FLmomof5

FLmomof5

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  1. Any wannabe nurses with abusive husbands?

    FLmomof5 replied to Serenity7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasnt exactly in your position. I was the bread winner and had a college degree. It still is tough to leave an abuser. Contact your local shelter. They can help you (1) in planning your departure...

  2. Is nursing your second career?

    FLmomof5 replied to nicubee's topic in Nursing Career

    First degree in Electrical Engineering and I was a Rocket Scientist for about 8.5 yrs. Hated it. I then went into mainframe programming. Got laid off every 2 - 3 yrs which required constant...

  3. New RN

    FLmomof5 replied to shorty091985's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did AH II clinicals @ St. Vincents! I SOOOOO loved the nurses there!

  4. Right To Work States, hospitals are unionizing

    FLmomof5 replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Or there could be FL nurses who want nothing to do with a union and refuse to be forced to 'contribute' to something they do not agree with. Nurse or not, their web address alone had me turning my...

  5. A Bit of Irony Pertaining to Organ Donors

    FLmomof5 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, so 'nephew' I don't wanna suggest that you donate your organs because it would be unfair to you if YOU got sick...and you couldn't get someone elses organs because you don't have good enough...

  6. Parents/Patients demanding investigations

    FLmomof5 replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    I could write a book on how I knew something was wrong and was ignored....only to pay out of pocket for a specialist and got proven RIGHT! To the OP, we don't have socialized medicine here (yet). We...

  7. Jobs that pay the least in Florida?

    FLmomof5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow...and I thought the tolls got bad! When I left NY, it was still $0.75 per

  8. Vague Information

    FLmomof5 replied to luvmyfab5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sent you a PM. You can trust me when I say.... I *know* this will not prevent your

  9. Suzanne's Plan

    FLmomof5 replied to rockyone7345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne's plan was removed a long time ago. Dunno why...just know that it

  10. felony background and clinicals

    FLmomof5 replied to elexis72's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    FSCJ does not deny clinical access, that decision is made by the hospitals. What we were informed was that if you are denied Baptist, then you would be dropped from the program because Wolfson's is...

  11. Vague Information

    FLmomof5 replied to luvmyfab5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have misdemeanor CONVICTIONS....not simply arrests.... That being said, I marked yes on my app because that was the proper answer. I did the online app. It tells you to write a statement and mail...

  12. To unionize or not...

    FLmomof5 replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think that the problems with unions is that ultimately, they become the problem and not the solution. I am not for abusing employees, but I don't believe that employees have the right to demand so...

  13. Looking for employment in FL

    FLmomof5 replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, if I were you, I would recheck your information over at the FLORIDA nurses forum. FL is not in dire need of nurses right now, in fact, many new grads are complaining that they cannot get...

  14. Vague Information

    FLmomof5 replied to luvmyfab5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know why you don't understand the question. It states specifically, "convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no contest to". If charges were not prosecuted, you were...

  15. Juvenile criminal record and license??

    FLmomof5 replied to kpeluso's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That depends or your state and the

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    FLmomof5 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you applied for a FL license, I would go to the BON site and check for your license! I took the test on the 7th, got the pop-up on the 7th, test showed passed on the 9th and my license...

  17. Help-need advice

    FLmomof5 replied to lostinthe woods's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can't help you with CO since I haven't been licensed there, nor do I intend to be! Have you call the CO

  18. Have felony in michigan. Applied for Florida Licence, it was APPROVED...

    FLmomof5 replied to nursester's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Dunno. Good luck though! :) Mine was misdemeanors in SC and I got my license. I haven't started looking for a job yet (because I earn more $ at my current job!) and even then, I will start in SC...

  19. I've been a nurse for six months. Here's what I've learned so far.

    FLmomof5 replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry you had such an experience. However, I cannot agree. My mother retired from nursing after 35 yrs. She worked nights her entire career, raised 5 children while a military wife and is...

  20. I'll be here for the next 364 days :)

    FLmomof5 replied to noyesno's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We ought to change the forum name to first (two) year(s) after getting first nursing job! I have seen soooo many that took 6 mo to 1 yr just to GET a

  21. Change to License Requirements???

    FLmomof5 replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will make a slightly OT point.... If a person commits a crime and does their time...they have to move to a residence....that will do a background check and not let them live there....and get a...

  22. New RN

    FLmomof5 replied to shorty091985's topic in Florida Nursing

    You should be alright...it's a military town. You could look at working at the NASJAX hospital. They also have a new contracting company that places nurses there. Just check with one of the nurses...

  23. Change to License Requirements???

    FLmomof5 replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    They even see expunged records. You lie....you will not get

  24. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    FLmomof5 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clpty::dancgrp::hpygrp::ancong!:

  25. Jobs that pay the least in Florida?

    FLmomof5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Florida Nursing

    That is exactly my point....and MD isn't as "Yankee" like other New England states! (I used to work at the Goddard Space Flight Center and lived in Bowie.) I am thrilled you have a life that works for...