Dave_In_Florida ADN, LPN, RN

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1. Am I out of options?

   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...

2. Ageism in Corrections?

   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...

3. average pay for correctional RN in FL

   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...

4. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

   Dave_In_Florida replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior

   If you decide to appeal, please use a spell-check program. "imotianal"?

5. IV catheter styles...what one is safer?

   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...

6. Need advice!!! South Florida

   Dave_In_Florida replied to Echarpiu's topic in Florida

   Your best bet is to get a CNA certification. You will easily be able to get a job, where you'll work closely with nurses and learn a bunch!

7. Pensacola VS Tampa

   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 ...

8. Which to Choose? HCC or BC

   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...

9. Which to Choose? HCC or BC

   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. ...

10. Florida LPN pay rate

    Dave_In_Florida replied to RAYNAJ's topic in LPN/LVN

    I've been at 4 different jobs as an LPN over the years, and all paid $18/hr. I'm not in Daytona, but near Tampa.

11. Nursing in East Central Florida

    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...

12. New Grad Considering Corrections Nursing

    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...

13. reinstatement of surrendered RN license in ca.

    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 ...

14. Changing career fields

    Dave_In_Florida replied to M4dNursing's topic in General Nursing

    So what does your family think of your plan to get into law enforcement for the higher pay and greater admiration from all?

15. Changing career fields

    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.