bugya90

bugya90 ASN, BSN, LVN, RN

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  1. Schedule NCLEX before ATT?

    bugya90 replied to raspberry1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. The ATT gives you a confirmation number that you have to put into the Pearson Vue website before you can

  2. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

    bugya90 replied to dianearc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It will depend greatly on where you live. What a new grad makes here in Central Texas where I am is going to be drastically different then a new grad in New York. It can vary anywhere from something...

  3. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

    bugya90 replied to dianearc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LTC typically pay higher because of the workload. I made significantly more in LTC than I did in a clinic (almost $5/hour more starting out) but the work was terrible. Clinics and school nursing are...

  4. Should you work as a CNA/Tech before or during nursing school

    bugya90 replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Students

    If you can, I would recommend it. I never worked as a CNA before my LVN school and I wish that I had. It would have made that first semester of LVN school much easier and given me some experience for...

  5. 2018 Nurse Salary

    bugya90 replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    I recently completed my LVN to RN program so I'll post my LVN pay from my old job and my new grad RN pay LVN Location: Central Texas Experience: 6 years Specialty: Family Medicine Facility: small...

  6. Fairness

    bugya90 replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    Your choice to have children is not your manager's problem, nor should it be. This is your responsibility, not your managers as many other posters have said. One solution is to work in a clinic...

  7. New Graduate Questions

    bugya90 replied to makennaj4's topic in General Nursing

    I used Saunders and UWorld for NCLEX. I start my first job as a RN this month but I can tell you from being a LVN for several years, the best learning clinically came from just listening. Listen to...

  8. Baffled.

    bugya90 replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in General Nursing

    If management won't do anything about it you have two choices: suck it up and deal with it or start looking for a new job. I personally would start looking for a new job, no job is worth extra stress...

  9. Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    bugya90 replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe your hospital just doesn't want to pay for the app

  10. Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    bugya90 replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. I am a clinic nurse in Texas currently. Narcotics can all be sent electronically (including Schedule II). There is secure app the provider must download on their phone and then when they put...

  11. Dallas vs. Houston vs. San Antonio

    bugya90 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Austin is typically much more diverse than the other cities. It is one of the most diverse and liberal cities in the state. Just

  12. Dallas vs. Houston vs. San Antonio

    bugya90 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I would pick Dallas because it seems to have a much larger healthcare system. There are multiple hospital systems to choose from. I live in central Texas so I travel to these cities a lot for weekend...

  13. What fields can an LPN specialize in?

    bugya90 replied to ddrftw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPNs cannot get certifications like RNs can (Certified Med-Surg, Ambulatory Care Certified, etc). You can gain employment in Long term care, ambulatory care, and a few hospitals still hire LPNs, but...

  14. Legal issues

    bugya90 replied to Elevier0929's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on your state. I know for Texas for some of my classmates it took anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months to get their paperwork

  15. Parent to Nurse advice

    bugya90 replied to Northsky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally wouldn't hold any of that against you. We all act differently when it comes to our loved ones versus our patients. It's just different with family. As long as you did not attack the nurse...

  16. Texas-Excelsior-2017

    bugya90 replied to IceQueenBandaidPrincess's topic in Excelsior College

    Texas granted Excelsior status as long as they continue to maintain average national pass rates for NCLEX. They made the decision back in the summer. It was in the BON newsletter that you should be...

  17. My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    bugya90 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    My company's policy is visible tattoos are ok as long as they are not vulgar, racist, or sexually explicit. It is also up to manager's discretion and if they are not deemed acceptable then they must...

  18. To call out sick I need to call 3 different people

    bugya90 replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is you must contact your direct supervisor 2 hours prior to start of shift. I am in a clinic currently. I transfer to the hospital in a few weeks and their policy is 2 hours before shift...

  19. Help Interpret UWorld Results

    bugya90 replied to AdventuressRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used UWorld for my NCLEX-RN and it was a huge help. The assessments are part of the subscription that your purchase. If you are using the app then you will need to go to the first homescreen page to...

  20. **Need help** New Grad LVN to RN

    bugya90 replied to scrublife40's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a recent RN grad who has been a LVN for 6 years. 1. Yes you are considered a new grad when applying for positions. 2. Some companies count your LVN experience and some don't. My new employer...

  21. Job offer retracted

    bugya90 replied to Endo nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is 6 months before transferring and it specifically says 6 months before APPLYING for

  22. "Are you a Christian?"

    bugya90 replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think your answer of being very spiritual was appropriate. Maybe I'm a spiritual person and I'm glad your wife has found peace through her beliefs in prayer. This was it brings the focus back to the...

  23. New EMR Launch

    bugya90 replied to Nurse_Ratched's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Epic isn't too bad but it's the type of system that you don't know what you're doing until you are actually live and messing with it. It will be frustrating for the first few days but I promise it...

  24. A little frustrated/confused about BSN/ADN

    bugya90 replied to hellfirecat's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for taking the time to clear that

  25. How to answer this common interview question?

    bugya90 replied to jenoglv's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say something along the lines of I look forward to continuing me education and possibly pursuing a masters degree but am looking for a unit that I can call home for the next few years until...