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  1. Need some information

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to cleobug's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi - you don't mention what your friend DOES - is she a nurse? If so, then yes, she has to have a nursing license in the state she practices in. She needs to contact the Florida State Board of Nursing...

  2. Salaries in Florida

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    What do you think about the Ocala/Gainesville area? Specifically, between Dunnellon and

  3. Salaries in Florida

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    TiffanyLee - I am sorry, I misunderstood what you meant by "supporting old people" - I now see what you mean, and agree with you. And RNPATL, I find the situation you described very disturbing. I...

  4. Anyone live in or from Dunnellon area?

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to NICU_RNwantsFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the heads-up on Ocala, Nancy! We have been looking at the map, and Ocala does seem to be a much better bet. My daughter-in-law and her parents are from there, and we spent several nights...

  5. Salaries in Florida

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    :kiss First of all, I hope that when you are one of the "old folks", that the younger folks don't feel negatively against YOUR age bracket. Secondly, this North vs. South stuff is (a) old and (b)...

  6. Baby Nursery Questions-

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to BabiNuRsE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hired into the Mother/Baby unit after I graduated nursing school. We (the RNs) worked in teams of 2. One team would work in the nursery, and the other teams were assigned out on the floor to the...

  7. considering the move

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to KYMSRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    "Separate thread for Florida"? Do you mean separate "forum"? And, if so, isn't this it? Sorry, but I am

  8. Florida Nurses Salary

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to Bclynn3's topic in Florida Nursing

    what is a cgfns exam? oh, and, by the way - welcome to the

  9. nursing career is looking grim!!!!!!!!!!!

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Matt's Mom - I know what you mean about NICU. Most nurses I know have VERY strong opinions on it - they either LOVE it or HATE it. Thank goodness we all are drawn to different areas of nursing - see,...

  10. What to do be leaving hs for NICU career?

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to StrWb3rrIE19's topic in General Nursing

    SC NICU RN here, so maybe some of my impressions might not fly in Maine - First piece of advice: DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!! No one ever realizes their dreams by giving up! I came into nursing relatively...

  11. You know you're a NICU nurse when...

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    AMEN! Esp. #26 and

  12. nursing career is looking grim!!!!!!!!!!!

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, y'all - I am confused here RE: the conversation between lildebbie and Buddhakan, about having to be a defendant and provide your own liability coverage. Are we saying here that no nurse will ever...

  13. Malpractice Insurance

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to Idaho Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    for $90/year, how can you even consider not carrying it? even if you don't have many assets, a roof over your head and a car to drive to work are both helpful, no? kiss those goodbye! forgoing...

  14. nursing career is looking grim!!!!!!!!!!!

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in NICU and basically lift NOTHING......Have you considered NICU? Of course, I don't recommend it if you go into it solely because of the lifting restriction..... But it is an incredibly...

  15. Retirement

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to education's topic in General Nursing

    Then, too, there are Social Security issues to consider.......(that is, if there's still anything left in the kitty when WE get there! ) To collect full social security benefits, you have to work till...

  16. New Bush overtime bill

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    hi - i am not a political analyst by any means, but help me understand here...... under this new bill, what incentive do hospitals have to bring their staffing up to reasonable ratios? sounds...

  17. Primary Centered Nursing

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to JenniferBSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi - we use Primary Nursing in our unit. Nurses have the option of signing up on a particular infant, then whenever the nurse works, she is (at least theoretically) always assigned to that baby (in...

  18. Patient confidentiality and husbands

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to AndyLyn's topic in General Nursing

    (sniff sniff) Me thinks I smell a HIPAA violation! Seems pretty clear-cut to me. (but then, I'm not an attorney) They don't have to give out "the details" in order to have violated the law. I think...

  19. Patient confidentiality and husbands

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to AndyLyn's topic in General Nursing

    I assume hubby stands ready to bake you a cake with a file in it, and bring it to you in your jail cell? The law is the law. We don't have to like the laws. We just have to obey them, or suffer the...

  20. Grr! I hate the internet!

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, NICU_Nurse - Since we are in the same boat (except YOU want to move NOW and I have to WAIT 2-1/2 yrs), maybe I can watch your experience and get a few pointers from you? In the meantime, I found a...

  21. Salaries in Florida

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    PRN probably pays more because no benefits, yes? Hard to support a family on PRN, though - no guarantee of hours. Anyone out there have a feel for salaries in Gainesville? Will have 3-1/2 + yrs....

  22. Discarded babies

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, everyone - the two touchiest subjects for ANY discussion - nursing or no - are probably politics and religion, because everyone has their (usually deeply ingrained and immovable) opinions...

  23. Discarded babies

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Moondancer and SmilyBluEyes - Who is this individual you are referring to who has hateful attitudes and does not belong in nursing? I hope you do not mean

  24. PIPP Pain Assessment & Gestational Age

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While we are all talking about pain, let me throw this question out to y'all: Does anyone out there provide pain relief (or at least pain REDUCTION) for IV sticks? As an adult patient some years...

  25. Anyone work at Shands in Gainesville,FL?

    NICU_RNwantsFL replied to NICU_RNwantsFL's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, both of you - I appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions - you've been very