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  1. Central FL WIA to pay for LPN program..

    red2003xlt replied to intehflames's topic in Florida Nursing

    I used WIA to pay for my ill-fated .NET Diploma. In north FL the amount is $4k and you can qualify for other bennies such as gas cards, food stamps, cell phone. The $4k is for tuition, books,...

  2. Why are Florida RNs paid so low?

    red2003xlt replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida Nursing

    During the orientation to my LPN the DON flat told us that a RN can make double her salary outside of Florida. Every RN I've spoken to has confirmed this to me. Why is Florida so crappy in salary?...

  3. A Profession vs Trade article

    red2003xlt replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:

  4. Could employers judge people by their names?

    red2003xlt replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    My wifes given first name is Dixie, yes it has raised an eyebrow every now and

  5. Should I become a Nurse?

    red2003xlt replied to Bora's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to retake some of those classes to up your G.P.A. and then reevaluate your career options. A CNA class is available via the America Red Cross for $500(I think). You'd have better idea...

  6. Okay I have a vent about the business of LTC

    red2003xlt replied to NCRN2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just the quite the other place and congrats on the new job. How much your boss/company respects you is directly proportional to the size of your

  7. Quit or be fired

    red2003xlt replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    If you choose to resign get a signed copy of your resignation letter; never an email. The resignation letter must be signed by your supervisor and whatever authority is in charge. The reason for the...

  8. patients family photographing your badge?

    red2003xlt replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the pt family is planning lawsuit regardless of the outcome. Security cameras and microphones is a good idea..

  9. personal cell phone and the internet and impact on staff moral

    red2003xlt replied to 24 yrs and counting's topic in General Nursing

    From the IT world I had a younger 23-26 developer I was trying to mentor. He kept texting and surfing. I simply added more duties and responsibilities. He complain to my boss. I explained to my...

  10. Diplomas and Degrees and Certificates, Oh My!

    red2003xlt replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer won't care if you pass the boards. Questions, can the LPN count towards a RN at a Juco college (sometimes it does)? what the pass rate of the boards? and lasty whats the employment

  11. Do you sleep before your first nightshift?

    red2003xlt replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse (yet); but I am a merchandiser, sometime we'll work overnight store sets usually for 3+ days. One trick is to take an extremely hot shower and then sleep in a cold room. Hoppe this...

  12. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    red2003xlt replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thanks, i looked into a private loan but after talking with a couple of different servicers it was apparent to me that since my school did not offer loans the private servicers weren't going to...

  13. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    red2003xlt replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    so does mine, is that legal only to take pell and va and not

  14. "obama" grant to go back to school

    red2003xlt replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    Supposely, the amount earned has dropped to $35K-$40K with no exemptions. For the Pell Grant

  15. Career Change Blues.

    red2003xlt replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    If your getting laid off; you might be in line a school grant to get your LPN or RN. Been there; it's tough to

  16. Sept 2010 Roll call LPN Programs!!!

    red2003xlt replied to Mo620's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Call me Red. Lively Technical Center - LPN 14-22 months It's compentacy based program Classes start Oct

  17. Help, am I doomed to LPN..are there any other choices??

    red2003xlt replied to sunbug's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Finish your LPN and pass the exam then worry about your RN. 1. Find a counselor before your **** more money anyway. 1A. I'll guess the counselor will suggest retaking the course preferably with a...

  18. Diet Coke Commercial: Nurses are Extraordinary

    red2003xlt replied to s_david_a's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer Coke Zero

  19. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    red2003xlt replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses are

  20. Got my Acceptance Letter!

    red2003xlt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Acceptance

  21. A nurse by any other name...

    red2003xlt replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Eric Stratton, LPN, damn glad to meet

  22. Working at a hospital that you owe $, possible?

    red2003xlt replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly, medically bill cannot appear on your credit report. Yes you still owe and should pay by but medical bills are classified differently. At least in Florida, however your state...

  23. Got my Acceptance Letter!

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    LPN - Lively

  24. Confidentiality Pt HIV Status disclosed to a taxi driver

    red2003xlt replied to simont's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't the taxi driver a medical contractor and therefore cover by the hospital confidentiality agreement? Not excusing the mistake but the lessening the liability

  25. Florida LPN Scope of Practice

    red2003xlt replied to MrsLePew's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lively Tech in Tallahassee Florida teaches a LPN course maybe the school has more clear cut information about what their grads scope of practice is. Be forwarned the admin aide/ receptionist is a real...