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  1. Very Concerned (please read)

    red2003xlt replied to CuriousGreorge7's topic in General Nursing

    At my school your name goes on list before class starts; if the hospital where we are to do clinicals rejects you for any reason. You are immediately dropped from the

  2. former architect . . .

    red2003xlt replied to formerarch's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a 40 male already applying nursing school (LPN). There are several of us guys looking and or doing a change into nursing. I did notice in my orientation group there were several older lady's and...

  3. Anyone ever worked for Rx Crossroads as a contract RN?

    red2003xlt replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    1099 mean you pay both parts of the standard taxes (FICA, etc). Since you paying more in taxes adjust your contract rate accordingly. The good news; you can deduct dang near every necessary to...

  4. Anyone ever worked for Rx Crossroads as a contract RN?

    red2003xlt replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Are they paying you via 1099 or W2? Since your paying your own taxes I'm guessing 1099, legally speaking it makes a

  5. Can a CNA get a job as a MA?

    red2003xlt replied to ccastor's topic in General Nursing

    This from my school. I'm in Florida Medical

  6. patient friend request on Facebook

    red2003xlt replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    I'll echo the idea of creating a "List". Several of my former clients and colleague have "friended" me. It's the best way network for possible contract work or full-time employment. Just restrict the...

  7. Waiting acceptance/rejection letter....

    red2003xlt replied to ambition2012's topic in General Students

    I'm awaiting the same type of letter. I'm a 40 year male with good test scores but zero health experience (other than as a very sick patient). Good Luck to

  8. Question concerning unemployment benefit!!!!! helpppp

    red2003xlt replied to chinwe2000's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking form the perspective of an IT consultant. Basically, the end client terminated your contract and your employer laid you off. On the resume "Contract Ended" Were you paid via

  9. Fired from Assisting Living Facililty!

    red2003xlt replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    You cut into their profit

  10. Am I Too Old for Nursing School , I am 26 years old and tired

    red2003xlt replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I"m 40, I wish I could remember what 26 felt

  11. Florida BON - Criminal Charges

    red2003xlt replied to newhope2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Roger that, at my orientation the DON said that exact same

  12. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    red2003xlt replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    That hospital is closed; not sure what the exact reason was, I think is was

  13. Panama City Florida?

    red2003xlt replied to Donnuh's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tallahassee is 1 hour away; two hospitals. TMH and CRMC. Have you tried Elgin? I thought they had built a new VA medical center or

  14. No jobs in florida for new grads

    red2003xlt replied to pmeeksSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Florida Department of Corrections is always hiring. My wife was the head man personal secretary for a couple of years. New nurses come in, work a couple of years, then vacated with the experience...

  15. Facial Hair

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    I shaved, my goatee is coming in grey. I'd prefer not to look

  16. Executive compensation

    red2003xlt replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    CEO compensation is determined by a BofD unfortunately most BofD position are filled with the incoming CEO friends or business partners. One of the reason I left the IT world and moving into nursing...

  17. Pre-Entrance Test for LPN

    red2003xlt replied to Tricia76's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just took it. I suggest you brush up on your general skills; Math(and Algebra), Language, and Science. If you can pass the T.A.B.E. then you have a good chance of passing the TEAS

  18. C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    red2003xlt replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello from Florida, In Florida, the LPN, MA, and CNA can be taught in the vocational/technical schools. Pell Grants for LPN and MA none for CNA. I'm applying for the LPN; if I get wait-listed I'm...

  19. Advice on Career Change

    red2003xlt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I'm a 40 yrs old guy comtemplating a career change into nursing. Previously, I was a IT guy so I'm used to being blamed for somebody else's mistakes. :) Any and all advice is welcomed....

  20. Advice on Career Change

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    You and me

  21. Peers don't believe nurses can't get jobs...

    red2003xlt replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ya'll are scaring me. I'm looking at a nursing career due the IT sector off-source or flooded with cheap labor. Tell me the over supply of nurses is more of a regional thing and not nation

  22. Advice on Career Change

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    More thanks, Another reasons for my wanting to change is.......... 1. Been laid for almost 15 months even going back to school for more IT specific education. 2. A little respect or even preforming...

  23. Advice on Career Change

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  24. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    red2003xlt replied to ppersad's topic in LPN to RN

    My doctors office use MA (Medical Assistants) instead of LPN's. Heck most times I'm in I see the ARNP instead of a real live