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1. RN to BSN ?

   sdrn04 replied to GoBuckeyez10's topic in North Carolina

   So, I looked over their website. It says their program can be completed on a part-time basis over 2 years, I'm assuming you can do it full-time and complete it in 1 year? I've waited so long to do this that I just want to get it over and done with, ...

2. Civilian Nusing in NC

   sdrn04 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Government

   The 1 year experience is required for specialized areas (NICU, ICU). However, several new grads were hired recently for my unit, Mother/Baby. They are GS positions, Womack no longer uses Spectrum or other contract nurses in the Maternal Child Health ...

3. Civilian Nusing in NC

   sdrn04 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Government

   Hi, you can apply at Womack Army Medical Center (Ft. Bragg) through USA jobs on the internet, they are currently hiring RN's in ICU, Stepdown, NICU, & Mother/Baby. You can also call the civilian personnel office, althought I don't have the number...

4. Army Nurse Thinking going To Air Force

   sdrn04 replied to Guest193822's topic in Government

   Thanks so much! You provided the answers I was looking for. I just want to make the most informed decision so that I don't have any regrets in the future. By the way, which agency are you going to be employed with? It seems to be a great opportunity ...

5. Army Nurse Thinking going To Air Force

   sdrn04 replied to Guest193822's topic in Government

   Hi, I have been in a GS nursing position for a about 6 months now but would love to be a part of the uniformed service. I'm really interested in the USPHS because I have small children and am not interested in long deployments. I was just wondering h...

6. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

   sdrn04 replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Where is this hospital in NC? I work in Fayetteville, base is 19.25 (with 1 year's experience), $4.00 night shift diff, and $1.10 specialty pay. Weekend diff is an extra $3.50. I thought I was bringing home the big bucks!

7. Magnesium Sulfate Policy in your hospital

   sdrn04 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, everyone! I've only been working in L&D for about 6 months, have been an RN for about 1 1/2 years. I've been recruited as a member of our unit's clinical research & policies committee. We meet next week and the policy we're reviewing/upda...

8. UNC-Charlotte RN-BSN

   sdrn04 replied to sdrn04's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks everyone for all the feedback! I actually have received 2 emails from them encouraging me to fax my transcripts for review, they gave me contacts and seemed pretty friendly. I also contacted UNC-W by phone, just found out they also have an onl...

9. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

   sdrn04 replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government

   Which VA in NC is the best?

10. UNC-Charlotte RN-BSN

    sdrn04 replied to sdrn04's topic in North Carolina

    Thanks for replying, I see what you mean about the pass rate, but I'm already an RN, I'm interested in the BSN completion program. I was just wondering how the classes are, if it is mostly group discussions and papers, how helpful instructors are, et...

11. UNC-Charlotte RN-BSN

    sdrn04 replied to sdrn04's topic in North Carolina

    OK, haven't had a reply yet. I've tried to contact several different people affiliated with the BSN program at UNC-Charlotte by email and phone with no reply, is this a bad sign? Would appreciate any info regarding this school and their program, tia!

12. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    sdrn04 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    Sorry, I missed that. I can see now why that would have been difficult for you. Thanks for answering my post!

13. UNC-Charlotte RN-BSN

    sdrn04 posted a topic in North Carolina

    Hi, all! Just wondering if anyone has any info regarding UNC-Charlotte's RN-BSN program? I'm interested in their online program, they seem to have the least core requirements and the website says it can be completed in 1 calendar year. I tried email...

14. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    sdrn04 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    Hi, I was just wondering if you could give me some specifics as to why being in the Army Nurse Corps and being a mom didn't work out for you. I am 33 and civilian, have been an RN for a little over a year. I'm very interested in joining the AF as a n...

15. Deet & seizures?

    sdrn04 replied to sdrn04's topic in Pediatric

    Glad your son has also remained seizure-free, but hypoglycemia was ruled out as a cause for my son's seizure. They checked his blood sugar in the ED, it was normal, in the 90's I believe. Thanks for your input, anyways. Stephanie