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That's all fine and good that you can do those things, but it effects our nation when unemployment rates for US citizens and educated nurses are so high because they cannot find work because of...

They are no longer being recruited. Employers don't want to sponsor them when they have a glutton of cheaper new grads to choose from. (Cheaper compared to sponsoring an IEN, but orienting a new grad...

The EDs that hire new grads are usually hiring EMT/Medics who have returned to school for their RN, or ED Techs who have gone on to become RNs. I don't think it matters much where you start as long...

Are you applying in Highlands county? A member of All Nurses just got an ED residency position at Florida Hospital Lake Placid. In Highlands County they seem very receptive to new grads. Sent...

I think that blew up. Think about it. Every new nurse to a unit only wants to work weekends and sped the whole week with their kids while hubby works 9-5 Mon-Fri. Um...nursing is a 24/7 job....

To be perfectly honest, I am having a hard time finding an ED looking to take a chance on a BSN graduate without experience. Looks like I'm going to have to be miserable for 1 year. If I can't...

Hello! I tried to PM you and was unable to do do. I would be interested in any info or insight you could help me with infringing my first job! Please PM me!! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

I tell my mom to refuse any medication we have at home. She takes pretty basic prescription meds, but just a few admissions ago, they charged as 28,000 for a kidney transplant she didn't have and...

As far as you holding a Bachelors in another field. Check that at the door. It means nothing to hiring managers except you are capable of obtaining a Bachelors and chose not to pursue one in nursing....

It varies depending on the state but once you hold the RN license, it is typically not possible to work as a CNA. Try Nemours Children's Hospital. Their new grad program is opening soon. Try...

Try moving around if possible. Rural areas are more likely to hire new grads because they need staff. Metropolitan areas and towns often have their pick of BSN grads, and even then, BSN grads with...

This just made my day. My sides hurt from laughing so hard. Thanks for that one Esme! :) Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

In Florida, the staff I work with say the law says the minor child can only make decisions regarding the pregnancy and then after delivery the baby. For instance, pregnant minor has a cold, she...

I'm sorry...enables them? This is a nursing shortage remember? There are jobs everywhere, RIGHT?! Oh. Wait. No. There aren't jobs everywhere and new grads are being paid dirt in positions...

How about rehab nursing? Especially a neuro rehab? Or something where parents with spinal cord injuries are regaining their strengths? Primarily that's a PT role and no, there's an easy cross over....

In Orlando they are looking for patient care techs or nurse techs. At Orlando Health facilities the listing is under "clinical tech" or "Clin tech" and they will train you. For Florida Hospital it's...

If you are going to be holding an RN license and have no experience you will need to have a refresher course completed close to the time you plan to re-enter the nursing workforce. If you want a...

Going to take ATI Med Surg within 12 hours, consistently scoring roughly 70% on all areas except endocrine. I am reviewing it now. I need a level 3 on the exam. Will the practice tests prepare me...

I'm getting roughly 70% on the practice tests. But is this going to even be helpful if the real one is nothing like the practice? I am doing the focused assessments (respiratory, cardiovascular,...

Rentals are easier to find, especially since many of the snow birds are heading back north. Please research the schools first. Many people prefer the Sebring schools to the Lake Placid schools....

In Orlando area, a nurse I know started at $20/hr and after 3 years she was up to a whopping $23/hr. She left this year to do home health. She's doing much better there. New grads in Orlando make...

Thanks. I keep hearing its possible but no info in DOH and I keep hearing I should talk to the county medical director. I don't know how to find the county medical director's contact information....

Lakeland is new grad friendly - they really want BSN grads but still take ADN. Not sure about any of your other inquiries. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

Is this really that uncommon in Florida?? Was hoping someone could give some insight. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

I am too. I think it's fascinating and think we've got to give credit where credit is due. There are some people out there that can restore the faith in our patients. :) Sent from my iPhone using...