Posts Tagged ‘Nurse Compensation’
Why Travel Nursing May Not Be For You
The opportunities for high pay, flexible schedules and adventures in new cities make travel nursing sound alluring. But it’s not all excitement, and there are many factors to consider before taking your first travel assignment.
Read moreTop 5 Specialties That Will Propel Your Nursing Career
Choosing a specialty is a critical career decision for nurses. High demand, opportunities for growth, and good compensation aren’t guaranteed. So, we’ve made a list of the top 5 nursing specialties that are expected to grow in demand, pay well, and propel your healthcare career to new heights.
Read moreHow to Negotiate Your Wage and Benefits
So you received an offer on the job of your dreams, congratulations! However, odds are if you take the offer now you may be settling for less than they’re willing to give you. Knowing how to negotiate your salary can be difficult, but here are a few best practice tips on how to get the wage and benefits you deserve.
Read moreWork Less and Get Paid More! How Nurses Can Maximize Their Working Hours
Work less and get paid more? Isn’t that everyone’s dream? Well, thanks to a nursing shortage with no apparent end in sight, that dream can very much be reality.
Read moreAgency Nursing… the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful
Agency nursing is a relatively unknown and misunderstood field that is growing in need every day. With staffing shortages abounding in medical facilities of all kinds, more and more nurses are needed to fill the void and in response more and more medical staffing agencies are popping up every day…
Read moreWhat Registered Nurses Earn in the Fastest Growing States
Nurses in some states earn strong incomes, but nurses in others have lower earning potential. Compare these factors against cost of living statistics, your own household’s financial needs, and your reasons for considering a move. Have a good idea of what incomes await you if you relocate to a fast-growing state.
Read moreHow to Receive a Fair Salary
It’s time to look for a new job. That could mean you’ve finally earned your degree and been certified, or you’re relocating, or you just don’t see a way to grow in your current job. There are a lot of unknowns inherent to seeking a new job. Where? Why? When? You can never completely know everything there is to know about a company, no matter how thorough you research a position. Some fields are becoming so crowded that you may not have much choice, and the job chooses you. Whatever the case, compensation must be discussed – no one’s favorite task of coming on board a new company.
Read moreChoosing Your Nursing Specialty
Eight Things to Consider before Choosing Your Nursing Specialty One of the great things about working as a nurse is the array of diverse specialties available. Whether you are interested in a fast paced working environment or working in […]
Read moreFinding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty
From neonatal intensive care units to rural home health care, you will find nurses in a wide variety of settings. There are literally dozens of types of nursing, and each specialty boasts its own unique rewards and challenges. Therefore, nurses […]
Read moreWhere Registered Nurses Make the Most Money
Maybe your grandma was right. The key to happiness is to follow your heart. Then again, Grandma probably didn’t have the kind of student loan debt you do. Maybe you should follow your heart in a state where nurses make the […]
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