Dave_In_Florida

Dave_In_Florida ADN, LPN, RN

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  1. Am I out of options?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to mfigg's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just did the LPN-RN bridge, no BSN. I honestly didn't have a problem with Rasmussen. Many in my cohort complained about the lack of organization, lack of information, last minute scheduling...

  2. Ageism in Corrections?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Macruzer36's topic in Correctional

    It really depends on your hiring manager, if they perceive you will be a problem based on how you act and look. I would suggest not looking overly made-up during your interview, and not acting...

  3. average pay for correctional RN in FL

    Dave_In_Florida replied to justanothersunshinenurse's topic in Correctional

    I recently left corrections after 7 years in a couple of jails. As an RN charge nurse, I was making $31/hr in the Tampa area. That pay may change depending on the average income of the specific...

  4. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    Dave_In_Florida replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    If you decide to appeal, please use a spell-check program.

  5. IV catheter styles...what one is safer?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to AmandaC83's topic in General Nursing

    We use the white push-button style exclusively in our facility. I always half retract the needle from the cath, then push the button before pulling the needle all the way. No safety method is 100%...

  6. Need advice!!! South Florida

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Echarpiu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your best bet is to get a CNA certification. You will easily be able to get a job, where you'll work closely with nurses and learn a

  7. Pensacola VS Tampa

    Dave_In_Florida replied to CrystalRN88's topic in Florida Nursing

    Everyone often says "Florida pays you in sunshine". Unfortunately, my mortgage company doesn't accept sunshine as a form of payment. I have never spent much time in Pensacola, but I've lived in...

  8. Which to Choose? HCC or BC

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Icy Willow's topic in Florida Nursing

    Any state funded community college will be fine for pre-reqs since they are all appropriately accredited and USF will accept transfers. USF is a good choice for your nursing school. It's competitive...

  9. Which to Choose? HCC or BC

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Icy Willow's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live near Trinity, never heard of Broward College. Is that in Broward County? If so, that's nowhere near Tampa. HCC is a good program, but very competitive to get into. You have to have a 3.7 or...

  10. Florida LPN pay rate

    Dave_In_Florida replied to RAYNAJ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been at 4 different jobs as an LPN over the years, and all paid $18/hr. I'm not in Daytona, but near

  11. Nursing in East Central Florida

    Dave_In_Florida replied to H51205's topic in General Nursing

    That's true, BUT, in Florida, we have hotel taxes which bring in billions of dollars that most residents of the state don't pay. Plus, the OP is coming from NYC where EVERYTHING is taxed, and at a...

  12. New Grad Considering Corrections Nursing

    Dave_In_Florida replied to SteveyB's topic in Correctional

    Regarding patient safety, I feel WAY more safe in jail than I do in the hospital. In jail, the bad guys have been easily identified. I'm never more than arms length away from a trained officer who's...

  13. reinstatement of surrendered RN license in ca.

    Dave_In_Florida replied to victorfunk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Having recently attended BON meetings, but not in CA (for school, I was not involved), the themes the board focused on were acknowledging your past transgressions, and demonstrating that you've moved...

  14. Changing career fields

    Dave_In_Florida replied to M4dNursing's topic in General Nursing

    So what does your family think of your plan to get into law enforcement for the higher pay and greater admiration from

  15. Changing career fields

    Dave_In_Florida replied to M4dNursing's topic in General Nursing

    So you're going int Law Enforcement because you don't like being underpaid, judged by superiors, and looked down upon by your customers? That should work out well for

  16. Am I out of options?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to mfigg's topic in Florida Nursing

    Rasmussen is ACEN accredited and as I said above, I'm getting a MUCH better education than the CC I attended for my

  17. Am I out of options?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to mfigg's topic in Florida Nursing

    Private schools like Rasmussen and Kaiser will accept any GPA as long as you can pass the TEAS test. They are expensive, but if it's your only option, it's well worth it. I'm finishing up an LPN to...

  18. Job duties/requirements of ADON?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Zookeeper44's topic in Correctional

    In the facilities I've worked, it's a management position. The facility I'm in now has a DON and HSA (Health Service Administrator, basically, they oversee nursing, MH, dental, etc). The DON...

  19. BSN relocating to Tarpon Springs area and need some insight!

    Dave_In_Florida replied to jlhiatt's topic in Florida Nursing

    Most of the hospitals in the Tampa area are one of 3 chains. HCA, Baycare, Florida Hospital (Adventist Medical Group). There is Florida Hospital North Pinellas, which is in Tarpon, it's not a huge...

  20. Male graduate and pinning

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't attend my LPN pinning ceremony. I went to practice, saw how female-centric of an affair it was going to be, and decided I wanted no part of being embarrassed in front of everyone. Our...

  21. BSN premium on the table.

    Dave_In_Florida replied to tokmom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I know my main argument would be that obviously a BSN nurse would have incurred 2 more years of time and money in school, and should be compensated for it. But I'm against having a hospital full of...

  22. Night Shifters - Am I being too sensitive?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to val421's topic in General Nursing

    You have sex with the sandman? And you would do so in a hospital

  23. PHCC or Rasmussen??

    Dave_In_Florida replied to storxusmc's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did my LPN through PHCC (no S at the time), and am half way through the RN program at Rasmussen. Rasmussen is very expensive, but so far, I think I'm getting a much better education than what is...

  24. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Guided imagery for pain relief. In the real world, you're telling them to picture themselves on a beach, and they are screaming "I want my f*cking

  25. Dilemma 2 job offers

    Dave_In_Florida replied to catlvr976's topic in Correctional

    I prefer corrections by a HUGE margin. The workload is much easier in the two corrections facilities I've worked in, and (I'm sure I'll get flamed for this) I do appreciate the ability to say "no" to...