AshBuggin

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  1. Anyone else a planner nerd?

    AshBuggin posted a topic in General Students

    Finding motivation in the most appropriate of places today with my Happy Planner. I'm starting an ADN program this spring and I'm anticipating it to be rough. I wanted to share this bc I think this...

  2. Work full time -school full time

    AshBuggin posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone else work full time while they're in a nursing program? I'm a PCT and I work 36 hours a week on a busy med/surg floor and I attend school 4 days a week. I'm in my 3rd of out 7, 10 week term...

  3. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    AshBuggin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. That's not accurate. Under chapter 760 a former employer has to be asked the specific question " how did she quit" for that employer to legally disclose that specific information. Florida job...

  4. Pediatric Mock Codes

    AshBuggin replied to jrwright83's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a tech in Peds for about 6 years. We had monthly mock codes. My nurse educators goal was to catch anyone off guard. She would hit the call bell in a room and the first person in the room...

  5. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    AshBuggin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Previous employers can not share theses specifics with a new employer. They are either eligible or ineligible for rehire- at least that's the case here in the state of FL. She also doesn't have to...

  6. Recruiting Students for ADN program

    AshBuggin replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree! Some colleges are working pre reqs into their Adn program courses , so, you could indeed get your Adn in 2 years -pre reqs included. It depends on the state you live in and their

  7. Anyone have experience with EAP

    AshBuggin replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't just a thought. I signed a legal document. They can not disclose any information regarding my treatment. EAP covers the cost and I chose my in-network provider. I know 2 nurse managers...

  8. Private nursing bs school or public nursing schools diploma

    AshBuggin replied to daleen24's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of them don't care. I've worked for mayo clinic who was concerned with the GPA and if you passed or not. They're respectable. Check with the employer you wish to work for. Once you get that...

  9. Anyone have experience with EAP

    AshBuggin replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps things are different in FL and I'm not calling anyone a liar. My counselor isn't affiliated with my place of work-EAP covers the

  10. Anyone have experience with EAP

    AshBuggin replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    Also- they legally can not discuss what you tell them to your manager. It's a dr. Ot privilege. So anyone who claims this has happened was wronged or they are being

  11. Anyone have experience with EAP

    AshBuggin replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    I've used EAP and it was worth it! I highly recommend

  12. Private nursing bs school or public nursing schools diploma

    AshBuggin replied to daleen24's topic in General Nursing

    A diploma is a diploma. If you pass the nclex it doesn't matter where you attended

  13. Legal help

    AshBuggin replied to Linnylulu's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I were you I would invest in liability insurance to protect yourself from being sued civilly. It's like 35-50 bucks per year. Refusing to care for a patient without replacing yourself with another...

  14. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

    AshBuggin replied to Mkakids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A BSN will be mandatory pretty soon. Most hospitals (at least the ones here in FL) require you to either have your BSN or commit to enrolling in a BSN program- with that being said a lot of hospitals...

  15. First hospital interview!! Help!

    AshBuggin replied to Jamiehinton's topic in Nursing Career

    Being a PCT is different and similar to a CNA in LTC stress that you're comfortable working as part a team in stressful situations and include any contributions you've made to your community. Be...

  16. nurse online

    AshBuggin replied to sarahgonz24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Or having to precept

  17. Can I Work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant While in School?

    AshBuggin replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I'm an ADN student and I just got hired at a magnet hospital. BSN students usually have a leg up when applying for RN positions but having bedside patient care experience as a tech will help immensely...

  18. Can i get PCA job without prior healthcare xperience

    AshBuggin replied to chudo161's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I got my first gig without experience. I knew someone. Network network

  19. Normal to make mistakes?

    AshBuggin replied to cloudtalk's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Do you write things down? Get in the habit of making lists and trying to check things off as they get done. Sometimes it helps to have a little bit of organization since the floors can sometimes be...

  20. Just wondering

    AshBuggin replied to Nursing 123's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Challenge the LVN board? I don't think that's a thing. I've been a CNA/PCT for about 8 years and I've never heard of this. I'm in nursing school now and it took a while to get my ducks in a row so...

  21. New PCT to Med Surg

    AshBuggin replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've been a PCT for about 8 years. I start on a med surg floor Monday(moved to Tampa from Jax ) so I'm in your boat! I disagree with the above about not taking notes. I would carry a small notebook...

  22. Pay difference between PCT and PCT nursing student

    AshBuggin replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I could place Foleys as a PCT when I wasn't in Nursing school. New hires did too. Pay was the same. I think it depends on the hospital

  23. Failed nclex twice, advice?

    AshBuggin replied to Huth99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan Kaplan Kaplan

  24. MSN

    AshBuggin replied to natgraf1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are still hospitals hiring ASN grads! Make sure you pass the boards your first try (it's public record and hiring managers do check that out) and have a resume full off community service and...

  25. CNA or EMT

    AshBuggin replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a PCT for years and I've worked with both EMTs and CNAs. From my experience, the scope of practice on a hospital unit is exactly the same regardless of your certification (excluding the ED)...