Floridayz ASN, RN

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   How do you parents do it?

   Floridayz replied to KNB3715's topic in General Nursing

   We had a care dot com sitter who came in the mornings when the kids were little. We are in a similar situation, both parents on shift work, sometimes opposite shifts with little kids and no family in the area. It's hard, but workable. I am sure the s...
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   Infected Needlestick

   Floridayz replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

   Worst. Nightmare. Wishing you the best.
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   HELP!!! Night shift nursing

   Floridayz replied to age1920's topic in General Nursing

   Do you have to be at this hospital? You have a few years experience, look around...the grass may be greener elsewhere. Otherwise I would say exactly that....Night shift and I are NOT compatible, I need to switch to days or I am going to leave (in a n...
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   How to start an IV

   Floridayz replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse too, and didn't feel confident with them either. My preceptor said pull up a chair, get comfortable, calm down and take your time. I haven't missed since! I think there was some mental block that it was an unattainable skill...
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   I Just Lost My First LPN Job

   Floridayz replied to mejajo08's topic in LPN/LVN

   I would! I would also state exactly what they did....tell your prospective employer that a 30 patient load is just TOO much! I don't think that's quite a fair assessment of your abilities, and they should appreciate your honesty.
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   Florida nursing shortage?

   Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida

   Agree. I won't make 70k this year as an RN.
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   Florida nursing shortage?

   Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida

   Maybe I should add something useful: I work in the treasure coast area and we DO have lpn's on our acute care floor (PCU) so hospital jobs are out there. How frequently this occurs idk. I wish I could help you out with pay but I have no idea GOOD LU...
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   Florida nursing shortage?

   Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida

   LOLOL! Horrible, but seems to be true....
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   Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

   Floridayz replied to DoeRN's topic in Professionalism

   I seriously worry about the judgment of these students now, once they are nurses.....it just plain scares me. I cannot fathom the thought process involved in selecting an outfit like that in a professional setting.
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX

    LOL! Yes. But I may not have anything helpful to say. 10 days after I graduated I got ATT, and 14 days was the Friday that I took it. I did the online Hurst review for about 36 hours before the test and nothing else. I was kinda a freak during school...
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX

    I passssssssssed!!!
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX

    Ha! Ask me for tips if I pass. I am completely convinced otherwise lol
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz posted a topic in NCLEX

    Took the beast, NCLEX-RN, Friday, 10/26 and have heard NOTHING. Had 75 questions and the good popup. While I am trying to stay positive as the hours go by I am losing my freaking mind! Ahhhhhhhhh!
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    Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    Floridayz replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    They are mean, insecure and jealous! Uugh. Glad to be done with it.
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    PCT job in hospital while in ADN school--on Treasure Coast of FL

    Floridayz replied to Neohippy's topic in Technicians

    Magnet hospital? No idea. They do prefer BSN, so I hear. I am in Vero, so that was never a choice for me. The local HCA hospitals will hire new nurses though...In fact I just finished the program and got in there :) Woot!