joyrn3

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1. Help in a bad situation need advice

   joyrn3 replied to deadend's topic in General Nursing

   I 've been fortunate to be a DON in a rehab setting ( a few years ago ) and hired a few LPNs and RNs who would like to switch or try new specialties. You're not in a deadend , try HealthSouth Hospital of Plano..and inquire...baby steps..you'll be fi...

2. Nursing in Florida

   joyrn3 replied to Jackie New's topic in International

   Hi Jackie ! I'm pretty sure you will be asked to take the State Board Exam. in Florida... w/ the shortage of nurses here, hospitals are sponsoring foreign grad. to obtain H-1 visa ( working visa). Florida is beautiful and has a lot of hospitals...t...

3. Just walked out

   joyrn3 replied to Nursie30's topic in Geriatric

   I sympathized w/ you... LTC is a different breed, under staff and full of documentations ! I've tried it before as a DON ...I love the residents...however, the adjustment from an acute care setting (I was a Director) was challenging ! I did feel b...