GreatnurseFL

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1. Moving to Orlando, in need of advice

   GreatnurseFL replied to drew123's topic in Florida

   I was almost hired by a community college until salary came up..........WAY low (37K). You might get more because of your experience, but even phd nurse educators only start in the low 60's down here. A hospital would get you a better salary..........

2. how did u become a nurse manager?

   GreatnurseFL replied to rxrn's topic in Management

   I also have aspirations, but am having trouble getting my first break!! I even got my MSN a year ago, but nothing yet!! Please advise me!!! I frequently do charge, so I can manage staff and put out fires..................my unit has 60 beds, and w...

3. Finding a Job

   GreatnurseFL replied to bknyrn's topic in School

   I did school nursing for a long time and recently left. Coming from a hospital environment to an educational environment might be difficult. School staff and even some parents don't understand the nurse's role in the school setting and will treat y...

4. Drug addicted nurses

   GreatnurseFL replied to ske0124's topic in Recovery

   Pyxis is not the complete safeguard you may think. Many times narcotics come in unit doses and some must be wasted. While a 2nd nurse is required, and is supposed to witness the disposal of the excess, when it busy this doesn't always happen, which...

5. Arnold/Winnie Palmer NICU in Orlando?

   GreatnurseFL replied to Florida Nurse 2006's topic in Florida

   I work at Winnie and love it. The new unit is beautiful, and staffing has greatly improved in the last year. That being said, if you ned to rely on OT, it's not always available. On the other hand, assignments are safe and no mandatory OT. Only 1...