FLmomof5

FLmomof5

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  1. How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

    FLmomof5 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    1 to post about the evils of using the incandescent blubs and promote the new CFLs.... 1 to post about the evils of CFLs (mecury in them and are hazardous when broken and must be "disposed of...

  2. Fl schools that accept online prereqs?

    FLmomof5 replied to jessimarie22's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not sure about Central FL, but I took all my pre-reqs online through FSCJ. ONLY the Micro course required me to go to campus for

  3. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check your

  4. Nurse pay in Jacksonville?

    FLmomof5 replied to priss614's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nurses in my grad class are being hired. One just started work at

  5. Other thread that got me thinking..

    FLmomof5 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My son took Adderall. I used to drug test my kids when they were in HS. It always tested positive for methamphetamines. (Even after mailing it into the lab.) Your employer should be told of all...

  6. New Grad Jobs In SC, NC, and GA

    FLmomof5 replied to Shannon Nicole's topic in Nursing Career

    From what I have seen, MUSC is challenging to get into as a new grad. Look in Spartanburg, SC. I see "new grads encouraged to apply" on many openings I see and I have family living near there....and...

  7. Nurses working without health insurance

    FLmomof5 replied to linguine's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    48yo here and I have not seen the likes of what some posters are putting on here! I have worked for the USAF (AD and Civil Service) and assorted corporate entities. The MOST expensive ins I had was...

  8. Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    FLmomof5 replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly believe that the effect of your tat will be based on your location and with whom you interview. My 2 son's and my stepson all got large forearm tats when they were serving in the Army....

  9. Have you ever felt discriminated against because of your weight?

    FLmomof5 replied to almostdoneyah!'s topic in General Nursing

    I felt discriminated against, not in employment, but in shopping....I would be looking for older women's clothing, stylish and couldn't find it in my size.....which at the time was size...

  10. Licensure with a Criminal History

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

    Good for you! I just got my ATT. I take my boards on Feb 7. The issue will really be getting hired! Only time will tell.

  11. Paying for Meds that you dropped or vial broke??

    FLmomof5 replied to asicit's topic in General Nursing

    I would refuse stating that it is illegal for me to purchase medications for which I do not have a

  12. How can I be accepted to RN school with a class B misdemeanor?

    FLmomof5 replied to co1984's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What was the charge? Have you checked the laws in CA regarding acceptance to nursing

  13. Safe Staffing South Florida- Let's build a movement

    FLmomof5 replied to phosphorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    With Rick Scott as Governor? That would be an

  14. Anyone work at Orange Park Medical Center?

    FLmomof5 replied to Elbajista's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, I might be able to give up my day job after all! :) LOL! (I currently have a job wherein I have 18 yrs exp....and earn $39/hr. I want to nurse.....but I am paying off debt so that I can...

  15. Part of Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional

    FLmomof5 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    a little late coming back to this party.... [do you think the pre existing clause in " obamacare " a good thing ?. if the mandate isremoved the insurance companies will get the preexisting clause...

  16. To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

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

    Graduated Aug 2010....getting ready to take my NCLEX finally... currently working the same job I was working while attending school and paying off bills. I am looking forward to the first RN...

  17. Stealing stethescopes

    FLmomof5 replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My scope is a medium blue color. I took a sharpie and wrote my name in caps ON the rubber. It is a long, uncommon name. I still have it.

  18. Funny Nursing Dreams

    FLmomof5 replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am 48....90/50ish is my normal BP....and my daily meds are metoprolol and lisinopril.... Glad I don't bottom out like granny in your dreams!!!! (BTW, it is not for

  19. Underage Possession of Alcohol

    FLmomof5 replied to Trying2Survive's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get an atty. They can usually get the charges altered.... ie: one of my kids was arrested for driving on a suspended license....lawyer got it changed to driving on an invalid license (actually a huge...

  20. What does your username mean?

    FLmomof5 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    We have been setting record low's this week! Been down in the 20's!!!!!! That being said, we are supposed to hit 67 today and low 70's tomorrow!

  21. What does your username mean?

    FLmomof5 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think my name is fairly self-explanitory! I live in FL and have 5 of my own children. (DH has

  22. Fscj nursing program questions

    FLmomof5 replied to Jainna's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jainna, I would also suggest that you evaluate WHY your grades were so low. In the nursing program, 80 is the cutoff for passing grades so anything in the standard-"C" arena would give you an "F"....

  23. Part of Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional

    FLmomof5 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The mandate is unconstitutional....and it would never have worked anyway. The young can choose to pay for expensive (as a % of income) insurance or pay a "fine" aka: tax. The annual fine is less...

  24. Expunged record and nursing school

    FLmomof5 replied to wunmi30's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Occurence - how many of these charges do you have Time Period - how long has it been since your conviction (et al) on this charge. If it says "no time factor", it could have been last week for all...

  25. Expunged record and nursing school

    FLmomof5 replied to wunmi30's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!!!! I am in the process of filing my application and my misdemeanors are Cat 1's which means I don't have to go before the board!!!! I feel SOOOO much