nursejossy

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1. Relocating to Naples area as new RN grad

   nursejossy replied to sueque78's topic in Florida

   I was just hired by Lee Memorial as a new grad inturn. The pay is low 20's. I had 2 screening interviews( one HR person , one with a Nurse Educator) before I had the chance to interview with the Nurse Manager. The HR process took a total of three we...

2. New grad position in S. Florida???

   nursejossy replied to jmi0886's topic in Florida

   Lee Memorial Health System in Ft Myers has New Grad programs!! They only hire once a month from the 1st till the 5th. If you look at website during that window you will see posting. Now it is very competitive, they get TONS of applicants, but at leas...

3. Relocating to Naples area as new RN grad

   nursejossy replied to sueque78's topic in Florida

   I am also a new RN in Naples. NCH is currently not hiring new grads. They do have a GN program but it is not offered right now I am not sure about Phy Regional. I do know a nurse who just left because she was caring for 22 patients( only RN with LPN'...

4. Best and worst states for new grads?

   nursejossy replied to mysticpenguin's topic in New Nurse

   SW Fl pretty bad!! All want 2 years/ACLS/IV CERT They list having Grad nurse programs BUT none are running any now!

5. New RN's...do you have a job ?

   nursejossy replied to pat8585's topic in New Nurse

   it was from a few posts early in this thread....just got me really mad!!

6. New RN's...do you have a job ?

   nursejossy replied to pat8585's topic in New Nurse

   Handout?? not so much!! If you are lucky to be in a place where they will actually hire you, be very greatful. In my area no experience=no job. There are alot of us , who network, and work hard every day to get a job. There are none. So wake up ever...

7. Is FL really a terrible place to work?

   nursejossy replied to oahufish's topic in Florida

   The two hospitals I have worked in( SW FL) were pretty bad. The pay was low.. mid twenties. No protection from forced overtime, floating to other units or safe staffing levels. That is in med/surg not sure about your area. The cost of living in my ...

8. Best and worst states for new grads?

   nursejossy replied to mysticpenguin's topic in New Nurse

   New England especially around large metro areas is very tight for new grads, too many schools, to few positions!

9. Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

   nursejossy replied to WDM08002's topic in New Nurse

   So if I was in HR, or a Nurse Manager why would I hire somebody who was applying to another program?? Why would I hire a green 21year old with no medical experience? Why when there are so many new nurses to choose from? As for people not wanting bed...

10. How is there a shortage?

    nursejossy replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived in S Fl and New England, have nursing degrees from both areas. Florida has more shady schools, but New England has a College on every block! Turning out green BSN's constantly. The cost of a four year degree from a New England state sch...

11. Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

    nursejossy replied to WDM08002's topic in New Nurse

    Jeez Caroladybelle are you a nurse or DR? or married to a resident? Sound sexist? so does your description of graduate nurses. I believe that residents and nurses are different( DUH) However due to their importance to healthcare nurses should be re...

12. How is there a shortage?

    nursejossy replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that this shortage drama would stop!! In MOST markets in USA there are very few jobs for nurses without 1-2 years acute care experience. This has been the case for the last two years BUT the schools keep turning out grads knowing there are NO ...

13. Moving from NY to FL, what part/city of Fl would you recommend?

    nursejossy replied to purpledrop's topic in Florida

    Hello! Check the Naples/Bonita Springs area.( SW Fl) There are 3-4 Hospitals in the area. The beaches are great, there are some areas with alot of younger people. The schools are great in some places not so great in others. The school you get the dep...

14. Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

    nursejossy replied to WDM08002's topic in New Nurse

    Obviously the two professions are not the same! However its the idea behind residency. Specialized skills deserve specialized training, if the facility wants skills beyond the med/surg level they should train not expect the nurse to shoulder all th...

15. Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

    nursejossy replied to WDM08002's topic in New Nurse

    Another thought, hospitals stopped the Graduate Nurse Programs because there are so many experienced nurses working, AND hospitals have cut budgets and decreased staffing. They will have to start them again when nurses retire and the aging baby boom...