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  1. Harder to get a job than I thought

    NRSNFL replied to lsvalliant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow with 13years as an LPN for experience, that is a tough one. You have to be aggressive with applications, even as a seasoned nurse. Good luck to

  2. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    NRSNFL replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree you are not doomed to work in LTC, however I will say that hospitals are moving away from LPN (note: all children's does not hire LPNS) and moving towards RN. And for 6 mos extra, just do...

  3. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    NRSNFL replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you google earn as you learn you will find information and there is usually a phone number referenced on there too, which is a recording of when the next "information meeting" will be held for new...

  4. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    NRSNFL replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will tell you now with that school to HAND walk everything to them, document who/when you speak with people and follow up on complete applications for EVERYTHING at all times. Good luck with

  5. SPC - No O-Chem?

    NRSNFL replied to cc33702's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Azmomo. I go there, I'm finishing their program. They don't require

  6. SPC - No O-Chem?

    NRSNFL replied to cc33702's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I'll tell you, for a bachelor's level maybe you'd need it. But personally I think chemistry should be required (just to understand pharmacological dynamics) but I don't know that organic...

  7. SPC - No O-Chem?

    NRSNFL replied to cc33702's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SPC's associate in nursing program does not require chemistry at all. Of any kind. I happened to take it because I'm still considering getting my BSN at USF. I will be done with SPC's RN program in...

  8. Problems already:(

    NRSNFL replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :chuckleOk, made me laugh, which is great. Yeah, it is a compliment on one level. My only real gripe is lack of fairness in orientation. Otherwise, this job is totally rewarding. We do get CNAs but...

  9. Problems already:(

    NRSNFL replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you feel that way. That is terrible. Like I said, our LPNs do everything our RNs do with the exception of a few things, I forgot to add pronouncing a patient. So I feel for them at times...

  10. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think it depends on the floor. I work anywhere from 20-30 hours in addition to the 20 I get paid for during class time. On breaks, I work typically 50 hours......took a huge paycut coming back to...

  11. Problems already:(

    NRSNFL replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well the good news is, they think you are capable. The bad news is you ARE being cheated out of a solid orientation period. Transitioning to an RN however from an LPN (and this is totally based upon...

  12. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    Unless they have changed it, while you are sitting on your duff in class you get $8/hr. Then when you are actually a PCT, you get PCT pay, which I indicated in a previous thread. Here is how I feel...

  13. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    It really is a sweet deal and yes the $500 does help for sure. I'll be cashing that sucker in no

  14. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    Because I did earn as you learn with morton plant, I've had benefits, which was part of the reason why I opted for this program. And thankfully I'm training end users with the new electronic software...

  15. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nice! That is exciting for you! I only have 4 mos later and I really can't wait to be done. I'll be in Dunedin on the 1st and 2nd floor on the ortho/neurosurgery floor when I'm done with

  16. pct/nurse tech wages

    NRSNFL replied to k_r_ah's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    They have indeed. The will be implementing this job description change in the next few months...however, it doesn't affect me too much because by the time they finish rolling it out, I'll be done...

  17. New Grads Going to PICU???

    NRSNFL replied to NurseLay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a hospital down here called All Children's Hospital which offers internship program for graduate nurses. Their program allows graduate nurses to go into the OR, ICU, ER...all kinds of...

  18. Vacation

    NRSNFL replied to oohappyday's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I plan on taking a few "long weekends" after orientation period is over just so I can relax my brain a little. But mostly, I'm hoarding my PTO for short term disability because as soon as school is...

  19. Problems already:(

    NRSNFL replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, I have to say, sometimes people act a certain way because of something totally not relating to you. So for example when I patient yells that you didn't answer their call light fast enough,...

  20. Harder to get a job than I thought

    NRSNFL replied to lsvalliant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gosh, I work in Florida and am graduating in December. I have a job lined up already, with the day shift. Given I'm making 6$ less than that per diem psych job that was talked about but still,...

  21. pct/nurse tech wages

    NRSNFL replied to k_r_ah's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    After the first semester of nursing school, Morton Plant Mease pays 11.09. However they just implemented a new job description called the nursing apprentice. It pays 12.50 and allows you to start...

  22. Florida GN Pay

    NRSNFL replied to kellymoody's topic in Florida Nursing

    Moon, Where did you end up working after school was done? I finish in December. I remember not to long ago writing with you about getting IN to school. Time

  23. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    NRSNFL replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Okay, Just want to ease everyone's nerves a bit. About me: I have a B.S. in business management. I had a 3.0 in the pre-req courses, and an overall 2.87. I struggled with my science pre-reqs, to...

  24. criminal background check

    NRSNFL replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pixie- Do you have an update to what

  25. Opinion on All Childrens in St. Pete

    NRSNFL posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello- I'm looking to work for All Children's Hospital in Saint Petersburg, but I would like your opinion if you currently work there/have worked there. If you could reply with any information, the...