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  1. UNC rocks in pay, nurse satisfaction, floor condition, magmnt support, etc....
  2. Duke Hospital

    I've worked at Duke and find it to be okay. Just OKAY. It's got the supplies, technology and reputation. I'll give them that. But as far as pay, they're the lowest paying hospital in the area. That still shocks me! And I'm not talking about $1 ...
  3. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    It would be easier for you to just wait till you get there and do it all at once. I flew to cali in December and got my temp license in lesss than an hour, me and a group of friends. Just have your paperwork filled out and your check. They do the ...
  4. hospitals that hire new grads?

    UNC has awesome residency programs. You are put on the unit to practice but also get more classroom training. It's great. You often come outbetter prepared then someone who went somewhere else, spent 6-12 weeks following different people around an...
  5. new grad positions?

    I don't know if they are necessarily posted as new grads post but I know for sure they are hiring new grads. They are hiring in maternity for sure. I see a new one everyday.
  6. new grad positions?

    Duke, UNC Healthcare, Rex, etc... all of them will hire you. And it's only a couple of hours away from the ocean. I understand about being sick of the winters. I escaped from NY and I'm IN LOVE WITH NC!!!!
  7. Has anyone done the MSN Online program at ECU?

    ***** I don't know exactly what you are looking for but UNC-CH's online program is for RN-BSN. Their MSN programs are on campus.
  8. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    *************** Now this brought tears to my eyes. I am moved immensely. It's good to know that there are people out there like you. I don't know you but I would have been pleased and honored to know you. Thank you again for this very uplifting a...
  9. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Oh my gosh, SharonH, THANK YOU FOR THIS! I am sitting at work reading and my mouth dropped open at some of the posts I read. I';m just sitting here in shock, wondering how to respond. You put it well. Very well said!
  10. I cant shake this feeling...

    ****************** I read your post and it instantly took me back to '00 when I was a brand new nurse! It almost brings tears to my eyes because it's just how I felt. I was anxious, stressed and miserable. I took a job at a major teacher hospital ...
  11. I'm ready to go and get my MSN and I'm having a hard time deciding where to go. I like UNC-CH's programs but they are on campus. I have 2 kids and plan on keeping my job (I work 3 days 1 week and 2 the other). Duke has an online program but it's t...
  12. North Carolina Roll Call

    Kimmie, Hi! I'm glad you've found this site! It's awesome isn't it? Anyway, I'm glad you are re-prioritizing and are making plans to do what makes you happy. You are not alone in that pursuit. :-) I respect you, your plans and your privacy. Wha...
  13. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

    No, DON"T let it go! Address it!!! Decide what you will and will not accept and make it be known. They smell the newness in you and are going to test you. It's done to experienced nurses never mind newbies. Having been a nurse traveler, I had to...
  14. Graduate RN moving to NC

    The Southpoint area is nice but is getting pricey. Norhtern Durham is booming and you can still find nice and affordable spots there. Tons of new communities in east Durham that are awesome to live in: Grove Park, Brightleaf, brightwood Trails, Rav...
  15. I totally agree with JAPAHO41!!! I moved to NC a little over a year ago and came straight to Duke, believing that from their reputation, I would learn a ton and so on. I have not been impressed. Not at all. I did traveling contracts for a while b...