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Sparky, yes I have a friend who worked in Baltimore and when she moved there was a pay cut in the north west ., that is why I am interested in tampa Florida particularly florida hospital what their rate is and what their differentials are. I am hearing different things such as 33% working midnights but that is not always applied if you work midnights all the time which is confusing to me. I would just like as yourself accurate information. Housing cost of living is a little lower in Florida but again that depends on where you live. I've seen homes going for 500K but excellent school system, so that's where it gets tricky as far as pay I mean, that way a person can gauge where you can afford to live. Thank you for your response

Ruby, yes I have looked into websites one in particular was glass door I beleive, but it doesn't mention shift differentials, just mentions base pay, and I am not even sure how accurate they are, that's why I am seeking information from actual residents (nurses) who work for a more accurate picture. Thank you for your response

I really need help😊 thinking of relocating down to Florida from the northwest. Tried calling HR florida hospital to see what the pay rate, they will not release information. Please if anyone from the area can approximately tell me what the pay is for 2 year experienced nurse, also what is the night shift differentials. I have a family to relocate it's important to me to know before hand, please I need your help 😊 thank you!!

Hello fellow nurses! I would like some input on Florida Hospital in tampa and other surrounding hospitals as far as hourly pay rate and night shift differentials. Currently working in the Midwest, I have been told Florida does not pay well, but then I have been told that they do. I would appreciate any input on florida nurses, either in tampa area or orlando area and what the difference in pay is. I am an L&D nurse as well if that helps with anything. Thank you all in advance😊😊😊

Bebbercorn, Thank you for your response! I do have a question though, what of Orlando did you not like? I am very much interested in your opinion as I would love Orlando, but I have only visited the city as a tourist not a resident. Is there a big difference in nursing pay between the two cities?

Hello Nurses of Orlando and Tampa, I am a nurse of 6 months living in Indiana. We're moving down to Florida. We're still contemplating which city to live in, I have 5 kids so that will play factor in our decision. My question to you all is, what is the difference in pay scale between the two cities, if there is one? Also which hospitals do you all recommend for employment? Any advice is appreciated!! Sincerely

Mursianmaz, I just checked your post and you were getting pretty much the same I got today :) what do you recommend as far as studying content and doing questions? Do you recommend the Hurst videos or saunders 6th edition?

I took the first question bank today from kaplan and I got a 65% I am a little bummed on that:( how were you scoring on those tests? Mursianmaz?

Nurses need your input! ! Has anyone taken the Kaplan review and if so has it helped you in passing the nclex? What did you like about it, and or dislike? Thank you all!!!

Yes 203bravo I do have the hesi review book, I studied off of that initially I read it front and back, I also did mybestgrade.com. my score was 718 on the hesi. I am not sure I'd I need help on strategy or content. But which do you recommend kaplan or hurst?

I need suggestions on passing the exit hesi, I bombed it the first time! Any suggestions are welcomed! I bought the hurst review and kaplan now, has anyone ever used those for the exit hesi?? If not what else will help?

Nikki, I have the Saunders book, when I do the practice questions after each chapter I don't miss any. But when I do the mybestgrade.com I can't get above 750-780. Which Saunders are you recommending I have the comprehensive 6th edition. No my school doesn't provide it I bought it in my own thankfully

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Thank you to all who are taking the time to read this blog! I am need of truthful advice from current nursing students who have passed the exit hesi and RNs who have taken the exit hesi! I am taking my exam on Monday and I am scared to death! I have been hearing different advice from different people "just do practice questions " others have said "just read your hesi book" I have done both and I am scoring 780 on my practice test on my best grade. Please please I am welcoming all advice on how to pass this exit hesi! Thanks to all who take the time to read and respond to me!

Thank you NYtoflr, do you think the start rate is pretty much the same across in Florida? I was looking around also at Viera Florida, I really like the neighborhoods there for the kids, it seems really quiet. Also I will have a ASN in nursing I will be enrolling into an MSN program to bridge of bachelor degree I would like to be an OB NP