Jbeachgrl

Jbeachgrl

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  1. Certification Exam for Transplant

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry, I didn't see a transplant forum so I had no idea where to post this! Has anyone taken the CCTC or the CCTN exam? (Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator or Nurse). I am sitting for the CCTC...

  2. Africa

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I first began nursing school my biggest motivator was the idea that eventually I would be able to travel overseas and share my skills/knowledge with others. I've been working as a critical care...

  3. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    After several trips to the Tampa area I have finally accepted an RN position in Tampa. I will be moving to the area in July and have found several beautiful apartments to live in however I am wanting...

  4. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey.. In response to y'alls questions, my move went very well. I have been here for four months now and love it. It was really easy to get settled in and everybody has been extremely welcoming. I...

  5. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey... I moved here a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. TGH is a really good place to work and everyone is really nice. Good luck with your move and if you have any questions feel free to PM me...

  6. Anyone else going to Mayo??

    Jbeachgrl replied to MovingtoMN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does not matter on the brand of the scrubs as long as they are navy and they prefer non mesh shoes however few follow that rule... I have seen many nurses wearing running shoes or navy/black...

  7. Living in Tampa

    Jbeachgrl replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Florida Nursing

    TGH has tuition payment of up to $4,000 a year. The FL base salaries are way less than I am used too, but the night shift diff. is 19%. If you sign on to work straight weekend nights it works out to...

  8. Living in Tampa

    Jbeachgrl replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Florida Nursing

    You're welcome :) Feel free to PM me if you have any more

  9. Living in Tampa

    Jbeachgrl replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm relocating to Tampa too and after several trips to the area to check it out, I decided to live in Hyde Park. I researched the area a ton regarding apartments and most are expensive but if you...

  10. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for all of the responses! I actually found a roomie and a place in Hyde Park so I am super excited to move down... I grew up in Georgia so the hot weather doesn't bother me and I am going to...

  11. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much :) I am hoping to move into apartments in the Hyde Park area because it is so close to work and looks like a fun area. Now I just need my FL license to get

  12. Moving to Tampa in July

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, I'll def. apply for my license today then... I'll be working at TGH :) I'm very excited to start there!! Craigslist makes me a little nervous but I guess I'll give it a

  13. St. Lukes Mayo Jacksonville

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone give me any info at all about St. Lukes in Kacksonville?

  14. Largo/Tampa/St Pete

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am planning to move to the Tampa area later this year. I am a CVSICU nurse and have only a little over a years experience in the field. I am looking to stay in CVSICU and would prefer to work in a...

  15. Permanent placement through agency?

    Jbeachgrl replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been wondering the same. Some of the websites seem too good to be true. Have any of y'all had any experience with

  16. Anyone from MN/WI move south and back up here?

    Jbeachgrl replied to freezebabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I moved up to MN to begin my career as an RN after growing up in the south. These winters are definatley ridiculously cold!!! I wanted to give the winter weather a try and experience midwest lifestyle...

  17. St. Lukes Mayo Jacksonville

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    They are building a new hospital though I think which is why they will no longer be @ st. Lukes. Do you know anything about pay range/benefits/pt ratios for Mayo employees down

  18. Tampa vs. Jacksonville

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I moved to MN in June to start my nursing career in a CV surgery ICU and am hating the north. I want to either move to Tampa or Jacksonville after I complete a year at my current hospital. Do any of...

  19. Tampa vs. Jacksonville

    Jbeachgrl replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a year and a half experience in a cardiac/transplant ICU, can any of y'all give me a going range of salaries within either city? I am leaning more towards tampa than jacksonville, but I'd like...

  20. Mayo Nurses - OT??

    Jbeachgrl replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo does not have mandatory overtime, but if you would like to work more than your FTE you can usually call staffing and they can assist you with getting additional hours. So far I have been...

  21. 115 questions

    Jbeachgrl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my boards this morning (6/18) and now am freaking out. I felt like I was doing very well up until 75 and then it seemed to get worse from there. I had a bunch of random questions that seemed...

  22. GN starting rate?

    Jbeachgrl replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Rochester, MN I will be starting at $26.21 /hr. The cost of living is pretty

  23. Mayo Clinic When to Apply

    Jbeachgrl replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply asap as well... They have an easy online application and their HR is wonderful if you have any questions

  24. New Grad pay in Jax area

    Jbeachgrl replied to MuddaMia's topic in Florida Nursing

    That was very helpful

  25. Mayo Clinic new nurses

    Jbeachgrl replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo Clinic is a wonderful place to work. I strongly encourage you to apply, and they have numerous oportunities for New Grads. They have two hospitals in Rochester, St. Marys and Rochester...