ICU11

ICU11 has 2 years experience and specializes in Neurology.

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1. Cover letter, ok to admit wanting better hours?

   ICU11 replied to MrsNicuNurse's topic in Ambulatory

   I landed a job in a clinic recently by applying within my specialty, Neuro, and emphasized my desire to work with this population, wanting more time for patient education, etc. I also asked to shadow. When she asked in the interview what I wouldn't...

2. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

   ICU11 replied to Rthom09's topic in North Carolina

   I applied and got into both Duke and UNC. I loved Duke when I interviewed, but ultimately the price led me to pick UNC. I am so happy I went to UNC. I would have really struggled to pay the Duke loans on a nursing salary. Go with UNC if you get i...

3. CCRN salary in Dallas hospitals

   ICU11 posted a topic in Texas

   Do Dallas hospitals pay more for CCRN? I am applying for jobs in the ICU at Parkland and Baylor and just wondering what hourly pay to expect. I only have 1.5 years experience but BSN and CCRN.

4. 2012: Hospitals and other facilities hiring new grads in NC?

   ICU11 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina

   All of the hospitals in the Triangle area are hiring new grads. UNC, WakeMed, Duke, etc.

5. NEW RN ....just accept any job?

   ICU11 replied to bumblebee2010's topic in New Nurse

   I agree with the previous posters to get experience, but in my case I did turn down the first job I was offered. I had an interview lined up for an ICU position, so I gambled and turned down the first job offer. I did end up getting the ICU job tha...

6. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

   ICU11 replied to bornthisway's topic in New Nurse

   I ended up being hired into an ICU at a teaching hospital where I live- I asked to shadow after my interview and hit it off with the nurses. I think being a good fit for the unit is a plus, so if you can shadow and be friendly while you are there t...

7. Watts, UNC or Durham Tech???

   ICU11 replied to nursetopray's topic in North Carolina

   Do the prereqs at a CC. Some you can take online. It is much faster to go the UNC route. I had to take ALL of the prereqs and did them in just two semesters at a CC. UNC is extremely competitive, so you need to get all A's in prereqs and write go...

8. Watts, UNC or Durham Tech???

   ICU11 replied to nursetopray's topic in North Carolina

   I have a BA, have kids, etc. I chose to go to UNC. It is much less time than doing an ADN or Diploma program, esp. if you want to get an MSN later. If you have a decent GPA try to go to UNC. I did the ABSN program, 4 semesters, and that is much c...

9. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina

   I know of people who got waitlisted for last January and got accepted anywhere from a week later to right before school.

10. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina

    No, but if you do well in clinical you probably won't have a problem. I am not worried! :)

11. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina

    I applied to both and ultimately went to UNC. It is a great program for a great price. I ended up spending a lot of money to apply to Duke. If I had it to do over again, I would not even apply to Duke until hearing from Carolina. Good luck!

12. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina

    I am in the ABSN program now. It is very competitive. I really love it. Great program!!!!

13. pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

    ICU11 replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have three kids, 4, 2, and 1. I am in an ABSN 14 month program. I have more time with my kids than if I worked full time. The kids stay with their grandmother or my husband while I am in class.. I have class 4 days a week. Anyway, I think in s...

14. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina

    Well, I live relatively close to Wake Med and not far from Rex where clinicals might be. I own a home so it seems silly not to commute. Uprooting 5 people for 14 months of school doesn't seem worth it. I am focusing on the positives I guess- I wi...

15. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina

    Nogames- I have about a 40 minute commute too. I will probably be parking at the Friday Center park n ride. You don't need a pass for this lot. Congrats on your acceptance BTW. :)