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  1. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    ex1140 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree

  2. Dade or Broward nurses please Help!

    ex1140 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have grown tired of corrections after a year. I am seeking a *GOOD 12 hour shift with a reputable facility. I prefer a 12 hour shift because I'd have more days off to study or attend to my family....

  3. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    ex1140 replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats...patience is hard, but pays

  4. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

    ex1140 replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depending on where you live if they have a great need for nurses that wont give a crap about how long you worked at the prior facilility as long as you have a clean background. And you don't have to...

  5. Agency nursing

    ex1140 replied to gategrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An agency nurse needs to be able to hold her own with little or no supervision. Most agencies will not hire nurses with less than a year of LTC or Med/Surg experience. I felt the same way right...

  6. Catalanos Registry

    ex1140 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Does any one have info on Catalanos? I am considering signing up with them and I was wondering if anyone could tell me of their experiences with this agency. I'm an LPN with 2 years of experience...

  7. How do you know if Agency Nursing is for you?

    ex1140 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm in the process of venturing into this area as well. I'm starting classes this year and I need flexibility. I would say agency work is great for nurses who have families or are attending school....

  8. Never Again

    ex1140 replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    I can relate, I worked LTC/Rehab floor and I had the same amount of patients on more than one occassion...I stayed in the position for 6 months then moved on to less patients. I still remember those...

  9. "Easy" LPN jobs

    ex1140 replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, substance abuse centers are good places to work as well. My supervisor used to work for one and she cried when the place shut down...I was called for a position with one, but they wanted me to...

  10. "Easy" LPN jobs

    ex1140 replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can relate...I love being a nurse, but I don't like working in certain situations. I currently work in corrections and it is not always easy...you can go months with no problems and then come to...

  11. In need of a 12 shift...

    ex1140 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I am in need of a 12 hour shift prn or full-time. I am currently working a 12 shift prn 4 days a pay period and my family and I need to move and I am planning to start classes this year so I...

  12. nursing salaries in florida

    ex1140 replied to micheboo97's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Miami Lakes and I can tell ya that this poster is on point. The cost of living here is high compared the average salary. I have heard some nurses say that they are making good salaries,...

  13. Pay for Correctional nurses?

    ex1140 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    Wow...in my opinion, those are bad hours...I can see working 7p to 7a or 7a to 7p, but 4a to 5p...sounds exhausting. In terms of pay...you are going for an interview so don't be afraid to discuss...

  14. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    ex1140 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some of the posters that stated that they were either making $11 or just under it before becoming a nurse. I wouldn't go to school to make what I could make without an education. And...

  15. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    ex1140 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some of the posters that stated that they were either making $11 or just under it before becoming a nurse. I wouldn't go to school to make what I could make without an education. And...

  16. Are you paranoid yet?

    ex1140 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Correctional

    I agree you have to watch out for your license...Most medical facilities within the prison system are ran differently than the "regular

  17. Thinking about getting into corrections....

    ex1140 replied to ShortyLPN's topic in Correctional

    Haven't read the book, but good advise... give respect and you'll get it. As I have stated before being assertive is necessary no matter what area a nurse works

  18. Too Cute!

    ex1140 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Correctional

    I was working with a NP one night, on my old job, and I told her that I wanted to be a corrections nurse. The first thing she said to me was...those inmates are going to love you. A pretty girl like...

  19. Attention GA school nurses

    ex1140 replied to GreenWitch's topic in School

    I'm going to be doing some school nursing, but here in South Florida most people only do it through agencies. So, the pay would be higher...than say if the state were paying them. Currently, I make...

  20. New grads and Cost of living in south florida

    ex1140 replied to kenesha212002's topic in Florida Nursing

    Those are all good hospitals not sure about the pay scales, but Memorial Hospital is close to my home and I have seen several ads where they were offering a $10,000 sign on bonus to RNs. I would...

  21. CMS-Correctional Medical Services?

    ex1140 replied to ex1140's topic in Correctional

    Thanks Guys...I'm prepared for the

  22. What pay wage can I expect in ATL?

    ex1140 replied to wisedome's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Maybe I'm wrong...but I don't think the # of years are a big factor in nursing. In fact, I think it can be a problem. Many facilities will hire people with less years of experience so they can dish...

  23. Males or Females

    ex1140 replied to ex1140's topic in Correctional

    Wow...thanks for the input and after speaking with a family friend who has worked with women...I think it's more than safe to say I will not be working with female inmates. :uhoh21: Thanks

  24. Males or Females

    ex1140 posted a topic in Correctional

    Which do you prefer? I have been working with males for about the past year and I am considering a transfer to another facility that houses females. I hear it's better, but I beg to differ because I...

  25. LPN to RN Programs in Georgia

    ex1140 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi...I am a Georgia native, but I have been living in Miami, Florida for the past 18 years...so you know I'm home sick right:uhoh21: Well, I would like to return to school to get my RN degree before...