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  1. Non-Clinical bedside NP positions

    nursegreen replied to anarchy187's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We too use the EMR Epic that was implemented a little over a year ago. A few employees took positions with them but had to relocate to Madison Wisconsin. I do know that they have positions for NP and...

  2. NP Credentialing Packet - Help!

    nursegreen replied to loriann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recently completed two credentialing applications for the two facilities I will see patients at. Both required three references each, but one organization wanted two peers that were NPs and the...

  3. Internship for new grads February 2013 in Tampa, FL.

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations and good

  4. Internship for new grads February 2013 in Tampa, FL.

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in Florida Nursing

    Maya, This internship requires a Bachelors in Nursing, and that you have graduated your nursing program and either have passed NCLEX or are waiting to take it (GN status). TGH has many nursing...

  5. Internship for new grads February 2013 in Tampa, FL.

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in Florida Nursing

    What level are you seeking as a nursing student ( ASN, BSN,

  6. NP Certification Verification for State Board of Nursing

    nursegreen replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The certifying bodies send notification to the BON through a bulk email. When I spoke with the FL BON they stated that they must have an application on file to link the certification to. My advice is...

  7. Most common medication drips in ICU

    nursegreen posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I wanted to ask what the most common medication drips are used in critical care and are only done in the unit. I have seen nitro, insulin, Integrilin, propofol (Diprivan), and Heparin. I will be...

  8. Need a preceptor? Click here!

    nursegreen replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone, I will be in my last semester of Transitions for ANP in Jan. We are being given the opportunity to provide areas of specialty that we would like to try in that last semester. Does anyone...

  9. I don't know if I should really take this opportunity?

    nursegreen replied to ARRR10's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, you definitly have to have good time management and prioritization skills to work in the icu. You will need to be able to think critically and know when to call the doctor. But, there is always...

  10. I don't know if I should really take this opportunity?

    nursegreen replied to ARRR10's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If the facility offers an extensive orientation and this is what you really want to do then go for it. My facility offers a 6mo orientation for nurses new to the icu. Maybe you could shadow one of the...

  11. Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

    nursegreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ours is weekend plus one. You work every Saturday, Sunday and pick a day during the week. It offers a very high

  12. Hiring freeze at Orlando Health?

    nursegreen replied to StillThinking's topic in Florida Nursing

    There is still a nursing shortage, It's the economy that is causing employers to cut back and enforce hiring freezes. The whole thing is a domino effect. If people can't afford to see doctors and have...

  13. Florida Nurse Loan Forgiveness

    nursegreen replied to untamable07's topic in Florida Nursing

    You can get this information from the FL BON website or go to Google and type Nurse Forgiveness Loan Florida. I too have applied and am awaiting payment. There is a max that they will pay out and it...

  14. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    nursegreen replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    To the OP, keep in mind that others comments only reflect their personal experiences. If you are unhappy with your current living situation, and you move to another place, chances are you will still...

  15. Moving to Tampa in July

    nursegreen replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    ItsTime, the critical care rotation program offers the ECCO course (you can find info on AACN), six months of orientation in an icu, and then after 6 months you will rotate to another icu (total of...

  16. my sister wants to work at the same place as me

    nursegreen replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Most employment applications ask if you have a friend or relative that works at the facility. She should have to disclose that you are an employee there. You can always ask HR what there policy is on...

  17. What are the two tests given at SPC's orientation?

    nursegreen replied to gtlpn2rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    The second test will test your competency as an LPN. They just want to know where you are. To me, it was like taking the LPN boards. You will have questions on peds, ob, psych, med amdmin., etc. It...

  18. Have any of you ever had to turn in a coworker for drug use

    nursegreen replied to joeyzstj's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you suspect that someone might be abusing any substance it is your responsibility to report it. That doesn't mean that you have to be the one to confront this coworker. Infact, our policy states...

  19. Student seeking ICU advice

    nursegreen replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's just

  20. Student seeking ICU advice

    nursegreen replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    MegRN2B, I disagree with going to med surg for a year if what you want to do is ICU. Working in the unit has many differences ( as well as many similarities) from the med surg floor, and you will...

  21. scrubs help

    nursegreen replied to needscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, we have to provide our own scrubs. The scrubs that the hospital provides are usually reserved for certain areas, OR, L&D, Cath lab, etc. I do have some and wear them in the icu but...

  22. Interested in "going rate"

    nursegreen replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Florida and make more than $19/hr. $26/hr and then $28 on weekends. It all depends on where you live even within the state. North Florida is famous for

  23. Moving to Tampa in July

    nursegreen replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not that I am aware of but I have been at TGH for 10 years. I have friends that have applied and are working at other hospitals in the Tampa area, and the nurse recruiters that they went through were...

  24. Moving to Tampa in July

    nursegreen replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    TGH has their own nurse recruiting office that is on the 3rd floor (they are TGH employees). When you call the hospital ask for nurse recruiting and they can answer your questions, and tell you what...

  25. Do you take NCLEX exam if you do ADN - BSN program?

    nursegreen replied to student86's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm at in Florida, if you are an ADN RN graduate that has already passed the nclex and you want to get your BSN you do not have to retake the nclex. If you are attending a four year university...