GSOnurse replied to heebs79's topic in NP Students
I was accepted into the MSN-FNP program. I live in Jamestown/High Point. I received my acceptance letter via email on 5-3-2016. On Monday (6-6-2016), I was told that the MSN-FNP nursing orientation would be on 7-19-2016 from 8am-5pm. Then the Grad...
GSOnurse replied to Ready2beAccepted's topic in North Carolina
By the way, my name is Andy. I am very glad to be going to GTCC, as I live in Jamestown. I also work at Moses Cone Hospital. Just in case I didn't get into to GTCC, I appled to DCCC, Randolph & FTCC. I might actually consider DCCC, if I get a...
I would suggest becoming a CNA first. You should easily be able to handle the trainging for this. Some states allow you to challenge the CNA exam, without having any training. If this is the case in your state, I am sure that you mother could show...
I will be submitting my application in August for January 2012. I look forward to getting a BSN in the shortest time possible. I am currently working in a hospital, I hope this experience helps in the application process. Good luck to all that app...
I took my exam in Greensboro. It was stressful, but I passed. I suggest that you study the manual that the state provides. It tells you everything that you need to know. There are also videos on youtube that you can watch.
You will probably get used to the smell of BMs. I just finished A&P I. All of my lab partners were complaining on the smell of the cats were dissecting. For me, it walk a cakewalk, compared to BMs all day. One thing that can be worse than a B...
I am in NC. In NC we do have a position called Medication Aide. I believe that these employees can distribute some medications. If your friend is passing meds, injecting insulin, etc, she should be a nurse! Your friend could be in real trouble if...
If you can manage to work as a CNA during nursing school, I would reccomend it. Even if you are PRN or Relief. At least you would be in the system. Your chances are most likely higher at a location where you are already employed. I will be starti...
I decided that I wanted to be a nurse, after my wife was in the hospital for 2 weeks. At the time, it was too later for me to apply for the accelerated program that was starting in 1 month. So, I decided to go challenge the NC state CNA exam. I pa...
I would suggest that you do any CNA work. If you plan to do home health after nursing school, then take the job with Bayada. If you don't want to work in home health, try to find a job in a hospital or nursing home. Any of these places should work...