nursing licensure by endorsement

rnffemtguy, BSN, RN · Aug 14, 2009

Hi there, I'm in the process of endorsing my Licsence to Florida also, from a quick look at http://www.nursys.com/ it doesn't appear that PA is a nursys affiliated state, so you'll need to send the license verification request sheet & fee to your state board to have your licsence verified to Florida. As far as the med error course, the Florida BON site http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_lic_reqEnd.html , recomends http://www.cebroker.com there are several options for the course there, I took the one from nurse.com: www.nurse.com/ce/60033/Preventing-Medical-Errors-Florida-Requirement/ for $15 online. Also take a look in the Florida forum here, I think there is a sticky about licensing in Florida & CE stuff.

Hope this helps, do you have any leads on jobs in Florida?, I've found alot more than there are here in NY. Best of luck to you....

gracet84 · Aug 14, 2009

Thanks for your help! :) I haven't applied for any jobs down here yet. Just thought I'd get the license endorsement stuff done first. I am getting a bit worried reading about how other people are having such a hard time finding a job down here. :cry: Did you get any job offers?

rnffemtguy, BSN, RN · Aug 15, 2009

You're welcome grace, so far I've put in four applications and have been contacted back by all four, I'm just waiting for the Florida licsence now to schedule interviews. As far as other people having a hard time I don't think they are looking in the right places, many of the hospitals I've applied to have numerous open positions and all have some kind of either new grad or extended orientations. Don't let a few posters scare you from your dreams, I've found that the posts here represent a very small cross section of the larger nursing population, and some just come here to vent, I'm not sure what the cause is, but like I said, don't listen to the naysayers....

laura24a · Dec 6, 2009

Hey! That's great to hear you were contacted by all four jobs :). I am about to move to FL from NY as a new grad. I saw you mentioned new grad and extended orientations, which hospitals have you seen?

Thank youuu!

MedSurgeMess · Dec 6, 2009

You're welcome grace, so far I've put in four applications and have been contacted back by all four, I'm just waiting for the Florida licsence now to schedule interviews. As far as other people having a hard time I don't think they are looking in the right places, many of the hospitals I've applied to have numerous open positions and all have some kind of either new grad or extended orientations. Don't let a few posters scare you from your dreams, I've found that the posts here represent a very small cross section of the larger nursing population, and some just come here to vent, I'm not sure what the cause is, but like I said, don't listen to the naysayers....

What area, what hospitals? I would be considered a naysayer to some, but hospitals in my area on hiring freezes indefinitely. And the few positions hiring, only 2-5 yrs RN acute care experience need apply......I have many previous and current students who are willing to relocate for a job! Just tell me where they are, and I'll send them. Yes, everyone, I have mentioned Texas!

gracet84 · Dec 15, 2009

For those who are finding jobs, you can try Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. They hire inexperienced nurses. However, you must have your FL license. Hope this helps!