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  1. Afraid I might get fired

    britpanda replied to britpanda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the reply. I really do need to work full-time in order to avoid having to take out additional student loans (I'm currently in school online for my BSN), however going PRN or PT could be a...

  2. New grad RN

    britpanda replied to Tbajeux2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for creating this thread. I am in a similar situation and it's good to know I'm not alone in feeling this way. I've been off orientation just about a month now and I'm a ball of nerves the...

  3. Finding my niche

    britpanda replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going through a similar situation so I can't offer too much advice but only encouragement that you're not alone. I just graduated in August and felt fortunate to have two jobs to choose from -...

  4. taking first job avail?

    britpanda replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm working in a hospital on a telemetry

  5. taking first job avail?

    britpanda replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Jacksonville and just graduated with an ADN in August, passed my NCLEX in September and got hired and starting working in October...so I'm sure that you won't have any issues finding a job...

  6. Jacksonville Employment

    britpanda replied to HeartRN5's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a heads up that UF Health in Jacksonville won't hire ADNs unless they are an internal hire (like a PCT who got their RN). All external hires must have BSNs. At least this is what we were told by...

  7. Jacksonville Employment

    britpanda replied to HeartRN5's topic in Florida Nursing

    No problem! I think you'll do just fine. Persistence is

  8. FSCJ Nursing-Summer 2015

    britpanda replied to daniellejax's topic in Florida Nursing

    Fall and Spring are 16

  9. Jacksonville Employment

    britpanda replied to HeartRN5's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work for St. Vincent's and love it there. They seem to pay toward the higher end of the scale too. Baptist is also a good organization from what I've heard and seen during clinical rotations while...

  10. Informal poll on grading scale

    britpanda replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    The program I graduated from (ASN) required a test average of 80% to pass and then a 80% overall class average to pass (had to have both). And an A was 93% and above. It was a tough program

  11. FSCJ Nursing-Summer 2015

    britpanda replied to daniellejax's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a word to the wise from someone who has been through the program...the first term of nursing school is the toughest one you'll have by far. FSCJ nursing cuts their summer semester down to 14...

  12. Jacksonville Employment

    britpanda replied to HeartRN5's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in Jacksonville. New grad ADNs can make up to $24/hr to start at certain hospitals in the area so I'm sure with your experience plus night (and weekend) differential you'll be able to find...

  13. starting pay

    britpanda replied to wayemika's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in Jacksonville and the starting pay for new grad ADNs here ranges from $21-24/hr (plus shift differentials) at hospitals. BSNs get $1/hr more. Hope that

  14. Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    britpanda replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In my state (Florida) you can change the address listed on the BON to your practice location (which is listed online) while maintaining your correspondence address (not listed online) as your home...

  15. 2 insulins = 2 injections

    britpanda replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Medications

    We also have multiple dose vials that we use for multiple patients and therefore have to give 2 injections versus mixing the short acting and longer acting insulins. I have also seen it this way in...

  16. Titusville

    britpanda replied to Hlear01's topic in Florida Nursing

    I can speak for Titusville, but can tell you that in my area of Florida (Jacksonville) new grad RNs make anywhere from $21-25/hr in the hospital setting. Obviously you have experience which would make...

  17. Orange Park Medical Center - Anyone work here? Med/Psych Interview Soon

    britpanda replied to PSYCHEE's topic in Florida Nursing

    If that's the unit I'm thinking of, the nurse manager (Diana Bridges) is wonderful. She was our clinical adjunct and did a fabulous job of teaching. She'll be a great leader for you to have - no...

  18. Two job offers...which one to choose?

    britpanda posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Let me preface this post by saying that I know I am EXTREMELY lucky to be in the position that I am, having two employers who are interested in hiring me - especially since I'm a new grad with "only"...

  19. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your positivity and ability to re-focus will serve you very well in this program when you do get in!!! Great attitude to

  20. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a friend who is still waiting on her acceptance packet. If she gets into days then I know she would switch with you because she needs

  21. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would encourage you to apply for it once you have the residency status figured out. It's definitely worth

  22. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    Probably not...I think the $25/hr rule is pretty firm. Most people making over that aren't going to be doing an ADN program where they will be taking a

  23. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    Now that you have a group Facebook page, I would recommend exclusively using that. You that you will likely get a faster response on Facebook as many more people are on there from terms ahead of you...

  24. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just casual...business casual is fine too. I remember several people being there in jeans, etc. Just make sure you're

  25. FSCJ Fall 2014 hopefuls

    britpanda replied to Beatrice91's topic in Florida Nursing

    The qualification criteria is very lenient - are you sure you don't