kestrad3

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1. Fasted programs to earn a BSN ?

   kestrad3 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi ! I wanted to know if anyone on here has any experience with regionally and nationally accredited rn-bsn programs that are almost fully online or completely online that are not over a year to earn on a part-time basis. It's getting a bit difficul...

2. Wanting to start my RN to BSN degree online USF UWF UCF FIU NSU

   kestrad3 replied to kestrad3's topic in School Programs

   Thank you so much for your answers ! Awhile back, id say a few years, UF had an RN to BSN. I wonder what happened to it then. how would you rate UF's program vs. USF 's ? I actually wouldn't mind waiting out till the Spring to get into UF's program.

3. Wanting to start my RN to BSN degree online USF UWF UCF FIU NSU

   kestrad3 posted a topic in School Programs

   Hello there ! I am interested in starting soon my bsn online preferably since I will be working overnight and it will get some getting used to. I also reside in Fl (close to Jacksonville) and would actually like to hear back from anyone that is in a...

4. Anyone applying for JU online RN to BSN?

   kestrad3 replied to koloa27's topic in Online Learning

   "It also has a strong emphasis on Critical Care and their graduates are known for clinical excellence. Customer service has been superb every time I call JU, it seems so organized. Private tuition could be better, but I'm certain the education is wel...

5. Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

   kestrad3 replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

   In corrections, what company do you work for ? Im looking to work prn or pt for corrections in Fl and would like to know what companies offer the best benefits, pay and their location.

6. Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

   kestrad3 replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

   Believe me, if I could, I would. I just can't stay unemployed much longer so I had to open up to other areas of nursing that I might be better ab e to find employment. Plus, before I left for nursing school I was in the process of becoming a CO so fi...

7. New grad RN can't find employment

   kestrad3 replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida

   I also feel that traditional nursing jobs in hospitals for instance are the hardest to get and sometimes can be the lowest pay with the highest stress available. I just got a job for the state in Fl working with Juveniles and I am ecstatic about it ...

8. Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

   kestrad3 replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

   Oh and btw, is he working in Hastings, Fl ?

9. Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

   kestrad3 replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

   Do you also work for corrections or psych ? I'm just a lil hesitant cuz I don't want to be pigeonholed into psych or corrections if I eventually want to work in a critical care unit.

10. Thoughts on corrections nursing

    kestrad3 replied to kestrad3's topic in Florida

    Yea same here. I'm a bit older than most of my classmates and tbh, it doesn't seem as a problem. I actually didn't capitalize on the job but got a call from the dept of juveniles and I'll see what they are offering. They are being contracted by G4S

11. Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

    kestrad3 replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

    What are the differences between armor vs Geo or Corizons in Fl ? I got got a call back from Corizons and surprisingly Geo as well and have applied to Armor but would love to hear ppls thoughts or experiences working with them, esp from Fl.

12. Corizon

    kestrad3 replied to miteacher's topic in Correctional

    Anybody here worked for Corizons in Fl ? Namely in Gainesville or Lake Butler ? I recently got got a call back for an interview with them and as a new grad, I'm in a bit excited but uncertain as well.

13. Corizon and polygraph testing

    kestrad3 replied to waarsty1's topic in Correctional

    Not trying to hijack a thread, but by any chance do you work in Corizons in Fl ?

14. Working for Geo Services in Hastings, Fl

    kestrad3 posted a topic in Correctional

    Wanted to know what it's like to work for the Geo Group in Hastings. I'm also a new grad but am looking to get correctional experience. Please, opinions and experiences are what I'm Looking for. Oh and what to expect as far as pay and benefits go wo...

15. New grad RN can't find employment

    kestrad3 replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida

    I am in the same boat as the OP; Graduated in December 2013, passed the NCLEX in 05/2013 and have literally sent out close to a 1,000 resumes out into the job market for new grads. Only got one call back from a position in corrections, literally a w...