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Thanks for moving it for me. I didn't realize there was forums specific to states. I'm still learning things about allnurses.com. I like the urgent care or outpatient settings but willing to try anything if it is a good place to work. Thanks!!

I'm planning on relocating to the Tampa, Clearwater, St Pete area in the Fall (Oct/Nov) and needed recommendations on good places to work. I'm a LPN currently working in an urgent care. If anyone has relocated and can give any advice regarding their experience and how far in advance should you start actively sending resumes and applying for jobs prior to the move. Also, I would appreciate if anyone knows of nice, clean, respectable places to live. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks for all your input. You guys gave me alot to think about. I think the reason I don't like where I'm at right now (I'm in PCU in a Heart Hospital) is everyday I come in pass medication for the first few hours then do patient care but my main responsibility is passing meds. The experience I'm getting passing meds is great and I appreciate that. I just feel like I do the same routine everyday. I originally got into nursing because I love helping people and I wanted to make a difference. One of my first desire was to be in the ER because I knew there would be variety but this job came up so I took it. I have also been told I would be great in ICU, so you're right I need to concentrate on getting my RN and appreciate the experience I'm getting right now. Thanks again for all your suggestions.

I have been a LPN for 6 months and during school I thought I really wanted to work in hospital but now that I'm there I don't really like it. I'm also working in EP office which is a little boring for me. I'm looking at lab results, phone triage, misc tasks. Basically a desk job. I'm a junky for variety and new challenges. I get bored very easily. I feel bad about leaving this job only after 6 months but I'm not happy. How do I find something that I really like and passionate about without looking like a job hopper? I plan on going to get my RN so that will open up new opportunities but what do I do until then? I love nursing and taking care of people but I want to find that one place that I love going to everyday and being passionate about it. Any advise would be greatly appeciated. Thanks!

I'm kinda having the same having problem. I have been a LPN for 6 months and during school I thought I really wanted to work in hospital but now that I'm there I don't really like it. I'm also working in EP office which is a little boring for me. I'm looking at lab results, phone triage, misc tasks. Basically a desk job. I have always been a person that stays somewhere for a long time, so I feel bad to leave this hospital after 6 months but I'm not happy. How do I find something that I really like and passionate about without looking like a job hopper? I plan on going to get my RN so that will open up new opportunities but what do I do until then? Any advise from experienced nurses would be greatly appeciated.