I guess you did specify Philli. I was centered on the whole state, my error.
Sorry I thought you were talking of Pa. I worked in Harrisburg. I lkied it there. But was having personal problems and the agency that i was working with put me in a bad spot, told them I did not want LTC and when I got there it was LTC they told me it was a hospital. Don't like when companies lie like that.
I guess you did specify Philli. I was centered on the whole state, my error.
I have worked in PA as an RN for over 30 years and have seen it all. Closings, layoffs, understaffing. you name it. I am currently working in the Phillie area on a travel assignment. I have considered going out of the state as a travel nurse but the pay and benefits in some of the other states is horrendous and not worth it. Actually I have found a nice hospital in Phillie that treats me well as a traveler and I have renewed my contract. PA has a shortage and will have a big shortage in the future. We are a state of elderly and will have a large number of elderly in the future.
(Andrew so nice to know you are in Phillie. I have admired NurseFriendly for a long time.)
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I dont look at shortages as a bad thing. More jobs for us!!!
I agree 100% alot of people are looking for a nice check. If you dont like helping others and are not good on your feet than nursing is not the field for you. My sister adores children and I feel she would be excellent as a teacher or daycare owner. My mother keeps trying to push her into nursing. I dont think she would last one day as a nurse, maybe in neonatal or childrens hosp.