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  1. Tallahassee Florida Pay & Best Place to Work

    flg8tr replied to Missy BSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    wow...it's still that low? That is just insulting. How do they get away with that? Reminds me of why I left FL, though I miss it every

  2. Orlando Nursing Pay ? Anyone heard anything good?

    flg8tr replied to Airbrushguy's topic in Florida Nursing

    "so I dont think I believe the " $19 per hour" base comment" Airbrushguy- really?? So I'm lying? Wow. I'll repeat this: I started at Shands in 2007 on Unit 65 Neurosurgery/Neurology and my base pay...

  3. Orlando Nursing Pay ? Anyone heard anything good?

    flg8tr replied to Airbrushguy's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm with the above poster. Pay in Florida is among the lowest in the country. When I started at Shands in 2007 (major university hospital just 2 hours north of Orlando) my base pay was 19.75h...

  4. Selecting malpractice insurance provider

    flg8tr replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    None at all. Carrying private malpractice insurance makes you an unnecessary target in any civil litigation. Don't do it. It won't help you in criminal prosecution and in civil cases you're much...

  5. Feel like throwin' in the towel!

    flg8tr replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you're talking about, been there more than once. But you do have options. Have you considered moving to a state with ratio laws? Here in Cali it's 5:1 max on M/S, 4:1 on Tele...hospitals...

  6. Finding a lucrative niche in a warm weather state.

    flg8tr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I'm currently working in the California Bay Area, but would love to move somewhere warm outside of California (ideally in the south, but flexible). There are obviously warmer places here in...

  7. Finding a lucrative niche in a warm weather state.

    flg8tr replied to flg8tr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again. Do any of you have experience working staff (i.e. full benefits) in places like that? What is pay like with my kind of experience? I remember that in 2007 hospitals in Central Florida...

  8. Finding a lucrative niche in a warm weather state.

    flg8tr replied to flg8tr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys. As for what I consider 'dismal'- I should clarify. I pretty much have to make 30+/h to be able to pay my bills and get by. Of course the bay area pays extremely well, so the pay cut you...

  9. Florida nurse

    flg8tr replied to golfergirl17's topic in General Nursing

    "Hi, I am waiting for my CA license now. Just a note....no more walk throughs in CA since Aug. (maybe Sept?). They will not give any license out until the fingerprint records go through the FBI-which...

  10. Florida nurse

    flg8tr replied to golfergirl17's topic in General Nursing

    I have my BSN from U of Miami, but am currently working in Cali. If you take your NCLEX in FL and have a current/valid FL RN license, you just need to apply for 'licensure by endorsement' in...

  11. Portland or Vancouver

    flg8tr posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi there- I'm considering moving to Portland or perhaps Vancouver, WA -my GF and I want to live closer to her parents. Can anyone tell me what hospitals in the area are paying these days? I am an...

  12. What is real deal with nurses and salaries in Florida?

    flg8tr replied to Dino's topic in Florida Nursing

    I can only advise you not to move to Florida as an RN. In fact I kinda hope more RNs will leave FL and send a message to hospital managers that their treatment of RNs is unacceptable. And I'm sad to...

  13. Portland or Vancouver

    flg8tr replied to flg8tr's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks guys. We haven't really decided anything yet but it's good to know that hospitals up there are at least hiring. I think the hardest part would be the pay cut compared to where I work now. SF...

  14. Working night shift and keeping up with love

    flg8tr replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i've been in the exact same situation in the past, working 12h nights and being in relationships with someone working a normal 9-5. it has never worked for me. you're always on opposite schedules, i'd...

  15. Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    flg8tr replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer, they should. I have worked at places that showed consideration and compassion to recent grads and young nurses, and at some that don't. It's actually a good criterion to judge your...

  16. Meal Break Rules in Cali?

    flg8tr replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    here in san francisco you get paid penalty pay for missed breaks, so long as you make sure to fill out the appropriate form and let the house supervisor

  17. "Writing up" use or abuse

    flg8tr replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Write-ups are, for the most part, the adult equivalent of a young child telling on someone to their kindergarten teacher. An expression of social ineptitude and lack of conflict resolution skills,...

  18. Nursing Home ABUSE...TOWARDS STAFF!

    flg8tr replied to NsgRx27's topic in General Nursing

    It takes two to tango. Get the hell out of there asap and don't look back. You have other options. (and yes, that is insane.) As for a 40:1 ratio being acceptable, I think you know the answer....

  19. How can I prevent myself from having a nervous breakdown?

    flg8tr replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but I think the situation you describe is not going to get much better, no matter how many months or years of experience you have. 11 to 1 ratio on a m/s floor is impossible to do...

  20. Best Paying Hospitals in South Florida???

    flg8tr replied to alejandro175's topic in Florida Nursing

    "Hello all! As a former New Yorker(3 years) I regret the move and long to go back!! I am now going back to school for nursing and it has been my happiest time here! Baptist is also very difficult to...

  21. Best Paying Hospitals in South Florida???

    flg8tr replied to alejandro175's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have yet to meet an RN in Florida making 100k without working two extra shifts per week, 15 years of experience, charge diff, lots of holidays etc... not sure it can't be done, but it's a total...

  22. diagnostic imaging RN

    flg8tr replied to emersushea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested as well, so if you find any information, please share. I've been doing bed side nursing in acute care neuro and cardiac tele for 2 1/2 years now, almost exclusively nights and i'm...

  23. Anyone ever get off "the" List?!

    flg8tr replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    "Please be aware that nursing is not in high demand everywhere. In some areas of the US, there are too many nurses, and nurses find it very difficult to get a job. In these situations, employers often...

  24. Anyone ever get off "the" List?!

    flg8tr replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Never really been on a manager's "*-list" as you put it, but the problem you describe is easy to solve. We are fortunate to have an occupation that is in insanely high demand. Why care and get all...

  25. Las Vegas - NOT new-grad friendly

    flg8tr replied to NVRN2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

    hi cecirn, i'm considering moving to reno and applying at st. mary's. do you know what pay is like