RUmedic

RUmedic

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  1. Passed NCLEX, 75 questions, 4th attempt

    RUmedic posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After an arduous journey of daily prepping and 4 attempts at NCLEX, I have finally passed it at 75 questions. I wanted to extend a word of encouragement to those that have tried and failed NCLEX:...

  2. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    RUmedic replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that nursing is what you really want to do, it would then make sense to go back in to hospital and start again as CNA, so that hospital would help cover nursing school tuition when you...

  3. We'd like to offer you the position but............

    RUmedic replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I would approach this from a different angle and speak with nurse recruiter before coming in for an interview. Often than not, department managers would have a set of certain requirements in mind well...

  4. Can a hospital retract their job offer

    RUmedic replied to nadomel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A while ago I had found myself in a similar situation with a job offer retraction. In my case the nurse recruiter did not even offer to send my info to other departments for consideration. She simply...

  5. Need help deciding between Trauma PCU and Neuro PCU, please help!

    RUmedic replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you decided between the units? I am curious because I was offered a trauma PCU position and it is a night shift as

  6. How hard is it to get a hospital job anywhere in the country

    RUmedic replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is not easy to find a hospital based employment in Central Florida either. Miami is likely worse. My advice would be to look out for opportunities at Regional community hospitals that are NOT...

  7. NCLEX RN Passed

    RUmedic replied to NirvanaUSRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing the boards and best of luck to you in finding a good residency

  8. Tampa pay rates

    RUmedic replied to ERNURSE47's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a neighbor who works as an IT Admin at Moffitt. He says it is a good place for oncology nurses, although I had a hard time even pushing my applications through their HR department. Being that...

  9. Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    RUmedic replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still in AZ? If so their BON accepts transcript evaluations from ERES, which is a FAR better organization as opposed to CGFNS. ERES is in California and would get your transcripts evaluations...

  10. Tampa pay rates

    RUmedic replied to ERNURSE47's topic in Florida Nursing

    I hear you... It would then be my recommendation to look at Baycare and Tampa General Hospital. These two pay the most in the entire Tampa Bay area. Remarkably, neither one offers start bonuses. Both...

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

    RUmedic replied to jlhiatt's topic in Florida Nursing

    I second that opinion about the Baycare being of of the best places to work at. If you are to apply at Baycare, I'd also recommend Morton Plant in Clearwater. It has a strong L&D and CV base. They...

  12. Tampa pay rates

    RUmedic replied to ERNURSE47's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's a tough question, however the pay range is definitely going to be lower than everywhere else. Where you are going to compensate is start bonus. In Tampa we have Adventist Healthcare and HCA...

  13. New ER nurse.. Any tips?

    RUmedic replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

    Although I don't work at ED, I would however recommend to start reading up on emergency medicine books such as "Tintinalli's emergency medicine guide". I own 6th edition and it is a heavy volume of...

  14. Outrageous Healthcare Proposal

    RUmedic replied to MDT's topic in General Students

    Here is one: Require U.S. Congressmen and U.S. Senators as well as other Gov't workers to buy the same insurance plans as general populace, where as they would have to pay: * Deductibles * Co-pays *...

  15. Passed NCLEX, 75 questions, 4th attempt

    RUmedic replied to RUmedic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all once again for replying to the post! Today I have received an offer from NLCEX Mastery which I'd like to share with others - 50% off. The link is below. It looks like it might work for...

  16. ICU new grad, handling an emergency successfully

    RUmedic replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You went for subclavian vein for a central cath placement? I mean this is a blind approach and is done with with good deal of experience. Are you CRNI and PICC trained? Kudos for keeping a cool

  17. Orlando or tampa nursing

    RUmedic replied to trn2015's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am Tampa area and have been here for about 10 years. There's not much I can say about Orlando except that it's crowded and too touristy to my taste. In Tampa we have four major employers: Baycare,...

  18. Passed NCLEX, 75 questions, 4th attempt

    RUmedic replied to RUmedic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sure thing, will PM the notes to you. Please tell your friend not to give up. I know the

  19. 10 yrs OF NURSING EXPERIENCE - CANT FIND A JOB

    RUmedic replied to adangerousbeauty's topic in New York Nursing

    Just saw a post someplace else on here about NY nurse moving to South Florida. I guess that is an indication of what this is like to be upstate. By contrast, I get lots of emails about jobs in AZ and...

  20. 10 yrs OF NURSING EXPERIENCE - CANT FIND A JOB

    RUmedic replied to adangerousbeauty's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow, I find it difficult to understand that experience and master's degree alone won't get you a job. If you were in Florida, you'd be hired on the spot! Where I am, which is Tampa Bay area, hospitals...

  21. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    RUmedic replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can't get a Green card without first obtaining a work visa, becoming investor or becoming sponsored by first line family member through marriage, i.e. spouse, parent. Employers don't have the...

  22. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    RUmedic replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    Very simply: One cannot apply at Social Security Administration for SSN unless they possess a valid work visa, Green card, refugee visa, F-1 visa (education) or exchange program visa, etc. There are...

  23. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    RUmedic replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am in Tampa, Florida and there's absolutely and positively no shortage of nurses here. That being put aside, there are numerous opportunities for nurses that have over 1 year of bedside nursing...

  24. Moving to South FL this summer

    RUmedic replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Florida Nursing

    I find it difficult to get hired at the hospital. I am in West Florida, Tampa Bay area. Plenty of hospitals and one Level I Trauma center but I think we have a huge surplus. Why did you pick South...

  25. UF Health - Shands Hospital Nursing uniform colors

    RUmedic replied to Dracana's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am in Tampa Bay area and I have no idea what Shands Hospitals is, let alone their uniform. Did you call UF Health to