23
Jan

State of Florida in Need of Nurses/Health Care Workers

Currently, there are thousands of vacancies for licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants in the State of Florida.  The state’s economists report that Florida needs more than 220,000 new health care workers by 2030.  Also, the Florida Center for Nursing forecasts a shortage of 11,000 nurses by 2015.  Will Florida be able to find […]

19
Dec

Florida Nurse Suspended for Suspected Drug Use

A nurse employed at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, had her license suspended this month for drug-related offenses which occurred in 2012. There was an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health issued this month. She worked at Oak Hill Hospital between 2010 and 2012, and was required to submit to a drug test last […]

15
Aug

Reporting Disciplinary Actions on Nursing Applications in Florida

  The following information was obtained from the website of The Florida Board of Nursing, Nursing Endorsement  Application Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Frequently Asked Questions about Discipline History The Florida Board of Nursing receives numerous questions from applicants regarding discipline. The following are the most frequently asked questions: Question: What disciplinary action […]