NurseKitty NC

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1. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

   NurseKitty NC replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   As far as prerequisites go, Duke accepts courses taken at community colleges as long as the courses meet certain requirements. Just make sure you get approval from Duke before taking your...

2. Anatomy and Physc.

   NurseKitty NC replied to pitaha's topic in Georgia Nursing

   How long ago did you take your Anatomy? The reason I ask is because if it's been a few years, you may find that you'll benefit from taking the full Anatomy & Physiology sequence again. The subject...

3. moving to NC just for LPN to RN program

   NurseKitty NC replied to tommybrowner's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Have you considered looking into an RN program at a community college near Charlotte? Most community colleges do not have "waiting lists," but rather admit students based on academic merit. Most will...

4. Duke ABSN - work + school?

   NurseKitty NC replied to chickenlake's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I have a few friends that have gone through the program. Some worked, some didn't, some had small children at home, some had very active social lives ... Basically, those who wanted to succeed badly...

5. Anyone out there go to Wake Tech?!?!?!

   NurseKitty NC replied to butterfly80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I too had difficulty dealing with Wake Tech. I applied the the RN program, completed all my prerequisites, attended orientation, and waited for what seemed like forever. I called the admissions...

6. Are there any CNA jobs with high pay rates?

   NurseKitty NC replied to nlw59bba's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   In the Raleigh-Durham area, CNAs make anywhere from $7 to $9 just starting out. Even after several years experience, it is rare to make even $10. You might want to reconsider quitting your job if you...

7. Wellstar Kennestone Oncology Unit

   NurseKitty NC posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

   Hi everyone! Last week I applied for an RN position at Kennestone Hospital, Oncology unit. So far I've heard mixed reviews on this hospital. Does anyone reading this work at Kennestone? How do you...

8. Questions re: Clinicals

   NurseKitty NC replied to Blessone's topic in Georgia Nursing

   In most schools, whether you do 2 six-hour shifts or 1 twelve-hour shift, they usually start really early ... 6:30 or 7 am. This is so you have an opportunity to take report, do morning...

9. New Grad Friendly Hospitals in Georgia

   NurseKitty NC replied to NurseBunky's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I am graduating in May, and will be relocating to Kennesaw, GA from North Carolina. I will be living fairly close to Kennestone Hospital. What does anyone know about their new grad opportunities,...

10. North Carolina vs New York RN Program?

    NurseKitty NC replied to EvinsAngel's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Why not apply to some nursing programs in NC and see if you get accepted before making the decision to relocate or not. I was accepted the first try back when I applied, and I started the program...

11. How do you feel about paying for parking?

    NurseKitty NC replied to ICUUCME's topic in General Nursing

    I'd look really closely to see if parking is the only "con" on your list. I'd questions what else they expect you to pay for. There is only one hospital that makes employees pay for parking. In...

12. Paying for Healthcare

    NurseKitty NC replied to LoriRN911's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    From my own experience with Duke, their salaries are lower than any other area hospital, benefits are sub-par and expensive, and they are the only hospital in the area that makes employees pay for...

13. Relocating to NC

    NurseKitty NC replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just PMed you the name of a great real estate agent. As for schools, you will generally find better quality schools and more choices of schools in the Raleigh-Durham area as opposed to Wilmington...

14. Relocating to NC

    NurseKitty NC replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke Hospital is one of the only places in the triangle area that will hire new grads directly into NICU or other specialty areas. Wake Med, REX, UNC, and most of the others require several years of...

15. Strange Nursing Student

    NurseKitty NC replied to NurseKitty NC's topic in General Nursing

    Scary situations like those recently mentioned above make me really wish that nursing programs mandated a personal interview as part of the selection process. Think about it ... with so many students...