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Hi: Hope someone can help me. I want to get my florida license active again but there seems to be a lot of steps and I'm not sure what to do. I am a Canadian nurse and I graduated in 1998. I wrote and passed the NCLEX in 1998 and was originally licensed in Minnesota. Then through endorsement I got my Texas license in 1998 and my Florida license in 1999. I worked in Texas until 2000 and moved back to Canada and have been working full time. I want to get my Florida licencs back through endorsement. I have already talked to the Texas board and I can easily reactivate my license there. When looking at Floridas endorsement rules it says I must have a SSN which I do but the part that I dont get is the part the states" Has actively practiced nursing in another state, jurisdiction, or territory of the United States for 2 of the preceding 3 years without having his or her license acted against by the licensing authority of any jurisdiction. Applicants who become licensed pursuant to this paragraph must complete within 6 months after licensure a Florida laws and rules course that is approved by the board." Does this mean one must have actively practised in the US in the last 2 of the 3 preceeding years or just practiced without actions against the license? Any ideas? Can I apply for endorsement?

Can anyone help? I'm seriously considering moving from Ontario, Canada to Florida. I have family in the St.Petersburg area and I know Bayfront Medical Center is hiring. I have 12 years expeience as an RN . 2 years in a Level I Trauma Ceter (Galveston Texas - UTMB).4 years in Recovery Room and the last 5 years in the Operating Room - circulating and scrubbing. My questions are - what's it like working at Bayfront in St.Petersburg? Anyone know what I might get paid per hour - I'm making almost $42/hour now + lots of OT. What is St.Petersburg like to live in? - I know it only as a tourist. House price? I'm not looking for waterfront. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. Thanks