gwlillith

gwlillith

Trauma, ER, ICU~CCRN,CNRN

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  1. quitting!!

    gwlillith replied to G'smommy's topic in General Nursing

    You were ALONE in the unit? You better check your hospital policies on staff ratio in your critical care units, and talk with your nurse manager. There's supposed to be at least 2 RN's in the unit...

  2. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    gwlillith replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    I believe ANYONE who goes over to administration pays more. Although I believe it's a salaried position. I was just saying that the majority of male nurses don't stay long as bedside nurses for...

  3. Dreading work, feeling like a fake

    gwlillith replied to bjroberts's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gosh...I think I cried for 6 months in my first nursing job!! LOL..that was over 10 years ago... But a very smart charge nurse took notice and told me something I've never forgotten...It will take...

  4. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    gwlillith replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    no ones ever discussed the salaries between male and female nurses. generally male nurses don't last long on floors, they usually end up in administration or further nursing careers... i believe,...

  5. TO those who movedto FL

    gwlillith replied to Nursetob2005's topic in Florida Nursing

    good luck and hope you have a fat bank account! been here for 2 years and it's definately a struggle. you will pay for living in

  6. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    gwlillith replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    From what I hear SMH is probably your best bet. Fawcett and Peace River are kinda crappy and any of these don't really pay well for the cost of living in these areas. Sarasota is ridiculously high to...

  7. Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    gwlillith replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck to you...$225,000 won't get you much here either. Prices for something decent are $300,000 and

  8. Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    gwlillith replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    Don't come here to fort myers...Lee Memorial is stingy! 10 years ICU experience with certification and they want to start me at $25/hour. No sign on's and conditions are even worse. New grads here...

  9. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    gwlillith replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    Cus it's the only game in town here, except for Southwest Fl. Regional and they are worse than Lee! Everyone says Lee is great to work for, but let me tell you, they will work you to death during the...

  10. Relocating From Ny To Tampa Have Questions!!!

    gwlillith replied to NS2005NY's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think you should listen to all these people and run! run like the wind! They aren't kidding with all this information. It's just like they say it is. I'm 10 years critical care experience with...

  11. Considering a relocation to Florida

    gwlillith replied to angeleyesjb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Granny...you took the words right out of my mouth. I'm in Fort Myers and have never seen anything like it. Actually the cost of living in Northport is not too bad. These days with the housing...

  12. West Palm Beach Help!

    gwlillith replied to allibear's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there... I graduated from Palm Beach Comm College about 10years ago and have been in ICU ever since. I haven't lived in WPB for awhile but have alot of friends there. If you're looking for beach...

  13. Tampa area

    gwlillith replied to GooeyRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have to say DON'T DO IT! You'll be waist deep in debt for your aggravation! I moved to Ft. Meyrs 2 years ago and just applied to Tampa General. Housing is ridiculous and the cost of living is...

  14. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    gwlillith replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at Lee Memorial in Ft. Meyers and have to say that it is the ABSOLUTE WORSE place to work. The pay is nickeled and dimed to death and non negotiable. The staff ratio's are ridiculous. In ICU...

  15. Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    gwlillith replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Here in southwest florida jobs are plenty for staff positions. But the pay is terrible and there's no affordable housing any more. About 45% of apartments have or are going condo and starting prices...

  16. nursing in florida

    gwlillith replied to DarthMom's topic in Florida Nursing

    :rotfl: That about sums it up!!! I'm leaving here and heading up to Tampa. 10 years trauma ICU experience and they offered me $22/hour! Can you say, "I DON'T THINK SO!" Working prn pool with no...

  17. Calling Docs, Who's Responsible?

    gwlillith replied to lisa41rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked day shifts and only choose night shifts for personal reasons. I know how hard and busy they can be, as well as frustrating, especially for new grads. I'm insulted and offended by the...

  18. Calling Docs, Who's Responsible?

    gwlillith replied to lisa41rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, Lisa. Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing! This won't be last time this happens either! I've worked nights for over 10 years, and yes maybe the doc should've been called, but sometimes...

  19. where are the nursing shortages?

    gwlillith replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    no shortage here in florida....fort myers especially. There's a hiring freeze and I haven't worked in 13 days....! I work seasonal prn for ICU and PCU and we're starvin' down

  20. Healthpark in Ft Myers- internship?

    gwlillith replied to luvnursing-2's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there.. I currently live in ft. myers and work prn in the icu's. I have to tell you that Healthpark is a great place. It's expanded and has all the state of the art equipment.... On the down...

  21. I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

    gwlillith replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen up little girl! Could you think of any more things to berate yourself about? Don't borrow trouble, hon! I've been a critical care nurse for 10+ years. I STILL don't know everything, and I...

  22. Starting New Job- AWFUL!

    gwlillith replied to cnolan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :rotfl: i'm not laughing...really! this reminds me of my first days....oh so many years ago. just stumbled across these posts..i don't think there's a nurse alive that has not had a rough first day...

  23. A little distressed, accused of stealing....

    gwlillith posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just woke up from nite shift, I work PRN at 3 different campus' within the "health system" in ICU. Went to one of my favorite units and get along with everyone, or so I thought. Well, when I called...

  24. A little distressed, accused of stealing....

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in General Nursing

    ZIt seems to me you've blown it way out of proportion Haven't blown anything out just yet....!!! :rotfl: Just woke up and had to deal with that. You'd be surprised what gets blamed on the "prn"...

  25. A little distressed, accused of stealing....

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in General Nursing

    ZIt seems to me you've blown it way out of