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.
Checking in to say hello and that I have finally started my CNA classes at Randolph Community College here in Asheboro. I'm still studying to get my degrees in substance abuse counseling, but had to sideline that for the time being to get this certification in nursing (a man's got to work you know). My first test tomorrow evening, so wish me luck, as I wish the best to you all in your endeavors!
Hello, I'm Carrie. I'm a divorced mother of two, looking for a way into the nursing field. I was thinking I'd do an LPN program, but I'm having trouble finding one. Wish me luck!
Not sure where you are, but I started two months ago at RCC, Randolph Community College in Asheboro, NC. Love it and expect to be certified around September, if I pass the state exam. Hope this helps!
Hello everyone! My name is Aileen, I have been working as a CNA at a home health agency here in Charlotte, I just got an acceptance letter from Queens into their ASN program beginning in January...of course I am super excited to go into nursing school, needless to say though I am nervouse about how the schedule is going to be and how I am going to pay. I have a 2 year old daughter so I am worried I will not have to much time with her when I start school because I HAVE to work while in school, no other options. Does anyone here go to Queens or went to Queens?
The hard work will pay off in the end. Do all you can do to go to school and become a nurse. Jobs may be tighter right now but they are still there and the money makes it worth it most days. Good luck to all who want to be a nurse.
I had to sacrifice time with my young children as I worked 3rd shift, went to school during the mornings and napped in the afternoons, the guilt was there but remember in the long run you are providing a stable future and you will be a great role model for you child.
hey....I'm annie...and I've been on here for years.... I am an LPN...again, on that, for years, like 100 yrs. I live in wilmington, nc.,(was born n raised in syracuse ny, n loved it growin up, but geeeez, ya can only take so much snow n cold!!!!!!) moved here from pinehurst, yeah, I married a golfer....(cuz I actually lived in va beach and worked for sentara...GREAT COMPANY!!!!), then we had to compromise on getting both ocean and golf and ended up here in wilmington n I just lovvvvvvvvvve the beaches!!!!!!!!!! whew! ok...
I have a zillion yrs pedies experience, 2 yrs of ER/urgentcare from norfolk va.:onbch:
kinda coasted for a while, decided I really still like nursing....sooooooo...am presently doing the lpn to bsn thru ISU. reeeeeeeeeeeaallly reeeeaaalllyyyy sloooowwllyyyy. too slowly, in fact, behind, and I need to correct that.
thanx for listening! oh...and I love kayaking!!! I live right by the ICWW.... if anyone needs to contact me...please send me a private message (PM) or contact me thru e-mail in my profile page
e everyone and good luck on following your dreams if you believe you will achieve your dreams then you will succeed. Taking boards August 25th and will be a LPN at 40 years old so you are never to olds to follow your dreams it just takes some of us a little while longer to get there. :wink2:
Specializes in OR, ER, Med-Surg, ICU, CCU, Home Health.
Hi! I'm Beth from Chapel Hill, NC. I came here 3 yrs. ago as a travel nurse and decided to stay. I work in the operating room and have for 27 yrs. I've been in nursing for 37 yrs. Started as a LPN, became a RN in 1995. I got my CNOR this year. I love the OR. :redbeathe:heartbeat:redbeathe
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.
Well do your thing patrick!!! I am Katie I just moved here from Florida in July 09.I graduated from FAMU in May and looking for my big break!! it seems that no one wants to train new nurses up here. But other than that I love the weather.
:welcome:
BonesCo
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Bones Here,
Checking in to say hello and that I have finally started my CNA classes at Randolph Community College here in Asheboro. I'm still studying to get my degrees in substance abuse counseling, but had to sideline that for the time being to get this certification in nursing (a man's got to work you know). My first test tomorrow evening, so wish me luck, as I wish the best to you all in your endeavors!
More to be revealed...
Peace