NurseKitty NC

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1. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

   NurseKitty NC replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina

   As far as prerequisites go, Duke accepts courses taken at community colleges as long as the courses meet certain requirements. Just make sure you get approval from Duke before taking your prerequisites elsewhere -- it would be terrible to complete yo...

2. Anatomy and Physc.

   NurseKitty NC replied to pitaha's topic in Georgia

   How long ago did you take your Anatomy? The reason I ask is because if it's been a few years, you may find that you'll benefit from taking the full Anatomy & Physiology sequence again. The subject matter is so very important in your nursing cours...

3. moving to NC just for LPN to RN program

   NurseKitty NC replied to tommybrowner's topic in North Carolina

   Have you considered looking into an RN program at a community college near Charlotte? Most community colleges do not have "waiting lists," but rather admit students based on academic merit. Most will also allow you to complete "prerequisites" while e...

4. Duke ABSN - work + school?

   NurseKitty NC replied to chickenlake's topic in North Carolina

   I have a few friends that have gone through the program. Some worked, some didn't, some had small children at home, some had very active social lives ... Basically, those who wanted to succeed badly enough found the means to balance school with other...

5. Anyone out there go to Wake Tech?!?!?!

   NurseKitty NC replied to butterfly80's topic in North Carolina

   I too had difficulty dealing with Wake Tech. I applied the the RN program, completed all my prerequisites, attended orientation, and waited for what seemed like forever. I called the admissions counselor to follow-up, but she never seemed to answer h...

6. Are there any CNA jobs with high pay rates?

   NurseKitty NC replied to nlw59bba's topic in North Carolina

   In the Raleigh-Durham area, CNAs make anywhere from $7 to $9 just starting out. Even after several years experience, it is rare to make even $10. You might want to reconsider quitting your job if you have a mortgage to pay ...

7. Wellstar Kennestone Oncology Unit

   NurseKitty NC posted a topic in Georgia

   Hi everyone! Last week I applied for an RN position at Kennestone Hospital, Oncology unit. So far I've heard mixed reviews on this hospital. Does anyone reading this work at Kennestone? How do you like it? What should I expect if I were to work there...

8. Questions re: Clinicals

   NurseKitty NC replied to Blessone's topic in Georgia

   In most schools, whether you do 2 six-hour shifts or 1 twelve-hour shift, they usually start really early ... 6:30 or 7 am. This is so you have an opportunity to take report, do morning meds/assessments, etc. Lots of students in my class had small ch...

9. What should I do?

   NurseKitty NC replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Students

   No matter where you do your clinicals, remember that the impression you leave with the hospital can either make or break you. There were members of my clinical group who put forth extraordinary effort and were offered jobs six months before graduatio...

10. New Grad Friendly Hospitals in Georgia

    NurseKitty NC replied to NurseBunky's topic in Georgia

    I am graduating in May, and will be relocating to Kennesaw, GA from North Carolina. I will be living fairly close to Kennestone Hospital. What does anyone know about their new grad opportunities, employee satisfaction, etc.?

11. North Carolina vs New York RN Program?

    NurseKitty NC replied to EvinsAngel's topic in North Carolina

    Why not apply to some nursing programs in NC and see if you get accepted before making the decision to relocate or not. I was accepted the first try back when I applied, and I started the program right away. (I live in the Raleigh area.) Don't be foo...

12. How do you feel about paying for parking?

    NurseKitty NC replied to ICUUCME's topic in General Nursing

    I'd look really closely to see if parking is the only "con" on your list. I'd questions what else they expect you to pay for. There is only one hospital that makes employees pay for parking. In addition, they also offer lower salaries than other hos...

13. Paying for Healthcare

    NurseKitty NC replied to LoriRN911's topic in North Carolina

    From my own experience with Duke, their salaries are lower than any other area hospital, benefits are sub-par and expensive, and they are the only hospital in the area that makes employees pay for parking at $6/day! That plus the political environmen...

14. Relocating to NC

    NurseKitty NC replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina

    I just PMed you the name of a great real estate agent. As for schools, you will generally find better quality schools and more choices of schools in the Raleigh-Durham area as opposed to Wilmington (based on state test scores, graduation rates, and o...

15. Relocating to NC

    NurseKitty NC replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina

    Duke Hospital is one of the only places in the triangle area that will hire new grads directly into NICU or other specialty areas. Wake Med, REX, UNC, and most of the others require several years of Med-Surg experience before entering a specialty. Ma...