I think I want to become one. :D Just curious though about the average salary one would get.
2007-03-14 09:04:49 · 9 answers · asked by k123 x 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
what kind of classes and things would i need to take? i know science and math would be a must. i'm just not too good at them. I don't want to give up though.
2007-03-14 09:13:40 · update #1
it depends on your level of education and degree, if you specialize in a field, or in what type of facility you work in(hospital, private office, nursing home,etc.)
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)/Salary
http://www.nurse.net/cgi-bin/start.cgi/salary/index.html
2007-03-14 09:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by melissa c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend is in the Nursing program at my college and she's expecting her first job to pay at least $45 an hour! That's more than I will make after my first job with a master's degree. Nurses are in demand right now! So if you're considering it and are good at Anatomy and Biology then go for it! But, if you are not naturally science prone then I say you should find a different career. Hapiness is more important than money. When I first returned to school I wanted to be a Nurse also but when I enrolled in my first Biology class I found that it was way too hard for me. I have switched my major to PR and I'm now at the top of my class with a 3.73!!!
2007-03-14 16:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All these people have good estimates. One thing that I could add would be that a lot of nursing positions don't offer benefits. Something to consider would be the Veterans Health Services www.va.gov. They are federal so they have good benefits, or try your state Veterans Affairs (through your state Office of Personnel Managment website). Or...the military (if you are so inclined). The military will train you for free. You can pick which branch. They will feed and clothe you. Not a bad life. I've known a lot of them that are in the medical field, and they do a lot better, in the civilian world, when they get out. Good luck!
2007-03-14 16:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Vet Employment 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live.
In Seattle, a staff nurse (RN) makes between $54,358 and $75,008 depending on the situation.
I'm sure it varies by education level and geographic location.
2007-03-14 16:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Robert N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on if u r an rn or a lpn and where u live, my wife is an lpn in okla. she makes 18 dollars and hr. i think an rn will make around 22 bucks an hr. or maybe a bit more
2007-03-14 16:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ICU, I made $50,000/year. In hospice, $68,000/year. Home health care, $48,000/year. In private pay care and private Zen nurse educator, $100,000/year as an RN BSN.
2007-03-14 16:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of nurse?
Nursing Assistant? Closer to $30,000
A ____ therapist? Closer to $35,000
RN? Closer to $40,000+
Nurse Anesthetist? Closer to $100,000
2007-03-14 16:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also depends on where you live look up nurse salary on line and you can be specific about all that
2007-03-14 16:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by carly sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends in what city you live in...
New York City: $64,000
Atlanta: $51,000
Baltimore: $55,000
Dallas: $53,165
Boston: $55,000
Houston: $53,000
Phoenix: $57,000
2007-03-14 16:15:21 · answer #9 · answered by bwlobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋