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Other than dealing with Immigration,you will need a green card and social security card to work in US.In terms of nursing you will have to take the NCLEX exam.The nursing board in each state will give you directions on what educational requirements are needed.This will all be very time consuming and the job situation for new grads here are limited and very competitive.I'm not sure if I answered your question,but good luck...

I am not too sure what the job market is like in Pensacola for psych,but I am in the Port Charlotte area and their is nothing...Psychiatric care is limited here unless you are into Nursing Home with elderly alzheimers/dementia.We relocated here last year due to my husbands job,beautiful area but no jobs for me.I have been looking for 4 months now,sent out multiple applications from Naples to Bradenton(I have 20+ yrs exp) and I'm not even getting a phone call.It is very frustrating,maybe Pensacola is better....good luck:)

I am an RN from NY,relocated last year,and am having a difficult time finding a job here(i work in psych).Their are many jobs as nursing aides,some for LPN,and it depends on what part of florida you move to.In Miami area they pay a little more than Fort Myers.I am not sure what the salary is for LPN but RN here(in Ft.Myers) average $22-25 hr,I believe LPN $18...sorry,its pathetic i know....good luck:)

Hello.just wondering if you ever started in Maui.I was thinking of heading there myself and was wondering what it was like.How is life in Hawaii? Thanks for the info

Thanks kiwi 65 for your info on the fact team i had come across that before.I had thought about working with them in jacksonville too.Do you have any idea on salary with them? I think the mental health system in florida needs some major updating.I noticed there are practically no services at all for the mentally ill.How does everyone cope,where do families go for help? Thanks again

Thanks 5448 for your reply.I have a similar amount paperwork to do here in NY .Is it only pay per visit or is their base salary positions also.Our pay per visit is 55 dollars hour but no benefits.Do you know of any other decent mental health agencies in fl? Thanks for any info:bow:

Hi All,new to the forum here,i was wondering if any of you are familiar with the company Amedisys.I am interested in psychiatric nursing in the community.I notice their isnt much availability in behavioral health in florida compared to other states.Any feedback greatly appreciated, thanks:heartbeat