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I encountered the same problem. I signed a contract with StarN program at HCA and quit before my contract was over. They never came after me and even paid me my PTO balance. It was definitely a risk but I was miserable there. Same experience as you. ...

Awe gotcha! I work at Baptist now and I drive 45 minutes from the ft lauderdale area. I love the hospital!!! That would scare me too! Good luck in your new job! Cath lab is pretty cool.

You don't owe your loyalty to any place that doesn't make sure your work place is fair and safe. Just follow your other coworkers and leave. When I started to get 7 on med surg and no CNA plus other issues I decided it was time to leave. I was told a...

I just wanted to give some hope to anyone out there who is feeling depressed by the job search. Things can change quickly and it does get better. I graduated in December 2013 and passed my boards February 2014. I thought the job offers were going to ...

Thank you!! Congrats to you as well. Just curious, 3 years as a new grad?

I don't think the posters underlying intention was to be offensive. I think they were just wondering if there are underlying behaviors from the culture like how we are taught in school that Asians sometimes are stoic. Op I think it means you might no...

After working one year in a toxic environment I decided that I had to leave that hospital. I applied and got a call back from all of the hospitals I applied to within 2 weeks. It's crazy to think how valuable just 1 year can be to employers. For me I...

That sounds nice!! The mileage on my car is sky high too thanks to working home health previously. It's a Honda tho so I have many miles to go. I remember complaining to a friend and they said "Well what did you get a car for if not to drive it". :-)

Holy cross seems to be a great place to work as well. How far was your travel time to Baptist?

Thanks for taking the time to respond!! I think I will enjoy the time to myself. Hopefully Iearn some more spanish as well. I like that part about remembering to pee haha [emoji6]. I asked this question because when I told many coworkers what I was d...

I know For-Profit is just that for profit but I never thought it would be as bad as it was. You are talking 7 patients no PCA or 1 pca for 40 plus patients. This is a heavy surgical floor. There were times when we had barely any supplies. No strips t...

That's exactly how I feel! We were running out of supplies that were a basic necessity. One time the CNO was even called and nothing changed. Organization and coordination definitely makes a difference. I guess it can happen anywhere but all the For ...

I agree. I see myself at this facility for years to come. After researching I think I will probably buy my house closer to the area. As for now I will be commuting. Apartments in that area are very experience but if the drive becomes too taxing I wil...

All things being equal as in time alone or quality of the facilities? If time was not a factor this hospital would be my first choice.

Wow! I think I will actually look that up. The area that I will be working in is predominantly spanish speaking and I know very little.

Yeah I agree. I think you got the job!

I will still be working night shift as well.

Definitely! I think having kids and/or a husband would make me not want to drive so far. I don't know what the future holds tho. Hopefully I will live closer in the years to come. I hope your situation gets easier soon as well.

Please accept my sincerest apologies for such bad grammar. I would say I promise it wouldn't happen again but unfortunately I am human. [emoji4]

Man and I just started taking classes for my BSN too. Guess I'm going to need a lot of help. [emoji16] You should help me

Florida pay will never be comparable to what others make in another state. Atleast not in the years to come

My old hospital job was 7 minutes away but a crappy place to work. I just accepted a job at a top notch hospital 3 nights a week 45 mins of highway driving away

Hello everyone I didn't see a thread posted for the upcoming new grad program at Florida Hospital so I created one. Anyone else applied?

Yeah I agree with the previous posters. Plan of care, discharge planning and tests performed and pending are important too

Everyone is different but I like a complete head to toe report along with anything that's pending or critical. We also tell all the doctors on the case and if there's anything the pt prefers I would like to know as well. Usually takes 5 mins not long...