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im a LPN for 3 yrs hve LTC experience in NY, Im a BSN graduated for 20 yrs ago, & just passed my RN, im living in spring hill FL, north of tampa...i have no RN experience aside from a yr back 1993....now, im scared to get out there and be a RN, as i know most of facilities even clinic needed a experience...anyone knows how much starting salary should i expect in FL? $ hows the job hunting for RN?i know its goin to be hard, but its worth trying after all i sacrifice.thanks

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I'm confused - need to clarify. You obtained your BSN 20 years ago but only worked as an RN for 1 year. Then, you went back to school and became an LPN 3 years ago? Is that correct?

If so, I wonder why you just didn't re-activate your RN license instead of going the LPN route. At any rate, that's what you will have to do now since you apparently have not practiced as an RN in nearly 20 years because most BONs require a refresher course after a 5 year lapse.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Moving to the Florida forum to help you get more targeted responses. Best of luck.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

If you're physically fit, intelligent, serious about returning to nursing, and make a good in-person presentation, you may possibly be hired in LTC.

Suggest you first take an RN refresher class... that will seal the deal for me as a hiring manager... if you can demo the above.

Good luck!

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