kitty25

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1. How do I get a job as a PCT

   kitty25 replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

   I work as a PCT now in a hospital & I swear . . . I could not get a job as a PCT or CNA to save my life!!! --- keep in mind, I am a senior in a BSN nursing program! Unfortunately, it all comes down to who you know- if you have an inside connecti...

2. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

   kitty25 replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

   WOW- so i just searched this whole thread for Algernon's results. what's up man??? remember . . . it's just a test that you can take again! :heartbeat

3. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

   kitty25 replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks! - what a great story . . . very amusing- probably because your personality fits me to a "T." I graduate in December, unfortunately- I DO have a job waiting on a passing score, so I'll be sitting in the 9 hour, 4 day review class. Hope you p...

4. Wake Forest Ior Forsyth ICU?

   kitty25 replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks for the input WolfpackRed- I guess my biggest concern is coming straight out of school into WFUBMC's 3 month orientation compared to Forsyth's 6 month plan. I'm also a little intimidated by the open floor plan of the ICU at Wake Forest- it se...

5. Wake Forest Ior Forsyth ICU?

   kitty25 posted a topic in North Carolina

   Big (& EXCITING) decision to make: I am a December new grad & have to make a decision of either working in ICU @ Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center or Forsyth Medical Center. I have been sorting out pros & cons based on my per...

6. New Grad seeking CCU/ICU job!

   kitty25 replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina

   paacollins - If you could find out whether or not Baptist actually starts new grads in an ICU setting I would be grateful; Good luck on finding your dream job!

7. New Grad seeking CCU/ICU job!

   kitty25 replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks so much, paacollins! My last semester is this fall- I'm in Charlotte, & desperately hoping to get my preceptorship in ICU. I will check out Winston-Salem. Are you planning on working there? --- Neuro ICU sounds interesting as well.

8. New Grad seeking CCU/ICU job!

   kitty25 replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina

   ~ I have seen many good critiques of the new grad fellowship program @ WakeMed. However, I do have one question- I understand that in order to apply for this program, I must submit an application online- they have all of their jobs posted (including...

9. New Grad seeking CCU/ICU job!

   kitty25 posted a topic in North Carolina

   Hello- I will be graduating with my BSN in December, & am wondering if anybody has information about new grads starting out in a critical care setting in NC. ~Much Appreciated

10. Serotonin and weight

    kitty25 replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    quite an interesting article- i've always been intrigued by the topic of weight issues related to NT altering drugs/mental health concerns. i guess it really depends on the individual (client)- whether or not they gain or lose weight w/ concurrent us...

11. Serotonin and weight

    kitty25 replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    REUPTAKE INHIBITOR: SSRI's inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, allowing more of this neurotransmitter available; in a sense- increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain

12. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    kitty25 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    when i first started clinicals, i just had to have a specific nursing brand shoe. i chose a cute pair of nursemates, OMG- the most UNCOMFORTABLE shoes i have ever worn! after my first day, i ran out & found a pair of all white pumas & they ...

13. FAll 2008 Grads! Crazy yet?

    kitty25 replied to madampomfrey's topic in General Students

    OMG- same here, december can't come soon ENOUGH! I'm definitely getting anxious w/ all of this down time thinking about the next steps- especially applying for jobs. There are sooooo many opportunities! I've been thinking more & more about a n...

14. Alaska Nursing

    kitty25 replied to Merideth's topic in Alaska

    - i agree! - i am a north carolina soon-to-be BSN graduate (dec '08) considering a BIG move to Anchorage. i would also like any info about current & near future job opportunities. my dream job is to start out in ICU; however, the requisites on l...

15. Need Information About Charlotte

    kitty25 replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina

    hi, i am currently a junior in the bsn program @ uncc. yes, it is an extremely competitive program. in order to be accepted for the upper division (the actual nursing program), a calculated application gpa is the most important factor. it differs fro...