tryingtobeanurse

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1. Mercy School of Nursing Charlotte Wait List

   tryingtobeanurse replied to csaund29's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree that the BSN may be required eventually, however, the NCLEX pass rate of Mercy cannot be ignored. These graduates seem to be much better prepared for entry into practice due to the exceptional amount of clinical experience they receive in the...

2. NCLEX Pass Rates For Charlotte Area Nursing Programs

   tryingtobeanurse replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in North Carolina

   I almost completely forgot about CPCC!!!! I remember hearing complaints about the difficult time people had in getting prereq completed there because of the large number of students. It has probably all changed now. My question to you specifically i...

3. TEAS versions - I'm confused

   tryingtobeanurse replied to GGBRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There may not be a difference but you do want to ask which version in case there is one. I guess some schools have updated to version V while others still use one of the older versions. You can probably email ati to ask what the difference is betwe...

4. Time to poop or get off of the pot

   tryingtobeanurse posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have slowly been pursuing nursing school pre-reqs. This has been going on since 2008. I could have gone much faster, I could have transferred a lot of general credits from my earlier college experience. I have come to the realization that I am stal...

5. NCLEX Pass Rates For Charlotte Area Nursing Programs

   tryingtobeanurse posted a topic in North Carolina

   I looked on the NCBON website just to check the NCLEX pass rates for Charlotte area programs over the last five years. I was both surprised and somewhat disappointed. Of course, Mercy School of Nursing had the best avg over the last five years. That...

6. Questions and concerns going to school at 36

   tryingtobeanurse replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You'll do fine. I am also an older student. But because I am still employed I have been taking it slow and steady. You may find that you will have an edge over younger students. Your employment history will have taught you about time and priority...

7. Nursing Prerequisites.....How Hard?

   tryingtobeanurse replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The science classes will probably be the more difficult classes. The psychology and sociology will be more fun. Especially the child development. Nutrition was very easy for me. If possible get your strongest subjects out of the way first. So that y...

8. Should I Take Micro and AP 2 at the same time?

   tryingtobeanurse posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I work 40 hours a week and finally after several semesters I was able to get both AP 2 and Microbiology. Here is the problem. I work a third shift job. From 10pm -7am Sunday -Thursday. I will have to be in class from 1pm to 8:45pm on Tues. and Thurs...

9. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

   tryingtobeanurse replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   In my state we have 5 skills. 1. Hand washing(this is always the first skill and the rest are random picks) 2. Measuring urinary output. 3. Ted hose 4. Catheter Care 5. Occupied bed The worse was occupied bed. We have about 25 minutes in NC to comp...

10. Keeping Yourself Motivated...

    tryingtobeanurse replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am also glad that this has been posted. I am also working on pre-reqs. I am attempting to get into a certain program that requires AP I and II and microbiology to be completed prior to acceptance. Well, the classes I need are full. So I have noth...

11. CNA 2

    tryingtobeanurse replied to ElphieDegreend's topic in CNA/MA

    cna II in different states may have different meanings. In the state of north carolina, CNA 2's are able to perform additional duties such as oxygen therapy, suctioning etc. This is not within the CNA I scope of practice in NC. There is additional ...

12. Need some advice

    tryingtobeanurse replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It would be one thing if it was just one semester. It was 6 semesters. I left school at the end of my junior year. It is amazing with my grades that I was able to stay that long. I ended up on academic probation. I wish I knew then what I know n...

13. Need some advice

    tryingtobeanurse posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Here is my dilemma. The first time I went to college in the early '90s my grades were absolutely terrible. Not because I couldn't do the work, but because I was very immature and treated college like a three year parent sponsored party. Now, that I...

14. Question about the NC State CNA Skills Exam

    tryingtobeanurse replied to Kim8501's topic in North Carolina

    One thing I will add is that some people fail because they run out of time. When you practice your skills try to use a timer. Make sure you get the occupied bed down to less than four minutes. I passed my state exam in May 2008 and I almost ran ...

15. Should I pursue a CNA II certificate?

    tryingtobeanurse replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in NC and we only go as far as CNA II nor such thing here as a CNA III here. But I think I will go for the CNA II such for the experience. Thanks