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I am starting FNP at Walden next week also. I am so worried that people (ie hiring managers and peers) will not respect the degree after all this time and money. Well, I'm going to jump and and give it a whirl! Good luck everyone

St Joes in AA is hiring for their FirstChoice RN. You have control over schedule, no set requirement as far as hours, but you have to agree to work at any of their 5 area hospitals.

Hi Ryan, I do work on 4 east...good unit! Great Manager. She is tough but fair. There is a good orientation. I dont have any idea what new RNS start at. I am contingent... I know a 5 yr RN makes about 28 hr. PM me if you need to. Welcome to Mi!

Bumping to see if anyone has a clue to what they pay. I have an interview dor the Float pool next week (contingent) and want to make sure its worth my time to go.

:flwrhrts:UPDATE: I packed up the car, the kids, and the dog and we left for Michigan june 23rd. While on the road between Michigan and Florida I was called by St Johns and St Mary's/ I set up interviews at both and was offerred both jobs. I also interviewed with Henry Ford the following week and was offered that job also! I ended up accepting the job at St Mary's because of the hours and location. I really wanted to work in Novi at Providence...but the offer was for nights and that doesnt work for me. The Henry Ford job was for urgent care 5 - 10 pm...weird hours but job sounded interesting. I have already gone through orientation and started with my preceptor at St Marys.....not bad for landing here 3 weeks ago with no job! We love Northville and the girls have already made friends. Thanks EVERYONE for their input and advice.:heartbeat

1 :6 where I work...sometimes 5 and sometime 7

I can only work day shift (have kiddos at home alone)...but distance is alright

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has any current info on the flex choice pool with St Johns hospitals. I am wondering the different options and a realistic hourly wage and hthen how many hours will I really get? Is it likely to get 3 days a week with this prgram? Thanks in advance!

Ugh...someone else tell me its not that bad...please?

wow Lotus...thats depressing! Where do you live? I grew up in NW Detroit (Rosedale Park). I cant imagine that the economy isn't going to turn around eventually,right? I have been thinking of buying my parents townhouse in Northville. I can get a good price (they like me and afford to live in a great school district ,which is my main objective (soon to be single mom of 4). So....I have a cheap place to live in a great community and get the heck out of Florida where I know I will never be happy, so I have set my sights on Northville. I like my version better than yours (LOL I am kidding, I really appreciate all responses!)

hi there well, it looks like i am moving to michigan as soon as i can secure gainful employment as an rn. i am working in florida prn on tele floor and making great money because i regularly work (4) 12 hr shifts with per diem pay ($34/hr) and overtime after 40 hours. any chances of finding a floor that likes to overwork its prn nurses to such a lucrative degree? lol! i am moving to northville and would love to find something close by that is similar to what i am used to, but am willing to learn new skills too (have even thought of agency or travel). anyone have any words of wisdom? insider tips? please someone tell me where i should begin my search.

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Thanks for the replies. I have been there (many times). I am actially coming up there again this october to do a 10 day car trip and see the fall foilage with kiddos. My sister lives in Newtown, I love it there. I realize the cost of living is higher in all areas of new england, but I think with the increase in pay and my willingness to rent instead of buy at first...I could do it. Quality of life and a good education for the kids is something I would sacrifice anything for (not that leaving Florida is much of a sacrifice:D )

Can anyone give me an idea of a prn rate for rn's? I currently work in northern Florida at $34/hr prn. I am based on my home unit (I don't float) and can work as much as I want (I usually do 3 to 4 12's a wk, but only am required to work 2 a week). I'd like to move somewhere in New England so my kids can have a chance at a good education.I really dislike the culture (or lack thereof) here in Florida and want to raise my kids in a environment where people are educated and more open minded than here. My kids have dreams of living in a small town where they can ride bikes into "town". Here it is urban sprawl and strip malls (ick). Any ideas?

Can anyone give me an idea of a prn rate for rn's? I currently work in northern Florida at $34/hr prn. I am based on my home unit (I don't float) and can work as much as I want (I usually do 3 to 4 12's a wk, but only am required to work 2 a week). I'd like to move somewhere in New England so my kids can have a chance at a good education.I really dislike the culture (or lack thereof) here in Florida and want to raise my kids in a environment where people are educated and more open minded than here. My kids have dreams of living in a small town where they can ride bikes into "town". Here it is urban sprawl and strip malls (ick). Any ideas?

I work with a dr that was a nurse first. She went to school in antigua. It took 3 years from start to finish--then she did her residency here in USA.

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No...this is my main concern..the availability and cost. My sister (also an RN) said she didnt think insurance would cover it over there. They have BC/BS and Medicare.

Hello My sister and I have been planning a trip to Ireland for a few months--we are taking my parents who are not doing so well health wise. My mom just had a set back w/ her CHF and COPD. She is now on O2 24 hrs a day. This trip is all we ever heard about growing up...my parent's dream! Is it even possible to travel all around Ireland for 3 weeks with her on o2? We have the whole trip planned and paid for...but now my mom says she doesn't think she make it. It's all so depressing. I could kick myself..if we had only gone 6 months ago. Any insights will be more than welcome. Thanks

hello i found out I had a bicornate uterus at the same time I found out I was carrying twins. I went from being told I could never carry to term ...to delivering not only those twins but two more children afterward. My pregnancies were difficult to say the least...but the end result was worth it. I was on bedrest practically from day one and in preterm labor it seemed every other day. My kids were all born premature--but all 4 are happy and healthy and thriving. Good luck to you and contact me if you need any more info. BTW--it was these experiences that lead me to the path of becoming a nurse!

My kids would then have cereal every night!

My 8 year old daughter has this. It is a horrible disorder. I am trying everything I can before the med route is all we have left. We started her in with a therapist and are doing small rewards daily if she can control the impulse...with the promise of a new puppy if she can kick this thing on her own (chit--I'd buy her a horse if it would work). I'd elaborate more, but Im exhausted at the moment. I will def. be watching this thread for ideas and support though!

"I've gotta get oughta this place, if its the last thing I ever do...Girl, there's a better life for me and you...."

oR.....Call your BON tomorrow morning and ask if you have a license number. Thats what I did (and lots of my friends) and they had our results less than 24 hours after taking test.

Are you SERIOUS? I have tried to keep quiet...but C'MON! Nursie in this scenario is discussing MEDICAL fact. You are comparing this to discussing religion??? Listen, religion is based on FAITH , not evidence based science. Many believe the bible to be a work of fiction...a fairy tale for adults to make them sleep better at night. ANd you speak of Jesus...do you not have Jewish patients? Do they need to accept Jesus for you also? This is ridiculous!:trout: