Stacilator

Stacilator has 2 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. NCLEX Bootcamp

   Stacilator posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hey All, I've just finished nursing school. My school has recently added in a "bootcamp" NCLEX class, that occurs after pinning. At first I was really excited-the school that I transferred from used a great outside source that really helped the stu...

2. Favorite scrubs

   Stacilator replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I adore the 4 Way Stretch Winkys. Soft, don't wrinkle, pants have a yoga like band.

3. Negotiation...is it a thing?

   Stacilator replied to DNS.RN78's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the northwest region of the panhandle, so I'm not hugely familiar with Jacksonville area hospitals. However, I know that HCA hospitals (which I believe Memorial is)have a cap on nursing $ per hour, at 32.00. I recently requested PIB in a no...

4. Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

   Stacilator replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

   Hi, when you say you applied for deferrment and were quoted to pay 1/3, what exactly does that mean and how did it work? I thought deferrment was just for when you postponed payment?

5. How do you avoid distractions while studying?

   Stacilator replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I downloaded an app called "Self Control." (I have a mac, but there is a program for both) once you install it, you can set it for up to 24 hours to either A)only allow you to visit sites you set on a "white list" or B) prevent you from visiting site...

6. To transfer or not to transfer...

   Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in General Students

   The only reason is gas. He drives a dually, I drive a Prius. Round trip for him is $240, for me roundtrip is about $70. He only comes down when the guy he's staying with has to so they can split gas. Once we sell the house though, he says he'll come ...

7. To transfer or not to transfer...

   Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in General Students

   Oh! I should of been more clear. I stayed behind :/ so I'm still near my school, but want to move up with him ASAP.

8. Northwest Florida State College Reputation (Niceville, FL.)

   Stacilator replied to valzRN's topic in Florida

   Hi! I can see that you posted this quite some time again, so I can only hope that you still check this site! I was wondering how your transfer went, as I am looking to do the same thing (except for transferring from about 7 hours away to NW). Any adv...

9. To transfer or not to transfer...

   Stacilator posted a topic in General Students

   Hi All! Long time no post- but I'm sure you can all relate to how busy life is :) So here is my plea for advice, thoughts, opinions, etc... So this past summer my fiance and I decide to dip out and elope, which was fabulous. However, pretty soon afte...

10. June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Stacilator replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    I'd never get all that charting done- I HAD to clone myself!

11. New way to ID your IV solutions

    Stacilator replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Medications

    Love it. Every step to prevent med errors is great.

12. You gotta love them!

    Stacilator replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    Looove it! They must be retired nurses....

13. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Technicians

    That's so exciting!! I'm going to have to look in this facility to see if they offer those kinds of courses and how I could start them. I got offered a hospital two minutes away from where I lived, but I'd already accepted this one so i went with it...

14. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Technicians

    That's awesome :) I "start" Monday too, but it's just my processing. I think it'll be about 1.5 weeks before I get to be on the floor. What type of unit are you working in? I got the ED-super nervous, but so, so excited!!

15. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Technicians

    I think all of you made excellent points about the experience you can gain as a PCT. Thank you for everyone's input! I'm super, super excited to say that I was able to land a position as a Nurse Tech!! Persistance definitely pays off!