FLmomof5

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  1. Nurses picket at Florida Medical Center

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

    I work for a Tenet facility and our ratios are no where near those. Med/Surg has 1:4 or 5 during the day and 1:4 to 6 on nights. ICU is 1:1 or 2. I think blame is probably at the hospital

  2. Are you a nurse? Do you draw blood? Can you take our Quick Survery?

    FLmomof5 replied to swytas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is your educational background? ADN Years of experience? 1 Years drawing blood? 1 What kind of education did you get for doing blood draws? Certified during NS. What was the most challenging part...

  3. How has becoming a nurse changed your life?

    FLmomof5 replied to Kylie53189's topic in General Nursing

    Pros: I've been married 3 years yet for the past 3 months, it is the first time hubby and I are living in the same state! I could never get a job in my first career where he was (no MF programming...

  4. New Grad Working Med Surg With Bad Back Against Medical Advice

    FLmomof5 replied to blarn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You could consider the NICU....I hear they don't weigh

  5. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    FLmomof5 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just finished orientation at my hospital on a Med/Surg floor. Days gets 4 - 5 pts. On nights we get 5 - 6. I would never want 8! Also, we got 12 weeks of orientation. I cannot imagine what my...

  6. Misdeamenor

    FLmomof5 replied to louisa12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hmmmm, depends on whether or not you have to report this to the BON in CA. You were CHARGED....haven't been convicted...yet. IMHO, get a lawyer. You need to have this dropped and I don't believe PTI...

  7. suspended license and work at a hospital

    FLmomof5 replied to marucci329's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If it is a suspended DL and you still got your nursing license, you could have a problem getting hired.....unless you live in a city with a great public trans system or live within walking distance of...

  8. What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    FLmomof5 replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    When I was in clinicals, I was working FT, going to NS/clinicals FT in the eve/we program, had kids at home and a hubby in Afghanistan. I wore NO makeup. Sleep was more important!!! As a FT nurse on...

  9. Med/Surg RN, need ACLS?

    FLmomof5 replied to nurseclairebear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My hospital paid for our ACLS training. In Med/Surg you get all kinds of patients including ones on tele. You need to know what to do when a pt crashes. No. It does not increase your pay. It does...

  10. VA RN relocating

    FLmomof5 replied to facejay's topic in General Nursing

    It truly depends on your personality! Atlanta is predominantly AA, so you would be in great company...(other successful AA's!). Charlotte is mostly banking industry so you would run into them...

  11. Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    FLmomof5 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How about a lawsuit for violation of the ADA? You were disabled and were fired d/t your disability! Anyway, I also have depression. There are times when I haven't needed meds and have gone years...

  12. How old is too old?

    FLmomof5 replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am 49 and 11 months... I got my RN in Feb 2011 and I am working on a Med/Surg floor. I am fairly fit. I say 'fairly' because I have genetically produced cardiomyopathy (with hypotension not hyper)....

  13. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

    FLmomof5 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Once again...for other's benefit.... Based on ssmitha's length of time since conviction, the state being FL and the fact that she has already been given her ATT, I highly suspect she will have no...

  14. Low undergrad GPA....can't get into NP school.

    FLmomof5 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I am applying for a MSN program at Univ of So Ala. They say it is pretty competitive, but they also take other factors into consideration. My overall GPA is only 2.89, but that includes a BE-EE...

  15. really??? (sigh)

    FLmomof5 replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I am 5'4", weigh 120 lbs, was a single mom of 5 who jumped tall buildings with a single bound, and I smoke. So, I have a weakness like others....I love the post above mine....it is hard to listen to...

  16. Anyone relocate without a job and was successful landing one soon after?

    FLmomof5 replied to 2blessings's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is active duty and stationed in SC. I was still living in FL during NS (and while he was deployed to Afghanistan). I got my license in FL and then tried getting a job in SC while my...

  17. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

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

    How do you know it is the background check that is the issue? "nolle prosse" is a latin phrase for NOT PROSECUTED. You were "arrested" and the case was dropped. You do NOT have a conviction. Soooo,...

  18. Can ADN with non-nursing bachelor's commission?

    FLmomof5 replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Government, Military

    NG Commissions you with only an ADN. You can Xfer to reserves after

  19. CAN'T FIND AN RN JOB!!!

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

    I quit my LTC job after 2 months. It took 2 months to find a Med/Surg job and YES, I listed the LTC job. It is a bad market out there and will take longer than expected to find a new position, but it...

  20. felony record sealed, should I proceed with school to become an RN?

    FLmomof5 replied to nakkie99's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Oh, and Scott, my 3 misdemeanors were for 3 bad

  21. felony record sealed, should I proceed with school to become an RN?

    FLmomof5 replied to nakkie99's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not quite true Scott. I had 3 misdemeanors, was accepted to NS, the clinical facilities didn't have a problem with my background. I got my license and jobs. With the felony, the BON will see it even...

  22. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

    FLmomof5 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For other's benefit.....motivatedlilly and I chatted via PM, but so others can know my answer... Yes, I have 3 misdemeanors. I have had NO trouble getting a job. I was first hired by an LTC facility...

  23. If you had to do it over again would you?

    FLmomof5 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my third career. I have an EE degree. Spent 8.5 years as a "rocket scientist" and 18 years in IT (Mainframes). After 18 yrs of being laid off every 2 to 3 years and having to relocate to...

  24. Were you "SMART" before Nursing School?!

    FLmomof5 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    GPA and intelligence are not equal. My sister worked long and hard for her high GPAs. I didn't have to work at all. So who is then "smart"? My classmates would show 'frustration' that I could study...

  25. At the end of my rope...

    FLmomof5 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    Although assertive behavior like that would normally be discouraged, you have already had your resume put in the circular file. Can't hurt..probably won't change anything either. It would be put in...