Ok - who are you, what do you do, where abouts in Florida do you live (or if you are not in Floirda, what part of Florida do you want to move too), what is your clinical area, you status (CNA, LPN, RN, Student, Whatever) and anything else you might want to add.
Some of you already know me, I lived in Florida for a little over 20 years. An RN, I worked and lived in Sarasota. Went to nursing school at Manatee Community College and also University of South Florida at Sarasota. Great place .... love the beaches and the area is truly a wonderful place. I generally work surgical recovery and while in Florida, I worked in post open heart step down and also worked as a nurse manager.
I am a single dad raising three children (all are now teenagers - whew is this rough!). They are really great kids and I am a very luck father to have them.
I have been an RN for 22 years, currently retired due to a severe back injury. I worked in Vero Beach and organized the RN's with the Teamsters Union in 1998. We are on our 2nd contract. Because I can no longer work at the bedside lifting and leaning over patients, I am working for the Teamsters Union. Our hospital was only the 7th hospital in the state of Florida to go Union and the first to join the Teamsters. The second hospital is in New Port Richey. I spent the majority of my time working critical care, but have worked neuro-psych, medical-surgical, oncology and IV Services. I miss caring for patients and the nurses I work with, but now I spend my time helping nurses with their workplace issues and their contract grievances and issues. We will start negotiations in February again. Florida is a right-to work state which certainly puts RNs at risk if they do not have a union . Currently the new DOL rules on the FLSA and overtime may cause RN's to lose OT, if their hospital or LTC facility decides to follow the new rules. RN's are considered professional, thus they may be exempt from overtime. Hospitals and Facilities may offer comp time, however, I wonder how many RN's depend on the overtime to make ends meet? Would love to hear from other RN's in the state of Florida on this issue.
I don't depend on overtime to make ends meet, but surely want to make time and a 1/2 when working it. Good luck! Keep up the good fight. As you know, not many of us in Florida are unionized at the moment. :)
Sorry I am not from FLA. I am from Chicago.. I am looking for information re: Jacksonville University on-line Degree completion program I though maybe you would have the scuttle being from FLA please post any thing you know
Thanks kim:o
Ok - who are you, what do you do, where abouts in Florida do you live (or if you are not in Floirda, what part of Florida do you want to move too), what is your clinical area, you status (CNA, LPN, RN, Student, Whatever) and anything else you might want to add.
Some of you already know me, I lived in Florida for a little over 20 years. An RN, I worked and lived in Sarasota. Went to nursing school at Manatee Community College and also University of South Florida at Sarasota. Great place .... love the beaches and the area is truly a wonderful place. I generally work surgical recovery and while in Florida, I worked in post open heart step down and also worked as a nurse manager.
I am a single dad raising three children (all are now teenagers - whew is this rough!). They are really great kids and I am a very luck father to have them.
Hi guys! My name is Tonya and I start the BSN program at UCF in January. For those who don't know, UCF is located in Orlando. I am twenty-one and currently reside in Titusville---about 30 mins from UCF. I can't wait to start! I am counting down the days! For now though, I will finish up my minor in Public Admin.
hi guys!..been so interesting to read where everyone is from and what you are doing work and/or education wise.
i live in the jacksonville area and currently i am in the prereq phase of my education....but almost done thank the lord! :)
i am 46 yrs. old and attending st. johns river comm college in orange park with plans to apply in october for the may 2005 adn program. keeping fingers, paws and whatever else needs to be crossed to get in...lol
i love the north florida area..but oh if i had my druthers would really love to live and work in the bradenton or sarasota area...the foliage and atmosphere is so different..not to mention most of my family is in the tampa/brandon area...now just to convince hubby to make the move...lol
I moved to Florida from CT just last November. I got a lot of help from folks on this website as I made my decision about where to go. I live in Orange City and work at the BirthCare Center at Florida Hospital Deland. I have an ADN, BA (psych), MA (community psych), and I am in the process of completing my MSN through the University of Phoenix-Online. I decided to move to FL after my three kids grew up and after my divorce. I have lived in New England my entire life and I HATE winter.
I am not crazy about the medical atmosphere here in Florida, it is kind of behind the times. And sometimes I miss my two oldest who are still in CT. But, when I feel that way I just have to go to any one of the amazing beaches here in this paradise of a state and I feel better about my decision.
Of course, Hurricane Charley and now Hurricane Frances (only 3 weeks later) are testing my resolve! Fortunately I bought a block house that sits on pretty high ground so I should be okay I think. But who knows. I wish you all the best as we will all be affected by this storm.
Good luck in the hurricaine my prayers are with you. I am starting my BSN on line with U of P and am a little concerned with my lack of computer literacy. Any advice????
Good luck in the hurricaine my prayers are with you. I am starting my BSN on line with U of P and am a little concerned with my lack of computer literacy. Any advice????
Thanks KIM:rolleyes:
Thanks for the prayers Kim. I don't know how the BSN program is designed but I know that the first class I took toward my MSN was a pretty easy class that I could tell was designed for the purpose of allowing us to get adjusted to the format. You have two options for "going to class". One is to use Outlook Express and the other is to use the web based classroom. I can tell you that using Outlook Express is much more user friendly and has more options. You will do well to avoid the web based classroom unless you have to be away from your home computer. The Uof P program is very challenging and time consuming. Get ready to spend a LOT of time in your computer chair!!! LOL. You can email me at my home address if you have any other questions.
:) Hello Everyone! My husband and I moved here to Ft. Myers from Wisconsin just in time for hurricane Charlie! Aside from some tree's and utility poles down, no major damage. We were without power for 6 days tho'. and what fun that was getting ready for a new job by candlelight :-) Worked geriatrics in WI., and took a job here in LTC but have since left that postion for various reasons. Am now interviewing for Lee Mem. Hosp. and also a LTC and Hospice position. Not sure what I'll decide at this point. I love our area, and the heat wasn't as bad as everyone told me it would be. I have enjoyed getting to know our new area and especially all the shopping area's. I am looking forward to my first warm Christmas, but do miss my children who still live in WI. Anyone with info on FT. Myer's area nurs. jobs please send me a private message. Its difficult not knowing which are good facilities and where to stay away from. Thanks..and for those of you on the coast... I pray you stay safe. KZ :uhoh21:
Hi All, I am currently living in Pittsburgh, PA but I lived and worked in Boca Raton for 23 years before moving here 7yrs. ago. There are many things I miss about FL but I do prefer the climate here. I also don't envy any of you having to deal with all the hurricaines and work schedules vs. family committments. I hope you stay safe with Ivan on the way.
Welcome to Florida, KZ! I just wanted to tell you that in all of my research regarding jobs in Florida, the Lee Memorial healthcare system sounded like the best bet for a good place to work. I didn't want to live so far in the Southwest though since my other relatives are all in Central FL. So I ended up near Daytona Beach. From everything I have been told you will do well to look into Lee Memorial. Good luck!
Hi, I'm an LPN student graduating in Feb. I currently live in NW Ohio will be moving to Bradenton/Sarasota area in June. Husband is already there, I'm waiting to graduate and kids done with school. If anyone has info on the school systems and places for employment, I would be more than willing to listen. :)
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I have been an RN for 22 years, currently retired due to a severe back injury. I worked in Vero Beach and organized the RN's with the Teamsters Union in 1998. We are on our 2nd contract. Because I can no longer work at the bedside lifting and leaning over patients, I am working for the Teamsters Union. Our hospital was only the 7th hospital in the state of Florida to go Union and the first to join the Teamsters. The second hospital is in New Port Richey. I spent the majority of my time working critical care, but have worked neuro-psych, medical-surgical, oncology and IV Services. I miss caring for patients and the nurses I work with, but now I spend my time helping nurses with their workplace issues and their contract grievances and issues. We will start negotiations in February again. Florida is a right-to work state which certainly puts RNs at risk if they do not have a union . Currently the new DOL rules on the FLSA and overtime may cause RN's to lose OT, if their hospital or LTC facility decides to follow the new rules. RN's are considered professional, thus they may be exempt from overtime. Hospitals and Facilities may offer comp time, however, I wonder how many RN's depend on the overtime to make ends meet? Would love to hear from other RN's in the state of Florida on this issue.