Any Florida LPN's (relocating questions)

Brian, ASN, RN · Jan 24, 2005

I think that your post might do better in the Florida Nursing Forum, I'll move your thread there, good luck with the move and I'm sure you will get useful responses.

Brian, ASN, RN · Jan 24, 2005

I think that your post might do better in the Florida Nursing Forum, I'll move your thread there, good luck with the move and I'm sure you will get useful responses.

cooper35 · Feb 3, 2005

I work in a nursing home and that is the place to work as an LPN. Hospitals do not pay above 11-13/ hr

Hi There!
I'm looking to relocate to Florida with my family. I have a husband and four boys. How are the jobs for LPN's? Where are the best cities to work in? Also, are LPN's paid more in long term, clinics or hospitals there? I am also interested in kid-friendly cities.
Thanks

I wish I could tell you all of Florida is so-called Disneyworld. The schools here are terrible, they look like trailer parks instead of schools. I have a 15 year old and I moved from west palm beach to sarasota to get away from the hectic lifestyle there; but sarasota is very much geared towards the elderly. :crying2: the pay is a little above average (so they say) The beaches are beautiful but the cost of living is very high. Sorry to be so negative

LowPaidNurse0000 · Feb 23, 2005

Hi There!
I'm looking to relocate to Florida with my family. I have a husband and four boys. How are the jobs for LPN's? Where are the best cities to work in? Also, are LPN's paid more in long term, clinics or hospitals there? I am also interested in kid-friendly cities.
Thanks
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I see your message was posted last month... but I am new so I will give my 2 cents anyway....lol... yes LTC and ALF's are the place for LPN's to work in florida the hosp. pay is really bad here. But be warned you have a lot of different cultures as CNA's and they don't speak good english! That's all I have to say about that..lol. Okay well good luck with the move, if you haven't already moved!!!

nursedawn67, LPN · Feb 25, 2005

I too am planning on relocating to Florida and I am an LPN. So I have a few questions myself if that is ok...

I have been reading some want ads and I see LPN III and LPN II...what is the difference?

What is an average pay in the nursing homes down there in Florda, I currently here in Michigan make $16.49/hr in LTC.

What are some of the nursing homes around Dade City..or in that vicinity?

Thanks for any help given! :)

nursedawn67, LPN · Feb 25, 2005

bump up :rolleyes:

LowPaidNurse0000 · Feb 25, 2005

well, I guess I am not sure what an LPN I or an LPN II is I haven't heard of that down here. You will start out at about 15.00 or 16.00 an hour in, LTC and ALF's I am in southwest florida, on the other side of the state. I hope that helps a little...

Good Luck with the move!!

nursedawn67, LPN · Feb 25, 2005

well, I guess I am not sure what an LPN I or an LPN II is I haven't heard of that down here. You will start out at about 15.00 or 16.00 an hour in, LTC and ALF's I am in southwest florida, on the other side of the state. I hope that helps a little...
Good Luck with the move!!

thanks for the reply! 15 or 16 isn't bad, I make that here in Michigan, and my goal is to make as much or more...like everyone else I can't afford a pay cut. We are looking at moving into the area of Dade City/Zephyrhills area. I love it there and can't wait to move but I have to find a job there. Some people tried to tell me the hospitals pay more then LTC, but I was reading that LPNs make more in the LTC (same as here in MI). And I really would like to stay in LTC. Anyhow thanks for the reply any other info you may have would be great, I can use all the help I can get with moving this far away.

bonjovigirl · Mar 1, 2005

thanks for the reply! 15 or 16 isn't bad, I make that here in Michigan, and my goal is to make as much or more...like everyone else I can't afford a pay cut. We are looking at moving into the area of Dade City/Zephyrhills area. I love it there and can't wait to move but I have to find a job there. Some people tried to tell me the hospitals pay more then LTC, but I was reading that LPNs make more in the LTC (same as here in MI). And I really would like to stay in LTC. Anyhow thanks for the reply any other info you may have would be great, I can use all the help I can get with moving this far away.

If you're going to be living in Pasco county, you could look into working in Tampa. I am finishing up in RN school, and have spoken to a few recruiters in the area, and Tampa pays on average ( for what I have seen) $2 more an hour, and it isn't really that much of a commute. Just something to think about. Myself, I am moving to that area in June.

Best of luck!

nursedawn67, LPN · Mar 1, 2005

If you're going to be living in Pasco county, you could look into working in Tampa. I am finishing up in RN school, and have spoken to a few recruiters in the area, and Tampa pays on average ( for what I have seen) $2 more an hour, and it isn't really that much of a commute. Just something to think about. Myself, I am moving to that area in June.
Best of luck!

Hey thanks for the reply, I have noticed in researching jobs online that Tampa does seem to have alot of opportunities. I have also been researching into getting my LPN license for Florida. I have been reading that I should allow 3 months to get it. I hope it doesn't take that long...but I'll do what I have to. Anyhow thanks again...keep the info coming gang...I can use all I can get. :)

michelle95 · Mar 2, 2005

I'm not sure what the pay is down that way. However, I have not seen anywhere in FL that pays LPNs more in the hospital than LTC.

Around here in P'cola, LPNs in LTC make around 13-15 depending on where you are working. Hospitals are 11-12.