Dave_In_Florida replied to mfigg's topic in Florida
I just did the LPN-RN bridge, no BSN. I honestly didn't have a problem with Rasmussen. Many in my cohort complained about the lack of organization, lack of information, last minute scheduling changes, etc, but having gone through a community colleg...
Dave_In_Florida replied to Macruzer36's topic in Correctional
It really depends on your hiring manager, if they perceive you will be a problem based on how you act and look. I would suggest not looking overly made-up during your interview, and not acting overly enthusiastic. I know this may seem unfair, or s...
Dave_In_Florida replied to justanothersunshinenurse's topic in Correctional
I recently left corrections after 7 years in a couple of jails. As an RN charge nurse, I was making $31/hr in the Tampa area. That pay may change depending on the average income of the specific geographic area though. This was a few dollars an hou...
Dave_In_Florida replied to AmandaC83's topic in General Nursing
We use the white push-button style exclusively in our facility. I always half retract the needle from the cath, then push the button before pulling the needle all the way. No safety method is 100% fool proof. It's always a possibility of an accid...
Dave_In_Florida replied to CrystalRN88's topic in Florida
Everyone often says "Florida pays you in sunshine". Unfortunately, my mortgage company doesn't accept sunshine as a form of payment. I have never spent much time in Pensacola, but I've lived in Tampa my whole life. There are quite a few hospitals ...
Dave_In_Florida replied to Icy Willow's topic in Florida
Any state funded community college will be fine for pre-reqs since they are all appropriately accredited and USF will accept transfers. USF is a good choice for your nursing school. It's competitive though! You may want to check with Rasmussen, b...
Dave_In_Florida replied to Icy Willow's topic in Florida
I live near Trinity, never heard of Broward College. Is that in Broward County? If so, that's nowhere near Tampa. HCC is a good program, but very competitive to get into. You have to have a 3.7 or higher and a good TEAS score to get in usually. ...
Dave_In_Florida replied to H51205's topic in General Nursing
That's true, BUT, in Florida, we have hotel taxes which bring in billions of dollars that most residents of the state don't pay. Plus, the OP is coming from NYC where EVERYTHING is taxed, and at a high amount. OP, I've never worked in East Florida...
Dave_In_Florida replied to SteveyB's topic in Correctional
Regarding patient safety, I feel WAY more safe in jail than I do in the hospital. In jail, the bad guys have been easily identified. I'm never more than arms length away from a trained officer who's sole purpose is my protection. Not to mention, m...
Dave_In_Florida replied to victorfunk's topic in Recovery
Having recently attended BON meetings, but not in CA (for school, I was not involved), the themes the board focused on were acknowledging your past transgressions, and demonstrating that you've moved on, learned from your past, and done something to ...
Dave_In_Florida replied to M4dNursing's topic in General Nursing
So you're going int Law Enforcement because you don't like being underpaid, judged by superiors, and looked down upon by your customers? That should work out well for you.