Ok folks - it is that time again .... there are many new names and faces (well avatars anyway) on our web site ... time to get to know the North Carolina people.
Lets give a location - why you are there, your current nursing status and anything else you might want to share ....
I am Patrick, the moderator for the North Carolina Forum ... live in Asheville - moved here a year ago from Florida and love the mountains and the moderate climate .... can tell you that Hurricane Frances breezed through town last week and gave us a lot of headaches! Anyway, I am a nurse manager for a med-surg unit and a single father of 3. I attend the University of Phoenix and am hoping to graduate with my BSN-MSN in the very near future.
Specializes in Postpartum, Antepartum, Psych., SDS, OR.
Ca. is a great place to be. After doing contract work there, it was easy to see whey people fall in love with the scenery, climate and the many other offerings Ca. has. It does have the areas of traffic jams and creeping on the interstates, but there are the areas of laid back, and not so densley populated land that is in abundance. Enjoy yourself at work and play.
Hi I live in Henderson N.cCurrently I am taken pre- req to get into the ADN program I have my Medical assistant certification and Also My associates degree in Medical assisting I have two children 18 and 13
hello everybody! i am an rn with my bsn from east tennessee state university...class of 12/05.
i live in asheville, nc and work at the one hospital in town.
as i was looking through this thread i saw a thread that i had posted a long time ago...under a different name: gobabego! i have no idea when i did that but obviously i was in nursing school at the time. maybe i studied that memory out of my head?
i've seen a lot of people asking details about pay and "the job" so here is my info. i hope it helps. i started out making around $19.33/hr plus shift diff. and have gotten several raises over the year. i am now making $20.65/hr plus shift diff. i work nights - 7pm to 7am on a general medical surgical floor. the pace is fast and the work is physically exhausting. we are chronically understaffed. cost of living is very high. i have lived in asheville since i was about 4 and now that i am out on my own i am seeing just how high the cost of living is! i would suggest moving to a city with more than one hospital for all of you who are researching nc. competition is a great thing for the pay scale/benefits.
big shot out to you folks in murphy! i was born in andrews and my dad's side of the family still lives in murphy.
hi everyone! i'm just getting ready to start school in charlotte, nc for either nursing or radiology...i like what both have to offer and if i choose nursing, i would love to do the travel thing for awhile or forensic nursing. before now, i've been in mostly banking and real estate!
I am a new BSN grad and also new to this website. I am preparing for the NCLEX in which I will be taking in a few weeks. Keep me in your prayers, the lord has brought me this far I know he will keep on blessing me...
I am a nurse from Durham/Raleigh area (very familar with the creedmoor, butner, stem, oxford, henderson area). This is my first time posting here in this particular forum. I am excited to meet all you guys. Yes, the pay here in NC is not good at all, however, there are ways of making money you have to utilize your resources as well as network with other nurses in the community to find the best paying jobs. I also worked at Duke two years ago only started out at $19.00/hr as a new grad clinical staff nurse I (not a good salary in my opinion) for 7 months only and resigned. Shift diffs are offered and you make more working on the weekends. I am glad I made a wise decision to resign. Since, I am really enjoying my nursing career currently as a speciality nurse in acute/progressive critical care PRN (lots of good experience) making $30/hr base w/shift diff during the week-$4/weekend-$7+. I bascially work when I want to, shifts are always avl for PRN so don't worry one will definitely put the voice mail on at times (lots of overtime so don't worry). I know you say but PRN no benefits? correct. I work on the weekend only 2 days 12hour shifts at a nurisng home in Durham and receive full-benefits making $28/hr. I am so happy with the choices I have made I dont know what to do. I have plenty of time to travel and spend quality time with my family (balanced life). Guys don't stay anywhere where you are not happy. No matter where you work you set the energy in you life either negative or positive.
anybody here can tell me something regarding this what i need, the CP or the CES???? and which is easier one between the two. do i really need to take CGFNS exam first, it is requirement in NC?
specially to foreign nurses here who studied or aquire their nursing education outside the US can you pls. tell me the process that you took to be able to work as an RN in NC.
to all members, moderators.. answers, advice are very welcome and much appreciated.. thank you so much
gracey
Grayce,
You really need to contact the board of nursing and talk with a representative to seek correct clarification www.ncbon.com There should be a contact number of the website some where.
I recommend not cramming too much 2 weeks before your exam date. Take two weeks to just enjoy your life as this will increase your awareness of the knowledge that you already have. Limit your conversation with friends and fellow alumni at least 1 week prior to the exam, as this will help decrease your anxiety level and maintain positive energy around you. On the day of the exam eat a light breakfast, not too heavy. Stay positive, relax, relate, release and take the exam. Don't be distracted by what other people are doing when taking the exam, and/or if they finish before you. Stay focus. I took my exam in Charlotte, NC. Spend the night in the hotel the night before and loved it. That next morning I took the exam and received the entire number of exam questions...and passed.
I live in Granville County. Just outside of Durham. I have applied to LU online Masters program as road to CNS or Unit Based Educator postions. Hope to start this summer. Should hear anyday now.
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Hi fgoff,
Nice to meet you. I'm in your area all the time. Do you teach at one of the local colleges? I was at VGCC library this pass week doing some research for my online graduate classes.
New RN here in Winston Salem. Grew up in Asheville, grad from Ashville High School '93, then off to the Army, came back went to NCSU for BS then UNC-CH for BSN. Just graduated in May 07 and passed boards. Will start at Wake Forest U/Baptist Med Center in the MICU.
Specializes in Postpartum, Antepartum, Psych., SDS, OR.
Praise RN,
Thanks for the valuable information you shared with all the readers. Networking is a great way to learn and share. I hope to be working in the triangle area, am studying for the NCLEX and preparing my resume.
gracey
RN Zeke
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Ca. is a great place to be. After doing contract work there, it was easy to see whey people fall in love with the scenery, climate and the many other offerings Ca. has. It does have the areas of traffic jams and creeping on the interstates, but there are the areas of laid back, and not so densley populated land that is in abundance. Enjoy yourself at work and play.
Cay