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Hi, planning potential move to Florida this Summer. Looking at Orlando due to job opportunities. Only found 2 programs. Is there any other program can recommend should put on my radar? Thanks!

Hi, Wife and I are planning to possibly move from NC to FL. Looking at Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, and Jacksonville. Any area hospitals recommend working at??? Appreciate the feedback!

Evening, Hoping to get some insight. Currently 33 going on 34 this year. I plan to joint the ANG after obtaining my BSN. Should I join before or after? Have heard mixed reviews seeking some additional insight. Thanks.

Appreciate the feedback Currently cone from working a 2 impatient psych unit's that took involv/volv Currently work in the ER that only takes involv So it threw me for a shock

Hi, seeking some feedback. Applied to GTCC program. Calculated have about 32 points. Any ideas on what the minimum points they take from an applicant? Anyone applied or going through the program? What's your thoughts on comparison to RCCC? Appreciate the feedback.

Under assumption only 4 states have voluntary admission to inpatient psych facility. If incorrect with my information please correct me.

Hey how's it going? My Wife and I moved down to NC about 8-9 months ago. After some research we settled on NC for jobs and schools. The prequesities here most have a 10 year shelf life so my Wife and I are solid till 2025. We contacted the schools about whether they be accepted.and so far seems promising. Only question didn't ask wondering if anyone has any insight on how this goes. As our prerequisites will be transfers how does a grade weigh in? Not sure how transfers work down here because our previous state you receive a T as a grade. Any info? Look forward to reading some feedback. Thanks!

Recently moved to a State that only has IVC for inpatient admission. Surprised me only 4 states utilize 2 options for inpatient admissions. What are your thoughts on only having IVC as a way for a psychiatric/behavioral patient to be admitted? I find it to be detrimental in offering help to those in need. What is the reasoning behind only having IVC as a way to be committed and admitted to inpatient care? I say detrimental because where I moved to individuals have to have paperwork signed by a Magistrate and that stays on that individuals record. If someone recognizes they need help and at a point not in any real danger might avoid care due to this reason. What is your thoughts on not allowing voluntary patients option for inpatient admission?

Hi, first I wasn't sure where to ask this question. Figure this could be a start. IHi, hope can ask this here. I have worked as a psych tech since 2012. 3 hospitals and a short stint at a residential. Currently working in the ER for 6 months as my Wife and I recently moved to a new State. Not sure what to ask or say in the interview tomorrow? Any advice or feedback? My biggest concerns and questions is from my previous State I worked in the psych field current State residing in has some noticeable differences within the psychiatric field. One is IVC as far as I know are the only patients that are admitted to an inpatient program where up North both vol and invol were admitted to inpatient programs. Judge and psych doctor are involved in admitting a patient. Up North a psych doctor would involv a patient than after x amount of days have to go in front of a judge and the judge make a decision to discharge you or not. Also if you leave a hospital while involv you can be brought back by the police. Where involv up North you are gone you are gone. Psych seems relatively new in the State or just in response to a growing need as been rapid growth in new psych unit's. It's actually 2 interviews. I know the hospital has an inpatient unit, an intense care psych unit, and adolescent unit. I don't know if they have a designated psych area in the ED or spread out in the ED. I know from previous hospital experiences designated beds by the State couldn't exceed that number. Not sure if something that is not mandated here. Again appreciate any insight or feedback can give?

Hi, so my role is and isn't a CNA but sometimes considered one. Work as a psych tech been doing it since 2012. Worked at 3 different hospitals over that time frame and a short stint at a residential place. For the life of me before we moved out of State when I was working full time driving an hour a day for 4 to 5 days a week I started to get burnt out about doing this for the last few years. Moving and starting new job kind of rejuvenated me. I enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the hospital working at. Lately just dreading the time going in. IDK if it's because I work nights or the unit is different. Walking in I knew that I was going on to a new unit that was just created. So there is 4 of us and 1 a shift. Then 1 mid shift person. Then you work with the ED. It's different then what I am used to. Not sure if you will be sitting. You are on your toes a lot. I do miss the structure already being there and sort of knowing what you are walking in to. Been contemplating looking for an inpatient opening. Applied to few day shift 7 to 7 shifts. Debating applying to graveyard shift. Been struggling on nights but not sure if it's banging 3 shifts out in a row and work environment that's making adjustment rough. Then Wife worked 8 to 5 Monday through Friday so sleep was nonexistent seemed like during the day with our daughter. Thankfully the MIL was home to help. Now Wife is working 3 12s a week so feel sleep will improve. This leads to another question I only have been in this position 6 months. Interviewed for 3 jobs offered all 3 but I took this job as it was the first one to offer me a job. So we prepped to move to this area and then the 2nd job offered me the job. I turned it down mainly because current hospital has a big stronghold on the area we were moving to. Then few months later the other hospital contacted me but seeing as I just got off orientation didn't want to jump ship so turned the offer down. The other hospital has 2 more openings applied. Do you think turning down a job twice from them will impact me on being interviewed? Do you think I should reach out to the unit manager have her contact information still. Appreciate the insight and feedback.

Hey there! So my Wife and I moved to NC. I asked over on that board about evening programs. I figure I ask here as well. Now that we are down South open to move anywhere in the State or neighboring States for a program. Looking for LPN to RN program with either online portion and clinical portion or evening/weekend component. Does anyone know if any exist? I think in our Google search only came up with one program. Appreciate any suggestions you have?

Hi, I couldn't find much information out there on evening LPN to RN programs. Any feedback on the LPN to RN online program at Sampson College????

Hi any advice or feedback to aid decision on which hospital to work at??? Appreciate the feedback! Any pros or cons of these 2 health systems? Thanks!

Just curious think asking for $17-$18 an hour for a tech job too high? Around average? Tried searching wages on Indeed and Glassdoor to no avail.

Hi there! So I recently did a phone screening for the job and completed submitting my references to HR. I am on the fence of going for the job. So I currently work in psych as a tech. Been doing that for 8+ year's. Have worked in other areas of the hospital as well through the year's been working in the healthcare field since 2010. So my concerns with the job is pay. If I get through the references they offer me the job I'll ask about pay then. I tried looking online but had little luck. Minimum wage in our State will eventually be $15 an hour and this hospital bumped their minimum pay to $15 an hour. It's in a less expensive area of the State. For my job my starting rate was $20 an hour but elsewhere in the State it varies. The average is $18 an hour. Now the tech job I be working could be $15 an hour or more. It's an ICU tech job wondering anyone know if they pay more usually or usually same as techs on other floors? I was looking at $17-$18 an hour be open to taking the job. Any less think it would hurt me financially. Any idea what techs do on an ICU floor? I am EMT certified. I draw blood, do EKGs, and so forth. I not doing lots of turning patients or tending to ADLS a lot due to our patients being more ambulatory & independent. Also with the pandemic going on am concern if I contract COVID at the new job would I be let go. It's something have to ask about. The pros with the job it's 3 12's, it's closer to home, 150-160 miles less of driving a week, and in an inexpensive area of the State. Also in proximity to a lot of nursing schools. Any feedback or insight??? Thanks!

Not to jump on board this post Great read in the hiring process for a ICU Tech job. Switching from Psych which I've done for 8 years. Have my EMT Cert but haven't been on the medicine side. Post gives great insight into what work could be possibly

Hi, seeking some feedback on thoughts about applying to another hospital during this pandemic. Think it's in poor taste and selfish? A smart move? Appreciate the feedback.

Only 2 or 3 BSN programs in the State. My Wife and I are goal is for us both to get our RN. My Wife looking to do the LPN to RN or advanced placement in a ADN/ASN program. Me to just be accepted into an RN program.

My Wife and I know someone who did that. Couldn't get into a program moved to Florida and came back worked as a Nurse up North. A lot of the nurses at the hospital I work at are just moving to Florida for lower COL. As long as the pay is between $20 to $24 an hour that isn't too terrible. Able to find a 3 to 4 bedroom 2 bath $250,000 or less we would be okay with that. Bit on the fence of moving to Florida. Receive the full on smack of hurricanes. Texas full on smack of tornadoes. IDK. We are looking at 5 States to move to: Virginia (Charlottesville/Richmond/Virginia Beach); North Carolina (Charlotte/Apex/Durham/Wilmington); South Carolina (Conway/Greenville/Columbia); Georgia (Augusta); Florida (Orlando/Tampa/Gainesville). Then rent and go from there.

My Wife, an LPN, and I are planning a move South. Where not 100% sure. It is too competitive, costly, and the programs are not flexible up North for working student's. The plan is we are moving South. Since we work in the healthcare field finding work won't be too much of a challenge. My question is are there any programs in SC that are point based not lottery based and are a public university or college? Appreciate the feedback! Thanks!

My Wife and I have decided next year we are going to leave our home state of CT and move South. Big reason is lower COL, lower taxes, more jobs, and more amenities for our growing family. Also warmer weather! There also seems to be abundance of nursing schools in the South. Many are inexpensive once you receive in State tuition. Many seem to be flexible for working student's. 2 questions: Anyone move out of State to become a Nurse and were you successful? Any recommendations on areas in the South to check out for Nursing school? Appreciate the insight and feedback can give! Have a great day!

Lol no I already taken the prerequisite of Micro believe I got a B+ thin it is 2 years since I have taken it.

Hi, I know this question must be played out! Quick synopsis tried to go for nursing school few years back little succes. Promised the wife 4 years if no luck let's start a family. So we are on the road to having a family with a little one being born in October. Right now my game plan is to clean my debt up and build my savings. My wife supports me trying again to get accepted into a nursing program. I am planning not this Fall but next Fall to restart prerequisites and take 1 a Semester. Then that leads to my initial initial question regarding ADN or BSN. The BSN has different prerequisites than the ADN program. So the ADN program also is a lot more flexible for working families. You take 1 nursing class/clinical a semester compared to 2 or 3 for the BSN program. I plan on taking a pay cut prior to starting nursing school by finding work closer to home and preferably look into finding a 12 hour night shift. So being a nurse quicker does seem like the best opition. We have about 6 or 8 nursing homes near by where we live and 6 to 8 hospitals in a 30 mile radius. So that you have to add in to the equation. Just hoping I can avoid microbiolgy again! Appreciate the feedback.

Not wanting to be a downer Look into your school requirements. AP1 GPA for the 4 programs I applied to carried a 50% weight overall when it came to acceptance. I received a B- in the class one of the reasons I feel I couldn't get accepted into a program. So an A in AP can go far. Definitely take it alone and research Professors.

Class can make or break you depending on the Professor. Had a great Professod for Chem and received my highest grade in Chem out of all the Sciences. Don't try to take Science classes together. Take it with a fluffy class. AP2 received a C+ in after taking it with Micro.