Nurses forum group degrades UPS drivers and our salary

[rod]

That gals second paragraph says it all. If she is so flabbergasted that a UPS driver makes so much that she considered quitting nursing and go driver the brown truck---she should have. I have a feeling that would shut her up.

 

[Mugarolla]

I can understand where they come off thinking that. They're in the business of keeping people alive and comfortable as possible when things go bad. They probably don't realize that a lot of the stuff they rely on to do their job comes from people like us. As such, they are blissfully ignorant

The same could be said for teachers, firefighters, police officers, etc.

They chose the career and they knew what the salary range would be.

 

[JL 0513]

A lot of talk saying nurses should make more because they went to college for 4 years. That's not how it works. Education doesn't necessary determine earnings. Not saying they shouldn't make more than us, many do. Most RN's make more per hour I believe. Education isn't the defining factor in earnings. Most billionaires are college drop outs or never went at all.

 

[baklava]

What is a Kaiser Nurse?

I could ask some friends but it's quicker to ask you.

I know.....goggle is my friend.

She works for Kaiser Permanente, they pay very well

She's an RN, works in ICU

 

[Brownslave688]

A lot of talk saying nurses should make more because they went to college for 4 years. That's not how it works. Education doesn't necessary determine earnings. Not saying they shouldn't make more than us, many do. Most RN's make more per hour I believe. Education isn't the defining factor in earnings. Most billionaires are college drop outs or never went at all.

Here's the problem most nursing jobs can be done with a quick cheap two year degree but hospitals are making them get their 4 year degrees. It's a massive waste of money.

 

[olroadbeech]

Six year old thread, IIRC.

ya 76k is kind of low.

 

[NonDeliverOtherMissed]

For a short stint(maybe a month) DOT changed their law/policy that 30 min of lunch must be completed before your first 8 hrs of work...ups musta argued it and won because that is no longer the case...I usually take my lunch end of day, would rather sit knowing I can go home when I'm done , then sitting know I still have a truck with 75 stops left.

 

[Mugarolla]

For a short stint(maybe a month) DOT changed their law/policy that 30 min of lunch must be completed before your first 8 hrs of work...ups musta argued it and won because that is no longer the case...I usually take my lunch end of day, would rather sit knowing I can go home when I'm done , then sitting know I still have a truck with 75 stops left.

Wrong thread. We're doin' nurses here!

Anyway, the DOT did not change the law. UPS does not have that kind of pull. You fall under the short haul exemption.

 

[Brown287]

Well two things. First an ex center manager I had quit UPS to go onto nursing, She said with out a doubt the job is far easier than anything at UPS. I love how they all claim to be saving lives. That's like saying the toll collectors built the bridge. Second my brothers wife is a nurse and she's as stupid as the day is long.

 

[NonDeliverOtherMissed]

Ur right..wrong thread...my bad.....doin nurses tho...I'm in!!

 

[baklava]

Well two things. First an ex center manager I had quit UPS to go onto nursing, She said with out a doubt the job is far easier than anything at UPS. I love how they all claim to be saving lives. That's like saying the toll collectors built the bridge. Second my brothers wife is a nurse and she's as stupid as the day is long.

I hope the next time need an IV the nurse has a very difficult time finding a vein and sticks you a few extra times.

 

[Mugarolla]

Ur right..wrong thread...my bad.....doin nurses tho...I'm in!!

Stick around. Sounds like there are plenty of nurses for everyone.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

If the nurses were unionized they would be paid more. Thats why

NYSNA.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

We deserve our salary. End of story.

For a job that requires only a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a drivers license?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Here's the problem most nursing jobs can be done with a quick cheap two year degree but hospitals are making them get their 4 year degrees. It's a massive waste of money.

My ex received her two year degree from a local community college known for their nursing program.

You are right in that more hospitals are requiring their nurses to either have or be working toward a 4 year degree.

 

[NonDeliverOtherMissed]

For a job that requires only a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a drivers license?

How many times r u going to use this saying?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

How many times r u going to use this saying?

I will stop when it no longer proves my point.

 

[NonDeliverOtherMissed]

My ex received her two year degree from a local community college known for their nursing program.

You are right in that more hospitals are requiring their nurses to either have or be working toward a 4 year degree.

Your have your masters? In baiting?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Your have your masters? In baiting?

You can either choose to discuss the issue like an adult ...

 

[NonDeliverOtherMissed]

You can either choose to discuss the issue like an adult or you can choose to be a maroon. Your choice.

Your absolutely wrong and the only one in this forum feels this way.