Pegasus65

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1. Postive THC random test

   Pegasus65 replied to RN117's topic in Recovery

   If you do not smoke on a regular basis you may not even test positive. It depends on many factors including body fat content, how much you had, how much thc content the marijuana had, and how many days passed between when you smoked, and when they d...

2. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   Pegasus65 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I can totally identify with what you just said. The entire time I worked at the hospital I felt like the proverbial "running pill pusher." It was basically, "take this and bye." Then we won't even go into the spectra phone that we all had to carry r...

3. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   Pegasus65 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I spent a year and a half on a hospital floor. I hated every minute of it. It's not for everyone and that doesn't make you a bad person OR a bad nurse. I tried my best to transfer to other floors to no avail. My floor had the reputation (and still do...

4. Low nurse wages in Health Department - worth it?

   Pegasus65 replied to Marshall1's topic in Public/Community

   I have been working med surg for the past year and a half. Definitely not for me. I did some of my clinicals in the health department... really enjoyed it and decided to apply when some positions became available. Was called for an interview and it w...

5. CANT DECIDE.....

   Pegasus65 replied to Tanisha_PCA's topic in LPN/LVN

   Go straight for the RN. I graduated LPN school in 2009. Unfortunately in my area, as in many other places, the jobs for LPNs are basically limited to LTC or clinics. While I have been told there are some good LTC facilities, I tried two of them and b...

6. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

   Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

   I figured you weren't going to have much luck with the financial aid office. I am just going to cross my fingers and hope for the best. I did find one clinic around here that said they would do the physical for like $35. I got to get it done this com...

7. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

   Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

   Hey no problem on the questions :) I called Dr. Echols .. they have an office at the end of Windsor Spring in Hephzibah and another office somewhere else in Augusta. I set up the appointment for the office on Windsor Spring since I live more out tha...

8. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

   Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

   Oh thanks for the info on the CVS clinic! I need to get that done also. I called one dentist office yesterday to find out about having the exam done and they wanted $274!! I am like are you crazy?? I finally found one that I went to a long time ag...

9. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

   Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

   lwhit, I used the one on Windsor Spring Road. They are really nice and you don't have to wait a long time usually. It is $34 for the titers. They told me it usually takes approximately two weeks to get them back. They can also do your PPD and syphill...

10. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    The packet has a checklist of things needed to be taken care of beforehand.. such as titers and immunizations required etc. I picked up my packet yesterday. They weren't ready then either, but Mrs. Casey-Evans went ahead and got me one together and h...

11. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    I truly do not think there is going to be a problem in sitting for the boards for a license in Georgia. In fact if you look at the approved nursing schools for GA on the GA BON's website you will see ATC is listed there. The only factor that could po...

12. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    I also got accepted. I am going to go ahead and attend. I checked the GA BON website and the school is an approved nursing school for the state and has the "initial" accreditation and I am willing to bet that since their LPN program IS nationally acc...

13. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    It is my understanding that they had the initial accreditation and I know the GA BON has them listed as an approved nursing school for Georgia. However, for some reason they did not get the full national accreditation when they were inspected this pa...

14. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    Well, I just decided to call and see what they would tell me. The woman I spoke with sounded extremely frustrated to be asked if there was any information. She told me that all they had been told is that they were still ranking the competitive progra...

15. Augusta Tech Fall 2012

    Pegasus65 replied to Britmum's topic in Georgia

    Gosh, I should certainly hope so! I will need time to give my job notice as well as make certain other arrangements. I had no idea they were going to drag it out like this! I am still hopeful of getting in, but there are so many applicants with good ...