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  1. What do u do when there are no mothers/babies in unit?
    That would never happen on our unit!! We deliver over 3,000 babies a year!! We also end up working most of our call days.
    May 12, '12
    Forum: Ob/Gyn Nursing
  2. New mother baby nurse to be ...would love some advice about what the hardships are.
    Same here!
    Mar 30, '12
    Forum: Ob/Gyn Nursing
  3. Postpartum/Antepartum from MedSurg/Tele?
    I can't speak to transferring from Medsurg to PP, but I currently work PP (first job out of nursing school) and I LOVE it!! If you can handle medsurg, you'd pick up PP in no time!! :-)
    Feb 21, '12
    Forum: Ob/Gyn Nursing
  4. 2012: Hospitals and other facilities hiring new grads in NC?
    Cape Fear in Fayetteville hires new grads
    Feb 7, '12
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  5. What does the job outlook look like in Fayetteville?
    I would contact a recruiter at Cape Fear. I know there are lots of openings so I would give someone a call to follow up on your application. I can't give any advice on Womack (as they don't...
    Jan 6, '12
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  6. NCLEX-RN in CA & Pearson Vue trick?
    Yay!! Congratulations!!! :)
    Dec 13, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  7. NCLEX-RN in CA & Pearson Vue trick?
    Yeah, I wouldn't say anything until you get your results and I found it hard to believe the "trick" but hopefully it will put you at ease until you get your official ones. I'm sure you passed :-)
    Dec 8, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  8. NCLEX-RN in CA & Pearson Vue trick?
    The "trick" worked for everyone I know who tried it :-)
    Dec 8, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  9. Cover your mouth....the right way!
    I SOOOOO agree with you!!! I can't stand seeing people cough or sneeze into their hands. I always use my elbow and my 7 year old has been doing this for years. I saw Doc cover his cough with the...
    Nov 7, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?
    I guess I got lucky. Our local hospital is in need of nurses and I was hired (in April) before graduation (in May) into the position I wanted. After reading a lot of posts on this forum, I feel...
    Nov 5, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  11. Start in Postpartum or L&D?
    This makes me sad to read that "postpartum nurses hardly do anything." I work my butt off, have started plenty of IV's, done multiple blood draws, and provided a plethora of patient education and...
    Oct 20, '11
    Forum: Ob/Gyn Nursing
  12. FLA to NC-New Grad
    Cape Fear in Fayetteville hired a ton of new grads this year :-)
    Sep 5, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  13. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
    What do you want to know?
    Sep 3, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  14. Timeline for licensure by exam
    So are u taking it tomorrow?
    Aug 25, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  15. Graduating soon, need advice for getting a job!
    I wasn't able to precept on the floor I wanted to work on, but after I applied for the position, I hand walked my resume down to the manager and introduced myself. I got the interview and the job! ...
    Aug 25, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  16. How to transition from nursing school to first nursing job
    I agree, there's really no good way to prepare. I'm in my first job - still orienting. If you are in a specialty or a certain type of floor you might brush up on that area, other than that, just be...
    Aug 25, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  17. Timeline for licensure by exam
    [quote=airborneinf82;5540297]So when it is complete it will say online that the background check was complete? How long did it take do you know? My stuff shows received and then also sent to the...
    Aug 22, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  18. Timeline for licensure by exam
    I graduated May 12th and got my ATT on the 25th. I sent all my background stuff in before graduation and it was done prior to my graduation. It all updated on the website as it was completed.
    Aug 19, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  19. scared!
    Did you try it again later or just that one time?
    Jul 8, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  20. No blood and guts;cut out to be an RN?
    I second what GrnTea said. I also am not one for blood and guts, and that concerned me when I decided to pursue Nursing, but I made it through nursing school without seeing anything too terrible -...
    Jul 8, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  21. NC license verification
    My license actually posted in less than 24 hours on the BON website :-) i was shocked to see it so soon!
    Jun 17, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  22. NC license verification
    The students in my class who took it the first week of june had it show up right away (within 48 hours), but the ones who have just taken it this Monday are still waiting. I'm assuming, as more...
    Jun 16, '11
    Forum: North Carolina Nursing
  23. Resume help plz, civiliian army nurse position
    Did you use the resume builder on usajobs? They want much more detail than what you'd include in a civilian resume. A civilian resume is typically 1 page, however, the federal could be anywhere...
    Mar 22, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  24. Used "Nursing Board Busters" book?
    Thanks for the review, Julie. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I have Saunders and am looking into Kaplan, as well. I've signed up to do the Hurst review after graduation but I got an email...
    Mar 21, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  25. Used "Nursing Board Busters" book?
    Has anyone used this book, "Nursing Board Busters?" http://www.nursingboardbusters.com/ I can't find any reviews about it. Thanks!
    Mar 6, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum