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How did you do? I have not heard of anyone else getting that much SATA. It was definitely nerve racking!

Newnurse2011, Thank you for the update. That is wonderful news! Congratulations! What’s next for you?

I paid my LPN as I went. Paid in full. I went back to pursue RN. Took out loans for LPN to RN and then RN to BSN. I was at 28k, now at 22k. Graduated 2017 with BSN. Don’t plan on going any further.

I agree. But, I will say, I initially started there as an LPN making $15. So, I think it ended up being a nice jump from there.

I’m in Allergy/immunology as well.. we have a mix of RNs, LPNs, and MAs. We all do different roles and rotate as well. Rooming, phone triage, allergy shots, biologics (Xolair) admin, IV admin (fluids/IVIg), testing, challenges (venom/medication/food), serum mixing. I work 4 days a week. Some weekends 8-12. I don’t get bored with the repetition. It’s low stress and I like it that way!

It was. But, before I left I was making 27.50. which is still low, but, a little better. They had given me a nice raise. I no longer work there and moved out of state.

Hello, Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. Whatever happens, use it as a good learning experience. Reflect on what you could do better on abs what you need from a future employer to guarantee your success. If you are let go, as others have stated, please remain professional at all times. That is very important. Thank them and show gratitude for the awesome opportunity and experiences you received. It will be devastating however, but, keep your head high. Do lots of self care. Do not talk negatively about anyone. Take some time to grieve the loss. If you do decide to put it in your resume, and are questioned about it, just say the unit wasn't a good fit to foster your learning. It didn’t meet your needs or expectations. Which in itself is true, but, it doesn’t imply you did anything wrong. Then, you can outline what your looking for in a residency program or preceptor. Good luck.

I’m curious as well....

Will the trial be televised? How do you all plan to follow the proceedings?...

Oh no! I’m so sorry hun! Hopefully, it will go better next time! just study your test plan. What did you use to study? What was your regimen?

How did it go?

I don’t believe the PVT is as accurate as it once was. There’s still hope. Keep us posted. Did you try using a different credit card?

OK. Fingers crossed!

Also, not sure if the ongoing crisis has had an impact with hiring freezes and such, but, just keep trying. You’ll get something. You just might have To take any position to get settled here, then find a new hospital position...

Hello, I relocated to the area (St Pete) from out of state as well, in Fall 2018. I already had a FL nursing license 1.5 years before moving, I thought that would provide me a slight edge. It did not! I have found those systems you listed to have a ton of openings, but, no one ever calls back or you get an email or status saying they chose a more appropriate candidate. It's so frustrating. Now, granted my nursing experiences are very specific (In clinic Allergy/immunology/ChemHealth), but, I was still a RN with a BSN. I was trainable. I applied to over 30+ Hospital positions, from med/surg overnights to nurse residencies even. After all that, I finally received a call from a recruiter at Bay Care, but, he told me my nursing background was probably the reason I wasn’t getting selected. That interaction went no where. He said he’d call if anything came up, he never did. I am in an Immunology clinic now. Which I love. But, it seems hard to get out of the specialty even if I wanted to.... But, I was also was offered a job at LTC/Rehab. I declined as that’s never been my thing. Good Luck!