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  1. ACLS renewal Q

    PHM replied to PHM's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I thought it sounded too good to be true. Makes sense . . .but why make anything easy.

  2. New grad pay in NORTH Florida?

    PHM replied to MuddaMia's topic in Florida Nursing

    Is that correct? $20 added to your paycheck every two weeks if you decline health insurance???? Let me see . . . you decline health insurance and save THEM about $400 of monthly contributions to...

  3. What you can do if you fail in Nursing school?

    PHM replied to ludy's topic in Florida Nursing

    Exactly what I've seen on a number of occasions. Go for the LPN and enter an RN program later. Best of luck to

  4. Real quick IV question

    PHM replied to cheezeball2001's topic in Florida Nursing

    Heparin can be infused with other Y-site compatible drugs. The dose of heparin will be infused at the given rate along with any KVO NS. Heparin is considered a "specialty" drip and the requirement...

  5. Panama, Fl salaries?

    PHM replied to Cmunst45636's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK . . . please find time to read this in between your crying (due to laughter, I hope). PC has two main hospitals, Gulf Coast Med Ctr and Bay Medical Center. It also has a couple of rehab...

  6. Retired Police Officer

    PHM replied to bigal2117's topic in Florida Nursing

    Great comments here. I fully agree: there is no nursing "shortage" but only management with a big hammer inadequately staffing floors to save $$$. This not only results in out of whack nurse/patient...

  7. Unionized nursing?

    PHM posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry if this has been discussed, ad nauseum, before but couldn't find a newer thread. . . Spoke with a coworker who told of her positive experiences with nursing unions, most recently in Hawaii. My...

  8. Unionized nursing?

    PHM replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the inputs. Guess the Hawaii thing was (and is) still a mess and I'm sorry to hear that. Hope it all works out in the end. Guess it's the type of union that represents you. My previous...

  9. JAX nursing

    PHM replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for both your inputs. I was also thinking Orange Park because of proximity to the base and it's the only place I've actually visited there. Not too enthused about waterfront (other than...

  10. callaway/panama city

    PHM replied to riley108's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi riley, I've lived in Callaway for about 12 years and am a new nurse working at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. BMC is still the "county" hospital and takes most of the indigent care, but has...

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

    PHM replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keep in mind that we've experienced enormous increases in home ownership only within the past 5 to 10 years. One of the reasons I moved to north Florida was the low cost of living . . . at the time...

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

    PHM replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    Is it TMH or the other Community hospital in Tallahassee that pays $30 hr for weekend nurses? How much experience, specialty, etc? Anyone know how's the salary and working conditions in Pensacola...

  13. resp therapy vs RN

    PHM replied to obeyacts2's topic in Pulmonary

    I'm a relatively new RN and wondered this same thing a few years ago. My daughter has been an RRT for about 6 years with experience in NICU, ER and CVICU so I'll simply tell you what she told me . ....

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

    PHM replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in Panama City and starting pay for the entire panhandle is about the same (based on a May recruiting fair with reps from Pensacola, Tallahassee, a couple of smaller other hospitals in the...

  15. Pensacola pay rates

    PHM replied to missrhonda's topic in Florida Nursing

    Pay in my area for starting RN is about $16, with a few years of experience that my bump it to $20-$25. LPNs average few $ less than that. I had to smile when I read that the military retirees are...

  16. New Bush overtime bill

    PHM posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Any conversation of this in your hospitals, etc???? Would like to know your thoughts on it. Concised below but more info is available by search. Re: new federal overtime law that permits employers...

  17. retake NCLEX

    PHM replied to DavidSICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX registration package we received states that the length of time to retest is determined by individual state licensing boards. We were told it was 91 days here in Florida, but many states allow...

  18. Florida Tuition Reimbursment

    PHM replied to Robert Nolte's topic in Florida Nursing

    Gender equity program is only for Florida residents. As for USAF bonuses, keep in mind that if you're an ADN (2 year) RN you'll enter the service as an enlisted servicemember, but if you've got your...

  19. Florida Tuition Reimbursment

    PHM replied to Robert Nolte's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Robert, The state of FL doesn't have a tuition "forgiveness" program per se, but it DOES have what is called a "Gender Equity Scholarship" program. In a nutshell, if you are pursuing a degree in a...

  20. Actual NCLEX question

    PHM replied to J.R.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No math, no delegation, no new format Q's, more than a fair share of psych, a dozen pharmacology and alot of prioritization all in 75 Q's.

  21. Connecticut Failed NCLEX-RN

    PHM replied to nicenurse09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear this. but, how would this affect your GN job? As bad as the nursing shortage is right now, most places would be happy to hire you. Remember, you are a "GN"!! You are a trained,...

  22. ZERO New Format questions or math

    PHM replied to rwrn4015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! I took the NCLEX Wed morning and it shut off at 75 questions. Was kind of a shock. I had no math and no delegation questions. For some reason, my test was heavy Psych nursing and an...

  23. Question about new test format and ATT

    PHM replied to GOD'S RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I'm in Florida and the state board of nursing here really screwed me up (and a few others in the class). I had heard of others having problems and called the Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) on...

  24. Anyone snorkeled/swam with Manatees? How is Cocoa Beach?

    PHM replied to passing thru's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your kids will LOVE KSC. We visited a few years ago and I was afraid my wife would overwhelm me with yawns, but she loved it as much as I did. We also stayed in Cocoa Beach right in front of...

  25. panama city

    PHM replied to andreaJ's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all, Before I forget . . BeachBunny, did you ever know Jessica Morgan? She was a Respiratory Therapist at GCMC from about 1996 to 1999, or so. Thought maybe you'd run into her at one time or...