Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

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Hello All Florida Nurses & Travelers

I want everyone to be Upfront & Honest With this One! Where is the Absolute WORST PLACE to work as an RN, Or as a Nurse in General In any part of Florida? I want to know of any places that I should avoid, such as Backbreaking work, Low Pay, Poor Staffing, anything considered Negative or Unsuitable. Also, High Liability too. I would much rather hear it straight from the horses mouth instead of finding out the hard way! All Honest Opinions & Personal Experiences will be Greatly Appreciated! If anyone wants to know about California, just ask. Please Respond. Thanks;)

Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.
Please look into it as there are many employess who have done the same as you that I know of. I have two managers who left one of the nasty hospitals.

Hope you don't mind all my questions, but how would I apply for something specific? I keep an eye on the job openings on the web site, but am not seeing what I'm looking for. Do they post ALL openings on the site?

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Hope you don't mind all my questions, but how would I apply for something specific? I keep an eye on the job openings on the web site, but am not seeing what I'm looking for. Do they post ALL openings on the site?

They look for PRN or FLEX I think, pays more but no benefits. Dont' know what area you are looking for. I'm relatively new there. You might want to just fill out an application and see where that takes you.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.
Actually I have seen where Disney is usually looking for RNs to work in the park and at their clinic for the hotel guests :LOL: :)

It might be fun, or it could burst the bubble of Disney, ya know??

As a teenager (like most in FL), I worked a summer at Disney in one of the shows. It is highly, HIGHLY overrated.

They tend to "script" everything for all employees. The perfect "Disney" smile, strict regulations on hair cut, hair color, makeup, clothing, piercings, tats. Using the "Disney" language, you must keep a smile on NO MATTER WHAT!!!! No derogatory language whatsoever.

You start to feel like a pod person.

And, yes, the regs apply to anyone that has any contact with the public....because it is the "Happiest Place on Earth".

(the first time I went to a non-Florida park...I think that it was a SixFlags, and encountered the "non-Disney" attitude..I was in shock)

A slightly more palatable alternative. Florida Hospital (the Adventist group) runs the hospital at Celebration (Disney's planned community), Florida. I believe that things are not as "Disney" there.

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.
They look for PRN or FLEX I think, pays more but no benefits. Dont' know what area you are looking for. I'm relatively new there. You might want to just fill out an application and see where that takes you.

Thank you for the reply. :)

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They look for PRN or FLEX I think, pays more but no benefits. Dont' know what area you are looking for. I'm relatively new there. You might want to just fill out an application and see where that takes you.

Hi Eileen,

Im from Orange Park, Clay County area and just moved. Do you have any idea as to how much is the starting salary for an RN M/S 2yrs experience? Is it true that Orange Park Med is one of the worst hospitals in JAX area?

Thanks

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OPMC is a pretty rough place...they can't keep staff & are always short.

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My husband and I are looking inot moving into the Tampa area. I am almost scared to ask, is there any good one in that area to work at?? I am CTICU and would like to stay there a trauma. What is the general pay?? I live in MD right now.

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A slightly more palatable alternative. Florida Hospital (the Adventist group) runs the hospital at Celebration (Disney's planned community), Florida. I believe that things are not as "Disney" there.

Umm.......don't you believe it, I work there :o

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Specializes in CVSICU, ICU, CCU.

Hi nedanurse -

Tampa General is a level 1 trauma center. We have 9 (I think) ICU's and I've heard good things about our trauma unit - maybe 18 beds or so. We're a teaching hospital so you'll have lots of residents to deal with.

Across the bay and about 20 miles away is Bayfront - a level II trauma center. A friend of mine has an agency that does contract work there - better pay, don't know about benefits. I liked working for Larry, did not care for Bayfront, did not care for trauma - each to their own and blessings to those who do. If you'd like to contact Larry let me know and I'll dig up his number - it might be a good way to test the waters.

A third option in Tampa is St. Joe's - it's (I think) level II. Know nothing about it - some of our nurses go back and forth between TGH and St. Joe's but I never have so I can't say anything good or bad.

Good luck to you!

Kayaknurse

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Hey thanks for the info. I really the Cardiac Surgery. Residents dont bother me. Fellows with big egos bother me Clin SPecs that get paid and do little bother me. What can you do. I really love the job. I dont want to go somewhere that will change that. Of course pay is a big thing as well. What is the norm. I make 30.00

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.
Umm.......don't you believe it, I work there :o

Sorry to hear that. I worked for one of the chain. It wasn't great but not the worst either...that goes to facilities in the WPB area.

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No situation is perfect. However, not all hospitals in Florida are like that. Baptist in Miami is considered one of the best places to work for in America.

Baptist is a good hospital, but it is very "corporate",

they are very strict, but people like it there.

They take new nurses only 3x a year march, august and nov. and they do an intense 18 week paid training, which includes classroom and clinical monday-friday 7-3

I personally do not like that. i am more hands on, I am almost done with my training in 1 week... of my 6 week training, and yes I do not know everything, but I feel good about my skills as an RN. and to me, I've had enough training:redbeathe

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