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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

We were thinking of tampa area, well my husband was I am more into Orlando. So pretty much the start rate down in Florida is about $22 hr for a new grade? What do they consider a new grad is it with some experience let's say 6 months or less? I graduate in September and I am hoping and praying to find a job soon after, but what I am hearing around in indiana is some nurses can't find a job in a hospital they end up working in jails, home health, etc.

I loved Orlando for disney for the kids, I am not crazy about tampa my husband loves the ocean. I want to do OB, eventually I would further my education and become a OB NP

Those are the only places we vacationed we really don't know of other cities, what other cities do you recommend?

Thank you do much for your response! I appreciate your honesty because I have read some trends stating new grads are getting close to 25-30 hr, where do you recommend for a family to move to from indiana in Florida if there was a choice of Orlando vs tampa area?

I would appreciate any information from tampa nurses please, since I will be moving my family down its very important to hear any information from new grade nurses or new nurses with one year experience:) thank you again for taking the time to read!

I want to say thank you to all who are taking the time to read this thread and help me out. I will be graduating from nursing school in September, we live in Indiana and are wanting to move to Tampa area next June. My question to all tampa nurses how is the job market for new grade nurses and also what is the pay rate in tampa Florida for new nurses? Also if anyone can recommend some areas that are nice for raising children as I have kids and a husband. I would appreciate any and all advice from everyone! Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and helping me out!

Here in indiana it's just as bad, unless you know someone getting in is nearly impossible. Some RN end up doing home health because of low hiring in the hospitals. I wanted to work out here in indiana for about a year and then move my family to California due to weather and life experiences.

I have been hearing a mixed deal about employment. Some say they got a job real quick others say they still can't get a job. What area for living do you recommend in the sac area?

First thank you for your prompt response! I graduate in September, our intention is to move next June once the kids finish school, I am hoping to find a job locally so that I could gain some experience prior to the move. My question would be do you prefer Sacramento area vs San Diego area, and why?

Hello everyone! I would appreciate any advice from California nurses. I will be a recent graduate from nursing school. I currently reside in Indiana. I am interested in moving to California with my family. I do have kids and a husband. My question is what is the job success rate of finding a RN position in San Diego and Sacramento areas as well as the pay rates vs the two cities. My husband is liery to make such a big move, especially from hearing the cost of living in California. We're looking for a nice suburb nothing crazy expensive, something nice and safe for the kids! I am sorry for all the questions but I would appreciate any and all advice from California nurses:))! Thank you all for taking the time to read this!