shell128

shell128 has 9 years experience and specializes in Cardiac, heart transplant, pre/post op.

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1. can FL license be changed to inactive and how to do it

   shell128 replied to shell128's topic in Florida

   ok- So my original license was from NY. It has been inactive for years. I had a VA license for the past 11 years but that is no longer current since I moved to Arizona this past year. I have held a FL one for years but I have not worked in the state....

2. can FL license be changed to inactive and how to do it

   shell128 posted a topic in Florida

   I hold a Florida license and it is time for renewal. I am not working in Florida- I usually renew and send in CEU thats requested with it. I am working in AZ and my job doesnt require CEUs. So can I switch my FL license to inactive? I cant find any i...

3. Anyone ever use Florida Licensing service?

   shell128 replied to shell128's topic in Florida

   Hello cmp715- I did not use them. I just went on the florida board of nursing website and did the application. It actually wasnt as bad as i thought. it's slightly time consuming but its done. i received my license within a few weeks. word of advice-...

4. Anyone ever use Florida Licensing service?

   shell128 posted a topic in Florida

   I am currently licensed in Virginia/NY and need to apply for a Florida license. I have been told the process is confusing and time consuming. I found a service that I guess does most of the work for you, of course for a fee. I dont mind doing the wor...

5. May be relocating from Memphis to Hampton Roads area...Weekend option?

   shell128 replied to boyfactory's topic in Virginia

   Hi, Im an RN in VA Beach. I agree that the pay rate here is quite low. There is a large military population here so people are transient. Sentara Healthcare is the biggest game in Hampton Roads and the pay is not competitive. The night shift pays $4/...

6. need advice for possible move to Tampa area

   shell128 posted a topic in Florida

   Hello Nurses, Looking for some info for a possible move to Tampa area. Currently working in Virginia Beach. I do not think the pay here is competitive at all and the prices of houses are ridiculous. My base pay is $21.50 after 4 years. I work nights ...

7. how long does it take!?

   shell128 replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in Florida

   hi- well, my friend just took a travel assignment in Fl and she said they are very slow. She already had a VA license and said it took over a month. I dont know if this is your first initial license or if that would even matter...good luck!!

8. need some advices please.....

   shell128 replied to jhenbl's topic in Virginia

   i just did the same thing and ended up with 7 interviews in a week. the nurse recruiter is prob from that hospital. did you apply to a specific hospital?? or Sentara? you should call them and set up your interview.Sentara is wonderful. i accepted a p...

9. Relocating to the Atlanta area from D.C. area

   shell128 replied to niquern's topic in Georgia

   i will be graduating in may07 and have been researching choa also. they claim to have a pediatric program to help new grads. so how difficult is it really to get a job there with minimal to no peds exp.? i currently live in NY and was considering tak...