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  1. Dont move to florida

    jbtampa replied to skuterkomputer rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've lived/worked in Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm, and am now in Tampa. Yeah, West Palm Beach is a terror of demanding, cheap, New Yorkers. Ft. Lauderdale is a party town. Tampa is more a traditional...

  2. Anyone sporting a beard?

    jbtampa replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Policy forbidding facial hair is unfortunately a result of a nasty looking beard in the past. Short, closely trimmed beards are clean, subtle, and look HOT, a plus for any nurse. It doesn't hurt the...

  3. lpn programs in Tampa

    jbtampa replied to Sharil's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the lpn program at Golf Coast College in Tampa (right off I-4, btw). Cost is 16500. Private schools are always 3-4 times public schools. But, no wait, NCLEX focus, and you're out and...

  4. Gulf Coast College

    jbtampa replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    I believe they have already graduated five or so classes. Approval to expand, based on graduate NCLEX pass rates, has just been received. They have a current 85% pass rate. The program is focused...

  5. Gulf Coast College

    jbtampa replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am in the LPN program at GCC, and so far so good. Did you ever apply? Are you a current student, in which case, who are you? LOL!

  6. Standard of Practice?

    jbtampa replied to inquiry123's topic in School

    I received all my shots at school beginning kindergarten. everyone did, the entire school. My dad was district super. I will inquire for

  7. BUDEPRION Side Effects

    jbtampa replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Patient Medications

    Bupropion was kept off the market for awhile due to seizure potential. the maker then reapplied at lower doses and was approved. it is unlike any other AD. it is actually stimulating more often...

  8. Respiratory therapists

    jbtampa replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    As a licensed RT soon to be a nurse I thank you for the kind words. Many people do not know exactly what we do. Treatments are the least of it. We are schooled in cardio-pulmonary anatomy,...

  9. Help Me! I'm trying to quit smoking!!!!

    jbtampa replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    As a certified cessation counselor by NIH, an RT, and an exsmoker, I have some advice. Drugs. You are drug addicted, same as alcohol or heroin or diazepam. The behaviors are no walk in the park,...

  10. do any of you like codes??

    jbtampa replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    geesh. as a respiratory therapist I am expected to show up and go full steam, maintain airway with intubation if required per protocol, and personally I would a whole lot rather hang at the door and...

  11. RRTs Placing Art Lines

    jbtampa replied to Cik's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    RRT here.... a-lines are within scope of practice, same as intubation. You won't find me doing one though....I'm in NURSING

  12. Why can Toradol IV only be given for 48 hours?

    jbtampa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient Medications

    and gastric damage is a problem. it comes tabs also. and injections are equally

  13. RT to LPN/RN nclex challenge OK your state?

    jbtampa replied to jbtampa's topic in General Nursing

    thanks. We do have RT to RN programs at our Florida community colleges and through a local hospital school. I am already good to go at school, though. can't wait to be behind the wheel! thanks...

  14. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    jbtampa replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    Respiratory Therapists are trained to approach therapy with very extensive education in hemodynamics, pharmacology, and physiology. Interpretation of acid base and modification of ventilation to...

  15. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    jbtampa replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In jobs where I hired people, I ignored resumes and applications with spelling, grammar, and punctuation problems. Into the circular

  16. Agency nursing

    jbtampa replied to gategrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to agency before my license was dry. Midshift I picked up my first assignment.....three fresh hearts.......I freaked, called my boss, and split. I am glad I did after 15 years experience....

  17. Tattoos?

    jbtampa replied to kamon8404's topic in Men in Nursing

    IMO, sleeves, necks, and hands, are fetish stuff. Fetish stuff always offends some people while of course we relish it. Many people are afraid of healthcare folk with extreme ink, just as any other...

  18. do any of you like codes??

    jbtampa replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    RRT/RN student here....In Florida all RTs are intubating at least in class and often in most hospitals. We all pass muster in class and frequently are the first to arrive at a code and in goes the...

  19. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

    jbtampa replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN to RN

    Well.....I am 52, a respiratory therapist, and enrolled in a Tampa LPN school. These days, learning is on a computer because the lessons are uniform and exam-driven like the FCAT drives our public...

  20. Best Florida city?

    jbtampa replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida Nursing

    We have a wide range of winter temperatures in Florida. Miami is all palms and lush while northern Florida has brown lawns and frost all the time. For me Tampa is perfect. Cool enough for a...