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  1. Florida LPN Scope of Practice

    Does anyone know where I can easily assess a copy of this? Also need to know where an LPN IV Certification course is that is the best in north-central FL? Thanks! :kiss
  2. Florida LPN Pay

    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 ...
  3. Any Florida LPN's (relocating questions)

    [. 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 Facil...
  4. "you need more experience..."

    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 dow...
  5. Anxiety over NCLEX-PN! Help me!

    :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
  6. Who plans to Remain a LPN?

    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 ...
  7. CNA to LPN/LVN

    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 ev...
  8. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    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 tr...
  9. JAX nursing

    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
  10. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    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 fau...
  11. How Do You Know Where You Fit In??

    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 fo...
  12. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    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...
  13. Criminal Rap sheet in Calif

    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 :uh...
  14. Criminal Rap sheet in Calif

    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 :uh...
  15. Jobs in developmental disabilities nursing

    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 ResC...
  16. Jobs in developmental disabilities nursing

    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 ResC...
  17. Pensacola pay rates

    Don't know about the panhandle, but agency jobs in "Greater" FL starts at $20.00 generally depending on job. Hospice pays around $16.00. Baylor at Nursing homes hires will generally be $19. - $20. Regular Nursing homes are starting at $15.00 a...
  18. 25 Nurses fired for not working Frances

    I had this conversation recently with a Correctional Officer at a Prison. She felt they shouldn't have to work. Huh? Well if the job is good enough to do in the sunshine, it needs to be good enough when it rains too. I am aghast at nurses thinkin...
  19. Phlebotomy/IV Class

    Does anyone know of an IV certification class in the Gainesville area? Will they also teach how to draw blood? Being a new LPN to Florida, and never being permitted to perform this; I want a class first.
  20. LPN, LTC, Wages, Info Please

    [i have an interview with a LTC facility at the end of this month for possible relocation to the Gainesville area. So any info would be appreciated. As far as I can tell from posts I have read the RN pay seems to be about the same as here. LPN I'm un...
  21. Shands chain of hospitals/Gainesville

    When's the next class?
  22. Is the Eve Shift Gone in FL?

    Hi Sunhill, welcome to FL!! Just seen a job advertised in Punta Gorda at the Charlotte Regional Hosp for a charge RN in the Psych depart. Sign on was $5,000. An LPN here, and can honestly say I love the 12 hour shifts! Your work week is over ...
  23. LPN moving to Florida

    Hey Mickie, mine went surprisingly fast though I don't know if it was due to my already living here or not. School transcripts/prior BON all come into play. Just make sure U send everything certified. LOL I had my "official" license within a 5 we...
  24. Any North Florida Nurses Here?

    Plenty of nursing opportunties in that for sure. But being State the pay is low.......
  25. considering the move

    Yes Maxim has travel nurses but don't know if they have office in Jacksonville.