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  1. NC Student Nurses Association?

    Hello, The organization you are looking for is the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (NCANS). Their website is: http://www.ncans.org. You may want to go through your school's chapter to become a member. It is a great organizationa that ...
  2. Suggestions for Supplies

    Hello Everyone, I am a new RN who will be working on a cardiac stepdown unit and wanted to see if any of you have any suggestions of what supplies I should invest in. I have a Littman stethescope and after a little while may invest in a true Cardiac ...
  3. NC Hospitals

    Rex Healthcare in Raleigh is a smaller hospital than UNC and Duke, but it is a great hospital that has Magnet Status and an excellent reputation for treating their nurses well. Visit them at: http://www.rexhealth.com
  4. So confused.......

    First I want to say do not be too hard on yourself. I have heard that many people who did well in nursing school still do not pass the NCLEX. I know that this is a difficult time for you, but you know that you are meant to be a nurse, so don't let th...
  5. 75 questions...

    I first just want to give all honor and thanks to God. I truly know that no matter how hard I studied I could not have passed the NCLEX-RN without him. Next I want to say congrats to you all as well as thanks. I had my exam on July 9th and all your w...
  6. how do you know when you are ready to take the NCLEX?

    Can you please tell me what "priority book" you are talking about. I am currently using Saunders and the Kaplan book. Thanks CNS48
  7. Pre-nursing in the Raleigh/Durham area

    I am originally from DC and am a senior nursing student at UNC-Chapel Hill. I also have a degree in another field. Personally, I chose to do the 24 month program at UNC rather than the 14-month program. Both of these programs are very competitive. St...
  8. UNC ABSN program

    I am in my second/senior year of UNC-Chapel Hill's 24-month program. I also have a degree in another field. I considered applying for the Accelerated Program, but I am glad that I decided to stay with the 24-month program. Any program in nursing will...
  9. Hello MommytoZion, UNC Hospitals offers a residency program for all new grads in a variety of specialty areas. They also offer an Educational Loan in return for a work commitment. Feel free to visit their nursing website at:http://www.unchealthcare.o...
  10. I am a nursing student with one more year of school left. I am a student at UNC-Chapel Hill and am considering working at either UNC Hospitals or Cape Fear Valley Health System. Being a student at UNC, I am quite familiar with what this hospital has ...
  11. Confused Student; Please Advise!

    Thanks for all the information. I have one more year of nursing school to complete, so it's still early for me. I see the value of getting at least one year of medical-surgical experience as well as starting out in psych. I think it will depend what ...
  12. I am nursing student with one year of school left to complete. I have thoroughly enjoyed all my rotations thus far (med-surg, pediatrics and psychiatric nursing). I am the type of student who could see myself working in each of the rotations I had. B...
  13. In my opinion, the NCLEX isn't the only thing that US nurses should be measured against. The NCLEX only tests the minimum competencies needed for entry to practice. All nurses should want to be way above the minimum requirements. Also, there needs to...
  14. I have been lucky in that my husband has been very supportive. I am applying for nursing programs in a general region and to one school out of state. My husband hasn't said anything, but I know he is holding his breathe hoping that I get into a local...
  15. UNC-Chapel Hill BSN program???

    I am applying to UNC-CH traditional BSN (24 month) program. I have heard great things about their accelerated program, but it is very challenging and has a competitive admissions process. They have tons of students knocking their doors down due to th...