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1. Jacksonville Mileu

   CLLRN replied to ghost's topic in Florida

   Well, I have been in Jax about 5 mos. now and work at Baptist South (the new hospital on the south end of town). I really like it there. It is completely computerized, no paper. I can't imagine why you were told there are no day positions when we ...

2. jacksonville nursing questions

   CLLRN replied to krday's topic in Florida

   Well, I haven't been on this forum for a while b/c I have been in the process of moving. I recently moved to Jacksonville area (NW St. John's county) and now work for Baptist at the new Baptist South (opened Feb. '05). This facility is beautiful. I a...

3. Jacksonville Help Please

   CLLRN replied to kharma09's topic in Florida

   Well, I haven't been on this forum for a while b/c I have been in the process of moving. I recently moved to Jacksonville area and now work for Baptist at the new Baptist South (opened Feb. '05). This facility is beautiful. I am so far very happy ...

4. Positive exp. with FL nursing board and FL salaries

   CLLRN replied to pinayRN's topic in Florida

   I also had a good experience w/ the FL Board of Nursing. I received my permanent license in about 1 month.

5. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

   CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

   I would like to call them and express my interest in working there, but my home will not be completed until May next year (They are just getting started). I would like to come down sooner and start working there, but the only way I could do that is...

6. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

   CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

   I recieved my FL license on Aug. 25th! Less than 2 months after applying. Hope this helps others who are planning a move on how long it will take. I ended up applying way too early b/c I feared the worst--now I have to keep up CEUs several extra m...

7. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

   CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

   I have 7yrs experience, but I am really hoping to work for Baptist South, as it is very close to where I am building my home. I have also heard good things about Baptist. But thanks for passing the info. on. :) Cheryl

8. CEU's online

   CLLRN replied to hospicenurse's topic in Florida

   I also used Nursing Spectrum to complete my requirements (nursingspectrum.com) They offer unlimited CEUs for $25/year.

9. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

   CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

   Well, you asked me to keep you updated on licensure: exactly one month to the day, I received a temporary FL license today that is good through November ( I wonder if it will take that long for my actual license) and a letter that states they are ju...

10. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

    I have also talked to the recruiter there, and was told that there is a $5/hr weekend differential. Also, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville offers a $6/hr weekend differential. Hope this helps. PS--Glad to hear that there will be AT LEAST one more pay...

11. Best Florida city?

    CLLRN replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida

    Hi! I grew up in Altamonte Springs! Lived there from age 4-22. It is a nice area, my parents still live there and I visit when I can--though difficult from Chicago. I was just there in June. There are areas of it nicer than others, and it has be...

12. Florida Roll Call ......

    CLLRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida

    Former Floridian here--grew up and spent 20 years in Altamonte Springs (NE suburb of Orlando). I am very much looking forward to returning to FL. My husband and I are currently building a home in South Jacksonville area, in NW St. John's county. A...

13. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

    Well, I sent out he application for FL licensure today. Waiting to see how long it takes--after all the stories here of it taking many months. I'm just one more step closer to actually moving!!

14. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

    Unfortunately, I am very aware of the salary shock I can expect. Flagler is one of the hospitals I called when checking area salaries, and it was the lowest quote I got by far. It is a shame what they get away w/ paying nurses down there. The cost...

15. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    CLLRN replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida

    Yes, we may very well be co-workers in the future. It is Baptist South that I am really hoping to work at. I am also currently building a home, in NW St. John's county--along CR 210. I just flew back from there Tues. night, as I had to go there for...