FLmomof5

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  1. Fainting... so dramatic

    FLmomof5 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I have fainted a couple of times in my life....the first being when I would have any bloodwork done....it was like I couldn't stay conscious if you took more than 2 vials of blood. I was sitting in...

  2. Dismissed charges 3+ years ago in Florida

    FLmomof5 replied to PinkLadee73's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I said nothing to the board or to future employers. They asked for convictions. I was not convicted. End of that part of the story. Understand I did have 3 misdemeanors I did disclose to the BON....

  3. Misdemeanor charge/Not guilty/Pre-trial/Charges Dismissed

    FLmomof5 replied to VXNRN2B's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As far as the government is concerned a PTI (which contains you completing a "probation"ary act) constitutes a defacto guilty plea. Even though the charges were dismissed, you can be held for having...

  4. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    FLmomof5 replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I need to correct a misconception being promulgated here.... student loans are the ONLY loans that do NOT have to have a judgment to get an order for wage

  5. Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    FLmomof5 replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is why I left LTC. When in a too-short orientation, I was told the short cuts to doing your job were necessary or you would never finish, etc.... I still would clock out late (I refuse to work...

  6. African American male here. I have some questions for my fellow nurses

    FLmomof5 replied to Shack502's topic in General Students

    A care plan trick that one nursing instructor gave us.... Each care plan will require all the info on the drugs you have to administer that day. It is LABOR INTENSIVE to do ALL that typing! Answer:...

  7. Hiring and firing of older nurses: What can a nurse do?

    FLmomof5 replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a new nurse @ 50 (a bit over a year of nursing). I agree with Ruby that being on the bottom of the pay scale probably helps. I also am 5'4" and 130 lbs (menopause added the newest 20 ) and...

  8. Code Blue Announcement

    FLmomof5 replied to airborneinf82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Another point is....what if you are in an infection control room? Are you going to touch that pager before you leave? No. So you keep on working and valuable time is

  9. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I saw a post on another site that I originally posted that contained the following "alleged facts" regarding Obamacare. I wanted to edit with actual links, but could not immediately substantiate the...

  10. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    MunoRN....thanks for the link.... I will review. I *DID* search both via google and yahoo and NO, I could not find a link with more than 900 and change

  11. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well since Obama does nothing but spend other peoples money and Trump has made money for some of his investors, the better bet would be

  12. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I did research and all I found was some extensively long diatribe from Rachel Maddow (the Glenn Beck of the left) making accusations. Whatever. (rollseyes) Once again....you make accusations...

  13. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Umm, I did say facts. ie:

  14. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Funny how Fox news is so attacked yet is the most watched news station....how the likes of MSNBC, CNN et al keep losing market share.... If you want to attack Fox, please bring forth a false...

  15. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I went there by myself.... hmmm 974 pages. Where are the other 1100

  16. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    FLmomof5 replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ***deleting to get links and

  17. Dismissed charges 3+ years ago in Florida

    FLmomof5 replied to PinkLadee73's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In FL, CONVICTIONS are all that matter. I had a domestic arrest for which the charges were dropped. They presented NO issue in getting my license. I have been an RN since Feb 2011 and have not had...

  18. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    FLmomof5 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    My plan is d/t nursing being a 3rd career choice... I am 50. I plan on working in the hospital until I get my MSN (by Aug 2014). I then plan on changing to VA or Navy(civilian) nurse....I have 5...

  19. What advice would you give me?

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

    At 38 you are not that old. Also, I wouldn't necessarily rule out your prior college credit. At *47*(!) I started an RN program at the local CC. My first degree was awarded in 1984! The school...

  20. Do you have family members who are nurses?

    FLmomof5 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mom is a retired nurse (35 yrs), Sis is a nurse, Brother is a nurse and my daughter is in nursing school (after a few years of being a combat medic). I chose nursing because it required the shortest...

  21. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    FLmomof5 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 47 when I started NS. I graduated in Aug 2010 and passed the NCLEX in Feb 2011 (I was still working in IT, so I delayed taking the exam.) I am currently an RN on a Med/Surg/Tele floor. You...

  22. Quick survey for group project

    FLmomof5 replied to Nolli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Done.

  23. night nurses- sleep schedules?

    FLmomof5 replied to erinreed34's topic in General Nursing

    I always worked 3 days in a row. The day of the first night shift, I would take a nap at 3 pm and get up at 5 pm. I would sleep from 9 - 3 during the next 2 days. The day after the 3rd day, I would...

  24. Moving from NY to FL, what part/city of Fl would you recommend?

    FLmomof5 replied to purpledrop's topic in Florida Nursing

    As far as living goes, I LOVED the Ft Walton Beach/Destin Area. Hospitals are slim pickins there though. I currently live in Jacksonville and pay I am seeing is $22 - $27 DOE + diffs. The schools...

  25. Low GPA Help!!!!

    FLmomof5 replied to dgoins08's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had a measley 2.2 from my first bachelors. I nailed the pre-reqs and NAT and went to FSCJ. FSCJ is for ASN. They do have a BSN program, but you have to have 1000 hrs as a working RN to apply....