MrsLePew

Absolutely amazing that South FL is paying so low too. I just took an incredibly easy job at $12.00/hr. in north central FL recently. My lowest pay since coming to FL in 2000. I've worked around the Gainesville, Lake City, Ocala areas from 12.14 (elementary nurse) to 21.50 (agency staffing SNF)

[. We are looking at moving into the area of Dade City/Zephyrhills area. I love it there and can't wait to move but I have to find a job there. . Ohh it's lovely around there. There is a State Prison in Zephyrhills (Zephrhills Correctional Facility), that I have heard is paying more ($20.) than other LPN State jobs ($14.). Due to the demand for nurses in that area. I did a few shifts there coming in as agency and wasn't bad at all. I think you can get to the state agency job listings through myflorida.com Best of Luck to ya

Where is the IV class? How long is it? IMO there is a great hospice in Largo if U don't mind the drive, they will also after a year of employment help U with the RN schooling costs!! I worked agency for them (living in North FL) and was driving down (staying) and doing a couple of shifts each week last spring/summer, and loved it though it isn't/wasn't practical now.

:balloons: Congrats to ya'll for making it through classes. C'MON my nursing sisters, U CAN DO THIS!!!! The hardest part IMO is over

Been LPN since 86'. Dropped out of the nursing for a few years (2000-2004)but came back due to the pay believe it or not. (Even here in FL :chuckle ) I personally feel it is too late or I am too lazy to go back to school and if I did it wouldn't be in nursing, unless it was an animal nursing . I regret not finishing my RN when I started (86') but I LOVE my LPN job...

Wow I would think that would be a hard chew, but sure it could be done if you have an exceptional memory. My thoughts would be to get ahold of any and all PN books I could, and all the review books for any state exams. You need to concentrate on everything cause they question lots but hit some things harder than others. Good luck to you

I will take a moment now and say thank u, for all u do.. Been there and done that myself and understand the attitude.. Now someone please tell me why direct care workers restrict fluids in the thinking they will have less to clean up???? Do they truly not understand what they are doing to the body??? It happens all too frequently everywhere. I guess that is MY biggest pet peeve...

Try Shands of Jacksonville. Never worked there but they are the premiere Hospital imo. As far as living I would think Orange Park though no beachfront

Wow what a tread!! Thanks my heart has been lifted. I recently had run in with physical threats but decided to look the other way not wanting her to get fired (no violence workplace); but than the lil t--- tried to get me fired, saying I was at fault. This has been happening for a week and yesterday I made a med error (stressed I am thinking and mind not on what it should of been.) I decided today that I couldn't work under such conditions and taking such risks with my patients and license, I told my admin. I was quitting. She was aware of the situation by the lil t--- (who told lies on me) and others that told their story (which put her in the wrong). I was told, "WE can't loose you! She's off the schedule." I feel bad for the girl BUT lines and actions were crossed for days..

Graduated in 86'.. Still searching for my "true" love. Did a few years LTC (old love). Short stint in Hosp. Med/Surg (ickkk) Did some mental health (it was OK) than MR/DD (currently on my 2nd go around) but found a special love in hospice. Opps forgot the corrections! Loved all of them at one time or another except the med/surg. Need to get back to agency work I think ;O), that way I can feel more rounded working all the areas that are special.

Wow and I "GROWL" about $14. as an LPN... Really not doing much work at all either for that. If you are thinking of Gainesville, I know Tacachale (DD/MR) begs for RN's and with state benefits. The last I think I heard was 30,000/year but not a work overload job either.

What a nightmare that topic is in my books!! :angryfire I graduated 3 years after my convictions which was 20 years ago... Several stupid mistakes but several State BON have decided I have paid my debt (TY) unfairly IMO though some jobs don't :uhoh21: . Awww but that's their lose in my book.. :rotfl: TELL the TRUTH

What a nightmare that topic is in my books!! :angryfire I graduated 3 years after my convictions which was 20 years ago... Several stupid mistakes but several State BON have decided I have paid my debt (TY) unfairly IMO though some jobs don't :uhoh21: . Awww but that's their lose in my book.. :rotfl: TELL the TRUTH

Hellooo and Happy Holidays!!! There is a few state instutions and U can probably find them at myflorida.com looking under employment. Though the state places generally hire only RN but use Pool LPN's (????) :rotfl: I am currently working for ResCare http://www.rescare.com and they have "clusters" of dd group homes in fl and many other states that require more medical care than the normal group homes. Though the benefits and pay are lacking severely, compared to the state plans, I love my clients and job!

Hellooo and Happy Holidays!!! There is a few state instutions and U can probably find them at myflorida.com looking under employment. Though the state places generally hire only RN but use Pool LPN's (????) :rotfl: I am currently working for ResCare http://www.rescare.com and they have "clusters" of dd group homes in fl and many other states that require more medical care than the normal group homes. Though the benefits and pay are lacking severely, compared to the state plans, I love my clients and job!