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  1. Can't get a job as new RN

    FLmomof5 replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    With all due respect, I am going to disagree with most of your post. The situation with lawyers and nurses is not the same. There is not now, nor has there ever been a demand for lawyers. There IS...

  2. Do they not want the truth in exit interviews?

    FLmomof5 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the exit interview will also protect you. Although this wasn't nursing....I cited sexual discrimination for my departure from a job. I left after 9 months. I then relocated to another...

  3. Another "should I do this".....

    FLmomof5 replied to FLmomof5's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you both for your insight. Yes, I am a new grad. My first position was in LTC. It was a horror position for me and I chose to leave after 60 days. I was able to get a job with a hospital in...

  4. Lowcountry job prospects

    FLmomof5 replied to talrico's topic in General Nursing

    I had only 2 months in an LTC/SNF when I applied to East Cooper. Got the Med/Surg job. I love it there and the nurses are very nice and helpful. Nurse to patient ratios are low. Good Preceptor...

  5. Discrimination, discrimination.. Tell me what you think.

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

    Funny thing happened on my way to my first nursing jobs..... The first was in school. In NE FL, the vast majority of my instructors were women of color (euphamism for black). All of the graduate...

  6. Lowcountry job prospects

    FLmomof5 replied to talrico's topic in General Nursing

    Did you want psych only? East Cooper Medical Center (in Mt Pleasant) has been hiring (been there 2 months now!). I have been told it is tough to get into MUSC in Charleston, but I didn't have...

  7. SC Endorsement online application

    FLmomof5 replied to talrico's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. "Most". LOL. I can never figure out why some states are so stubborn about converting to all online stuff. Makes life so easy! Good luck with your

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

    FLmomof5 replied to PhantomDelight25's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated Aug 2010 in an ADN program. I am a career changer and my "current" pay was considerably higher than nursing, so I took my time making the transition. I passed boards Feb 7 (first try) in...

  9. A question for those who have been fired?

    FLmomof5 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    For the PP who mentioned "terminated", if you are laid off, your records will show "terminated"....and if you were fired, it would say "terminated"....so when you are fired, put "terminated". I often...

  10. SC Endorsement online application

    FLmomof5 replied to talrico's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you have do fill out the paper form and mail it in. You will have to get fingerprinted, but they will do it in your current location. (It's electronic so results are fast.) You can call the...

  11. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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

    New Grad in Mt. Pleasant, SC (just outside of Charleston) got hired at $22.50/hr with $5+ for nights and an additional $4 for

  12. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    FLmomof5 replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO - as I tell my children - it doesn't matter what you think. It is against the law. Period. We are not here to say we can choose to follow some laws and not others. If you think smoking pot is...

  13. Can you work at a hospital with a misdemeanor?

    FLmomof5 replied to alicia0090's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    #1. Hire a good lawyer. Many cases occur where a lawyer can get a misdemeanor plead to a low 'charge' that is more like a 'ticket'....depending upon the alleged crime. #2. Most hospitals ask if you...

  14. Background Check for Domestic Violence

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

    PTI is Pre-Trial Intervention. What they *tell* you is that they will put you on 'supervision' (aka: probation) for a period of time, you have to submit to conditions like counseling, AA if alcohol...

  15. Things you really wish you could say to patient/family of pt

    FLmomof5 replied to nite_shift_4_life's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know you are here to assure great care for your demented, aphasiac father. Thanks for pointing out that I should dispose of that cheap stethescope after someone dropped it on the floor (eww, the...

  16. Background Check for Domestic Violence

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

    I was arrested for Felony Child Abuse and 2 counts of Battery regarding smacking my daughter (17.5 yo) upside the back of her head. My brother, who was there at the time, told police I kneed her in...

  17. The Debt Rant

    FLmomof5 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another option to consider....the US military. With a BSN, you would be commissioned as an Officer (and that is good pay). The military would pay your student loans. Your disabled hubby...

  18. Success Stories Everyone

    FLmomof5 replied to tiffjh2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The truth. I have 3 misdemeanor convictions for theft by check. I listed dates, case numbers and dispositions and location of the court. I added a narrative as requested to explain what happened and...

  19. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    FLmomof5 replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely on target! Fantastic article and well put. As it was once said,"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission." The fact is we have to own our choices on how we feel....

  20. which stethoscope would fit me best in your opinion?

    FLmomof5 replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The Littmann Cardiology III is a good stethescope, but far more than you need. The actual question should be what can you afford? If you can afford a Littmann, I would go for it. As far as...

  21. Success Stories Everyone

    FLmomof5 replied to tiffjh2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In 2003 I wrote 3 checks....one for each school (elem, ms, hs) for the children to have their lunch accounts in the positive. Those checks bounced. Being in the middle of a divorce....5...

  22. Just finished my first interview--feeling not so great

    FLmomof5 replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    We all reassess our performance after job interviews and that reflection is a good trait unless you go too far with it. It is unfortunate, but we can't know what they are thinking! I applied even for...

  23. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    FLmomof5 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    +1 There is no contract. They are playing the guilt trip! Of COURSE they want you to take the travel job! They get paid a commission....you walk away and that recruiter gets a smaller check until...

  24. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    From my own experiences: Please do not speak in a condescending tone. I am better at it and will bite your head off. I do not advertise that I am a nurse, so I understand when you teach to the...

  25. military relocation and school, yikes!

    FLmomof5 replied to peaceful warrior's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby was in Afghanistan when I was in NS. I was full-time employed and kids at home. I stayed to complete my education. When I went to find job in the new state, I had no luck initially so I...