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| No. 20 | 
Jul 27, 2004, 03:22 PM
Hi,
I currently reside in New Jersey and will be starting an accelerated BSN program here. Upon completion (14 months) my husband and I will be relocating to the house were building in St Augustine. Unlike a good number of you who have replied to this post, I am extremely tired of the cold and snow and look forward to a more moderate climate. Go figure, maybe in 10 years I'll miss it all and want to go back. I sure hope that I like nursing!
I have been sponsored by Baptist Medical in Jacksonville and will be working at one of their hospitals when I get there. Originally Posted by RNPATL Ok - who are you, what do you do, where abouts in Florida do you live (or if you are not in Floirda, what part of Florida do you want to move too), what is your clinical area, you status (CNA, LPN, RN, Student, Whatever) and anything else you might want to add.
Some of you already know me, I lived in Florida for a little over 20 years. An RN, I worked and lived in Sarasota. Went to nursing school at Manatee Community College and also University of South Florida at Sarasota. Great place .... love the beaches and the area is truly a wonderful place. I generally work surgical recovery and while in Florida, I worked in post open heart step down and also worked as a nurse manager.
I am a single dad raising three children (all are now teenagers - whew is this rough!). They are really great kids and I am a very luck father to have them. 
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Jul 27, 2004, 05:17 PM
Hi Patrick and everyone else. I'm an ADN student at the community college in Daytona. I've lived here for 10 years now and am also a bit tired of the heat and humidity. I figure I'll eventually end up back north. I have a little boy just about to hit his terrible two's, lol. So between him and my school work, I'm one busy woman. I just want to add how HAPPY I am that I found allnurses. This is an awesome forum, so much to learn, so much to participate in. See you all around. 
...Jennifer...
| | No. 22 |
Jul 28, 2004, 01:15 PM
Originally Posted by RNPATL Sue - great to hear from the UK!!!!!! You have a big move ahead of you, but I am sure you are excited and can't wait to get it going. How do your kids feel about moving to America? Are they as excited about it as you and your husband?
Good luck with your immigration paperwork, I am sure it is nothing less than a pain in the neck to sit and wait through all the red tape! Nice to have your post.
Yep I am really excited and nervous too....it is a big step My 8 yr old is sort of exctied about coming over but is worried about making friends...and then other days he doesnt want to go...so I cant win ..lol As for my 2 yr old he is too young at the mo to understand! Hubby cant wait as he has been nagging me for 12 yrs about coming over here so he finally has his wish...as I was the only one that could get us here with being a nurse!!! | | No. 23 |
Jul 28, 2004, 02:02 PM
Originally Posted by RNKittyKat Hello RNPATL from the East Coast. I'm a resident of Boca Raton, live across the street from the beach, and am a Florida native. Unlike you, I'm ready for a move. I long for cooler temperatures, snow, colorful autumn leaves and rolling hills. Maybe even mountains. I'm single. My kids are grown and have moved out of state which is another reason why I feel the need to move.
I'm a second semester nursing student at the community college where I'll be starting my L&D rotation next month and work as a per diem patient care tech at a local hospital. The work is hard and worth much more than the $10/hr base pay I get paid but I've learned so much. So you are a recovery room nurse. Looks like a good specialty.
Hi you are right where I want to be( right across the street from the beach). We plan to move to Florida when I am through with school. I start the ADN program August 18. Are you intrested in selling??? I love Ky. but I also love Florida.Good Luck CRB613
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Jul 28, 2004, 09:48 PM
Former Floridian here--grew up and spent 20 years in Altamonte Springs (NE suburb of Orlando). I am very much looking forward to returning to FL. My husband and I are currently building a home in South Jacksonville area, in NW St. John's county. After living in the Chicago area now for 9 years, I have had all the cold I can possibly handle in this lifetime! I received my BSN in 1998 and have worked on post open-heart stepdown/tele, med-surg. and in an ambulatory care/physician practice setting. I have been working as a staff RN at a local community hospital in med-surg. setting for past couple years--Love the 7a-7p shift, working 3 days/week!
Great to see where everyone is coming from, both literally and professionally.
Looking forward to being back in the great state of FL--even if the pay does leave alot to be desired
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Jul 29, 2004, 12:01 PM
Looking forward to being back in the great state of FL--even if the pay does leave alot to be desired
Yeah, it's a toss-up for me. I could go elsewhere and make more money...but, man those beaches to the west of Sarasota are so gorgeous...I'll take the less pay. | | No. 26 |
Jul 30, 2004, 07:24 AM
Hi!
I'm a new transplant to the tampa area, originally from Arkansas moved here by way of NY. I went the LPN to RN route and just passed my boards this June and got a NY license. I'm waiting on my Florida license as I type this. Any day now!! I have to find a job!
Darlene,
I'd like to pick your brain about Tampa General. I've had interviews at South Bay and Brandon, but my goal is an ER position at TGH. Any advice?
So far I love Florida, it's a whole lot like Arkansas but has sand. LOL. My husband, born and bread up state NYer absolutely loves it here and swears he'll never leave. I have a 10 year old stepdaughter and two wonderful pupperwuppers.
| | No. 27 |
Jul 30, 2004, 03:56 PM
Originally Posted by bogeydog Hi,
I currently reside in New Jersey and will be starting an accelerated BSN program here. Upon completion (14 months) my husband and I will be relocating to the house were building in St Augustine. Unlike a good number of you who have replied to this post, I am extremely tired of the cold and snow and look forward to a more moderate climate. Go figure, maybe in 10 years I'll miss it all and want to go back. I sure hope that I like nursing!
I have been sponsored by Baptist Medical in Jacksonville and will be working at one of their hospitals when I get there.
Hi Bogeydog et al, from another Jersey nurse moving to FL! I just interviewed with 2 hospices and am moving back down to Levy County in October. It's a very rural, beautiful area - near the Suwannee River and the gulf (Cedar Key). We have 10 acres and are starting to build a home. Can't wait - looking forward to NO SNOW and much milder winters. As for the hot summers, that's what AC and POOLS are for!
Gail
| | No. 28 |
Jul 31, 2004, 04:16 AM
Originally Posted by RNPATL I have long admired your posts and have looked to you as a role model for me as I learned this board Tweety. It is a pleasure to moderate a forum that represents your home State. We have a lot in common, although it is reversed .... I went to school in Bradenton and moved to NC and you went to school in NC and moved to Florida. Interesting .... anyway, thanks for your post .... Good luck in school.
Thanks Patrick! Good luck to you in your new manager's job. | | No. 29 |
Jul 31, 2004, 07:13 AM
Originally Posted by 3rdShiftGuy Thanks Patrick! Good luck to you in your new manager's job.
Tweety - are you going the traditional route for your BSN? Or are you going through an online program? I am finishing mine with University of Phoenix .... but have recently had a delay .... I only have 6 classes left .... wwooohoooo. :hatparty:
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