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  1. NCLEX Bootcamp

    Stacilator posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  2. Favorite scrubs

    Stacilator replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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

  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 $...

  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

  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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. 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

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

    Stacilator replied to valzRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  10. June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Stacilator replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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

  11. New way to ID your IV solutions

    Stacilator replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Love it. Every step to prevent med errors is

  12. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi All! As the title states, I'm in the last few weeks of my second semester, and I'm doing my best to find a PCT job. In addition to completing these semesters of nursing school, I'm also a...

  13. You gotta love them!

    Stacilator replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Looove it! They must be retired

  14. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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,...

  15. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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,...

  16. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  17. New grad RN working in Corrections

    Stacilator replied to Drowninginbooks's topic in Correctional

    I'm not a nurse yet, so I don't have this kind of experience, but have you considered taking the Certified Emergency Nurse class? It might help you develop an emergency response mindset, and then you...

  18. Should I challenge the CNA exam or Apply as a Student Nurse?

    Stacilator posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would like to take a poll of opinions. I have been applying (and applying...and applying) for a PCT or Nurse Tech position in every hospital, LTC, etc that I can find. I am applying under the...

  19. Should I challenge the CNA exam or Apply as a Student Nurse?

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yea...those are the "Nurse Tech" positions- they're specifically for nursing students. I've applied to them as well, and been considered, but no in person interview, only phone, then notification that...

  20. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Even though all of the job descriptions I've been reading list "Medical Assistant with comparable acute care experience" or "Successful completetion of FON coursework" I had two peers mention it may...

  21. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congratulations tnicnat! Let me ask you. Did you apply as a nursing student, or did you actually challenge the CNA exam first while

  22. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey! Thanks for the tip- I always see nursing career fairs and never thought of going there for a PCT job. Thank

  23. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

    Stacilator replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did this several semesters, as I worked full time and the classes I needed were often difficult to get into at the times I needed. I also did the transient student route- you should check with your...

  24. A Little Whiny

    Stacilator posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok. So, I know I'm not the only one to whom this has happened, but evidently for the first time I have failed a nursing exam. It's especially infuriating because this was an excellent test, clear and...

  25. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    Stacilator replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the tip about references. I have one of my clinical instructors, and two recent employers that are great references. My current employment definitely knows my plans about nursing-and I...