FLmomof5

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  1. Outraged by no more privacy

    FLmomof5 replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    ***Warning......VENT ahead....***** What nobody seems to acknowledge is the enemy is coming from outside our borders to attack us...so we grope our disabled senior citizens (yep, he looks like a...

  2. GS pay scale for government nursing jobs

    FLmomof5 replied to armyrn26's topic in Government, Military

    Additionally, you get automatic step increases (which never happens in the civilian world) and you can get a retirement

  3. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    FLmomof5 replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would look elsewhere for a job. They want you to live in fear and they have let you know that they will sabotage you when they can and never tell you about it. This is not a healthy...

  4. Waiting for BVNPT to make a decision

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

    Congrats!!!!

  5. Write it down!

    FLmomof5 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    And, of course, you have to change your password every 30/45/60/90 days (depending where you work). One tattoo wouldn't heal before the next would be needed....and then there is the fact that all...

  6. HIPPA for employees?

    FLmomof5 replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    And remember....scars aren't always what they seem. My brother, as a teen, went A-over-teakettle off the back of a pickup. When the nurse discharging him removed his IV, she ripped a swath of skin...

  7. Nursing Question

    FLmomof5 replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    My sister used to pass out every time she saw blood. When she said that she wanted to be a nurse, I thought she was crazy! She has been a nurse for the past 25 yrs! I never had issues with body...

  8. low GPA different major

    FLmomof5 replied to seriouslyserious's topic in Florida Nursing

    My original degree was in Electrical Engineering and I also had a low GPA. I took all the pre-reqs and scored very well on those and those were the ones that mattered to the school I applied to! I...

  9. What can I do?

    FLmomof5 replied to crystal51772's topic in Florida Nursing

    After spending many hours reading "pre-nursing" posts, you finally get a picture that the "minimum" will never do! Finish your pre-reqs and max out on the NAT. It will most likely take 195++ (closer...

  10. Beware of Mount Sinai!!

    FLmomof5 replied to NightNurse876's topic in Florida Nursing

    Dear HR Director.... That post was very big of

  11. Need opinion!

    FLmomof5 replied to Studylots34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you currently stationed? @FSCJ near NASJAX, your military experience would get you 20 pts extra towards acceptance. Also, there are contract nurses at NASJAX hosp (and civilian, but that...

  12. Ethical Dilemma re: Tests

    FLmomof5 replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Students

    I witnessed this kind of "cheating" in NS. FWIW, regardless of grades, the cheater needs to pass the NCLEX. They will have a much more difficult time. But, like the RN's post above mine....I...

  13. what class kicked your backside?

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

    Pharmacology....death by power point and the teacher was new AND didn't write any of the

  14. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    FLmomof5 replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    I am 48 and just finished my ASN....I am now a GN pending my RN after NCLEX. I have nearly a decade on you....go for

  15. Full Time Worker/Full Time Nursing Student - How do you Manage Your Homes?

    FLmomof5 replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just graduated (Aug 23rd!)!!! I worked full-time with occasional OT in an EVE/WE program....while hubby was deployed! I had a 16 yo at home. The reality? I let the housework go. I would clean...

  16. How to Maximize Efficiency During the NOC Shift

    FLmomof5 replied to Wendy Sutas's topic in General Nursing

    Sooooo Would a Night Nurse on Call be a NOC NOC? Sorry....I just couldn't help

  17. Can a nurse just be a nurse anymore???

    FLmomof5 replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what they call it.... When you require that an employee "work for free" as part of their evaluation, it is then "part of the job"...and working for free is illegal and by any other...

  18. Did the hospital or school fingerprint you before making an offer?

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

    We were fingerprinted after we were accepted, but before classes so that if a 'unforgivable' did occur, they could still fill the seat. You cannot hide your past. Don't try. Be honest an when you...

  19. Background check came back clear???

    FLmomof5 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Our application has stated: "Have you ever been CONVICTED or plead guilty or NOLO CONTENDRE whether or not you had adjudication withheld......" (close to that) So in FL, you would not have to disclose...

  20. Background check

    FLmomof5 replied to Chris NS's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Depends. That is all anyone can say. Regardless of what you were told, the BON will find your "expunged"

  21. Sketchers for clinicals?

    FLmomof5 replied to VVCN2012's topic in General Students

    I wore sketchers for my clinicals and they were great! Some of the nurses in the unit became converts too! Aside from that...when I am not at my regular job, I wear my sketchers. No problems with...

  22. School, Work, Family...

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

    You didn't say how old your kids are. When I started pre-reqs, I still had 2 at home. They were older, HS students so they were far more independent. I did my pre-reqs online so I was always home...

  23. How is the FCCJ/FSCJ RN program?

    FLmomof5 replied to ljonm's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yep, I was there! There were 88 graduates. Summer classes are usually

  24. New grands & RNs looking for new work

    FLmomof5 replied to Blouis's topic in General Nursing

    There is even a hospital down here that has you sign a contract stating that you (GN) will stay with them for 2 years or pay them back the cost to train you!!! Ahhhh, how life has changed since you...

  25. Quit or be fired

    FLmomof5 replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Folks, IMHO, ya'll are definitely over thinking this. In the past 18 years I have been "terminated" at least 6 times. (I have been a contract programmer and it goes with the territory). Application...