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  1. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

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

    I don't see the OP as judgmental, she is trying to provide an analysis based on what statistic she may have experienced. The statement the OP made about those who typically dropout is accurate, a sad...

  2. 61yr old LPN, should I get RN?

    FLmomof5 replied to Grannyof6's topic in LPN to RN

    I say go for it! I was 49 and a new grad, so you can do this when you are older. I have been hired by both an LTC and a hospital and had an offer at another LTC. You can get

  3. I'm not asking anyone to lie or contribute to a fight but...

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

    Honestly, as a parent and an older new grad.... If you are paying your own way through school then inform them of your plans. When they disagree, state that you respect their opinions, but you feel...

  4. New Grad Job in Jacksonville, FL

    FLmomof5 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    just found this. was looking at market in jacksonville...cause i will move back one day. but, for those of you who are new grads, here is your chance!...

  5. Baylor Plan

    FLmomof5 replied to fmugurl19's topic in General Nursing

    East Cooper in Mt Pleasant has a weekend plan. You work the weekend and one day (of your choice) during the

  6. Applying for License with Misdemanor... Please suggest.

    FLmomof5 replied to glory2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Call the board and

  7. background checks. ANY STATE WHO DOESN'T DO ONE?

    FLmomof5 replied to greatnurse55's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Seems silly about 8 mo waiting for level 2 in FL....mine took days....and they only time they did a level 2 was when I applied for a job. Even with a criminal history, there was no delay in getting...

  8. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

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

    Yes, expunged records will show up on the SLED check that the BON uses. They won't show up on any background check done by an employer. Not one job app I have filled out asked for arrests....only...

  9. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

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

    Actually, I don't believe that you can have the second arrest expunged. The state will see the first one.....but I may be wrong, so consult an attorney. Next, I had 3 misdemeanor convictions in SC,...

  10. How long were you at your first RN job?

    FLmomof5 replied to hmellish's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated Aug 2010 but didn't take the NCLEX until Feb 2011. First job the LTC hall of an LTAC/SNF. Stayed 2 months. "Hell under fluorescent lighting" pretty much sums it up! Got a job on a...

  11. What do I do???finanlly got a job but....

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

    Travel nursing? Unlikely folks. As the OP stated, she is a new grad. As a new grad I would be ill-prepared to work in an OOS hospital. Agency nurses are hired to replace an employee.....both of...

  12. Higher Rank Harassment

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

    I think that his gender worked against him. Folks don't want to believe that discrimination in any form can occur regardless of race, gender and/or sexual orientation. Part of the problem with sexual...

  13. Getting a job after being approved for licensure with a criminal background

    FLmomof5 replied to godisgood0302's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It may be the economy, not your criminal history..... or it can be the stip on your license. If you cannot pass narcs, for example, then you will cause issues on the floor. Too many out of work new...

  14. Applying for License with Misdemanor... Please suggest.

    FLmomof5 replied to glory2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Question: Have you ever been arrested? Answer: Yes. Simple as that. You HAVE been arrested. What does the Board of NURSING have to do with becoming a Dental Assistant? Kinda confused there. What...

  15. U Can become a RN with Crim. Hx..I'm Proof

    FLmomof5 replied to Blessed2BeARN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wants2bnurse, For most states, you are asked if you have any criminal CONVICTIONS (to include those with adjudication withheld, dropped via PTI (pre-trial intervention), and those sealed or...

  16. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    FLmomof5 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started in LTC. Unlike the poster above me, it was horrible! First, you got only 5 days orientation. 30 pts with no name bands and old pics on a 5 inch thick MAR. The MAR had the common name of...

  17. Ever lost a job offer because of your reference?

    FLmomof5 replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

    The job I recently started did hire a professional company that checked references. I had one reference that they could reach, but was not responsive. I had another that retired from 2 employments...

  18. If people could see what we see don't you think they'd see things so differently?

    FLmomof5 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just the medical care that doctors refuse for themselves that we see. I live in SC - the stroke capital. I see a patient, DM2, HTN, bilat AKA, aphasiac from a stroke, obese and fed via...

  19. license with Stipulations????

    FLmomof5 replied to nnurse27's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No one can answer that for 2 reasons..... 1. You didn't say what the convictions were. 2. It is board dependent. From what I have seen, stips come for those with drug or alcohol related infractions...

  20. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    FLmomof5 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    I am with Leslie on this. Before becoming a nurse, we would often have 'leftover' pain meds in the house. When you have NO insurance, single parent, etc....you will often do what you have to do. As...

  21. Criticized for being nervous . . .

    FLmomof5 replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    I am an OLD new grad and my preceptor is my daughter's age. In my life, I have been to hades and back. So what? I get 'nervous' when my preceptor is hovering because I don't like to fail. It...

  22. Becoming a Nurse After 40

    FLmomof5 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad in my first med/surg position. I am 49. I don't look my age either...most folks think I am in my mid to late 30s. The nurses know that I am a new grad, but they treat me very well...

  23. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    FLmomof5 replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my .02.... I am a new grad. I left my first position in a LTC/SNF that had turned into a nightmare. It simply just was not worth staying. I left with full notice. I got a Med/Surg position...

  24. New student..what should i do?

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

    The ADN nurse who paid $10K - $20K for her degree will get the same pay as you......for $80K. She could afford to live...you couldn't. You would pay 1/4 of you monthly income for 10 - 20 YEARS to...

  25. Nursing layoffs or difficulty getting jobs? 2011 wages?

    FLmomof5 replied to PhantomDelight25's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where in SC are you? Are you looking for FL or SC? I know my hospital in SC is still hiring