PlayaChickRN

PlayaChickRN specializes in PACU.

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1. UNCC FNP 2019

   PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in NP Students

   Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for the GRE? I'm thinking about doing a Kaplan Q bank subscription. Took a predictor test, did ok... We'll see. - When do you plan on taking the GRE? Late October? - Who did you pick to write your ...

2. UNCC FNP 2019

   PlayaChickRN posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi! I'm currently looking into getting all of my ducks in a row to apply to UNCC FNP program for Fall 2019. I thought it'd be good to start up a topic for us prospective students to meet up. Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for th...

3. Should I pursue an NP degree? I need advice

   PlayaChickRN replied to vmm1995's topic in NP Students

   An NP in PACU? I'm currently an RN in pacu getting my graduate application together for NP and was wondering if there was such a thing as a PACU NP... The hospital I work for does not have one and we're the biggest PACU in the region (Trauma I). Coul...

4. CPCC Fall 2015

   PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina

   Hi CPCC peeps! I'm excited for Monday!!! Everyone ready?!

5. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

   PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

   Hi! I'll bring mine just in case. I'm also going to bring the dosage calculations book as it looks like something we'll probably hit up early on. I'm starting to get excited!! I plan to sit front and center if you want to chat when we have a break. ...

6. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

   PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

   I don't think there is a facebook page yet, I checked. Our orientation was back in April, so I really have no clue what we'll do other than probably go over expectations and intros and all that. I'm not really anxious or anything, just thought it'd b...

7. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

   PlayaChickRN posted a topic in General Students

   As the first day of nursing school is quickly coming for many of us, I was wondering if any veterans could give a quick tip or two to help us on our way? What should we take on the first day? Our whole book list or just a pencil and paper? Is it ...

8. Cpcc nursing program 2016

   PlayaChickRN replied to Futurenursemo's topic in School Programs

   I can't remember exactly, somewhere around 88%. I know some made it in with scores just at the cut score though. Don't worry too much about it, just study and take it understanding the cut scores for each subject. You can only miss 4 questions (I thi...

9. Cpcc nursing program 2016

   PlayaChickRN replied to Futurenursemo's topic in School Programs

   Hi! I'm starting the nursing program at CPCC this fall. The most important thing is to get your TEAS score at or above the required mark. If you have most of your pre-reqs done that helps too. Good luck!

10. NC nursing programs without TEAS test, TEAS prep help, etc

    PlayaChickRN replied to roadrunner517's topic in North Carolina

    Hi, I know the TEAS can be difficult for a lot of people. I would suggest she get the ATI TEAS book and the practice tests. She can treat studying as a class over the summer and really learn the information well. I found that the key to the test in ...

11. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina

    Well... we got less information than I was anticipating. I was hoping there would be more info on costs and schedules related to the program. Maybe even an overview of what we can expect our first week of class. Oh well...

12. Hospital night shift?

    PlayaChickRN replied to Dmborland's topic in CNA/MA

    I had to double check that I had not unknowingly authored this topic myself! I'm in your exact situation, just finishing up orientation for a cardiac tele 7p-7a job. I am also in school now, for the next month or so. I'm already feeling the crazy com...

13. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina

    See you at orientation!!

14. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina

    Congrats thomas0831 !!! I'm getting really excited to get the ball rolling. Are any of you starting to get supplies? I am looking into purchasing a stethoscope soon. I'll probably ask at orientation what is required but have any of you gotten any o...

15. New Grad ADN job at Level 1 Trauma Center

    PlayaChickRN replied to Jamiejill7's topic in General Students

    Jamie, I don't have anything valuable to add to this post, however, I also would LOVE to be a flight nurse or even a Trauma I RN. I'm in Charlotte and hope to work towards that goal. I'm just in school working as a CNA in the hospital system, hoping...