holisticlady09

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1. phasing out of nursing

   holisticlady09 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

   I've been in the nursing field for approximately 18 years (this includes my stint as a P/T nurses' aide while enrolled in nursing school.) I, too, have experienced this feeling several times in my career, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings...

2. If you could ask a GENIE...

   holisticlady09 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What would be the TOP 3 wishes you would ask a GENIE to grant you with at work?

3. What is the work situation like in Florida at this time?

   holisticlady09 replied to suzanne4's topic in Florida

   If the US is accepting of H1-B visas as a way to "help" the so-called nursing shortage in hospitals, then I would have to agree that it CAN serve for the greater good ONLY if the nurses are approved to practice through the state board's approval for ...

4. What is the work situation like in Florida at this time?

   holisticlady09 replied to suzanne4's topic in Florida

   Sounds like the H1-B nurses impact both the new grad AND the experienced nurses because they could be offered less salary (take home, that is!) than for the other counterpart. I think that nurses (and all affected by H1-B's) should persistently share...

5. Can't get a job as new RN

   holisticlady09 replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida

   black_butterfly, Although I'm an experienced nurse, I'd like to say that you're not alone! I'm in your "boat". I've relocated to Orlando on 12/31/08 fm Maryland and have been applying to (outpatient) employers in the Orlando area since Nov '08 (altho...

6. What is the work situation like in Florida at this time?

   holisticlady09 replied to suzanne4's topic in Florida

   From personal experience, I've just relocated to Orlando, FL from Maryland as of 12/31/08. Been applying to jobs since Nov '08 (although my nsg license was finally issued as of 1/8/09!). I've been waiting to hear from employers ever since! Not sure w...