #8 · answered by kentot21 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://iws.ccccd.edu/dgibson/nursing.pdf#search=%22demand%20for%20nurses%20in%20specialized%20fields%20burn%20units%22
2006-09-11 00:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋