RNDude1

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  1. CVCC (Catawba Valley CC) New or current students

    RNDude1 replied to Trilynjoy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    NOTE: I just noted the passing rate for CVCC in 2010: 73 percent (slightly more than 1-in-4 students failed on the first attempt). My view is that CVCC isn't a bad school, but they do a poor job of...

  2. RN Liability Insurance - NSO, ANA, or other?

    RNDude1 replied to nf87654's topic in General Nursing

    I also went NSO. The cost is SO small compared to the BIG comfort it provides. Get it--you can afford it with that spanking-new monster of a RN paycheck you'll be

  3. Can't Find References

    RNDude1 replied to shirleyujest's topic in General Nursing

    This can be a problem with currently functioning RNs because so many managers and facilities are restricted from giving Letters of Reference--only "Eligible for Rehire" statements. It hurts the people...

  4. HH Job interview tomorrow - Tips please!

    RNDude1 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    I just bailed a HH position--the Medicare requirements and associated paperwork are starting to impact patient care. But here are some questions for the interview: 1. What are the productivity...

  5. RN jobs with the most independence?

    RNDude1 replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    I recently bailed from a home health position with a major HH specialty provider. With all the medicare and new regulations hitting the industry, the paperwork and oversight has become horrendous. I...

  6. CMC New Grad Program

    RNDude1 replied to gigi01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did my NCLEX prep at UNC-Charlotte last May. I was told by several of the graduating BSN graduates there that CMC is only hiring BSN candidates in hope of obtaining their Magnet status (A national...

  7. Concept Curriculum in ADN Programs

    RNDude1 replied to soon2brnangel's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated from CVCC last May as part of the Class of 2010. Mine was the last class before they changed over to the state mandated new curriculum that relies less on lecture, and more on independent...

  8. CVCC (Catawba Valley CC) New or current students

    RNDude1 replied to Trilynjoy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated from CVCC last May as part of the Class of 2010. Mine was the last class before they changed over to the state mandated new curriculum that relies less on lecture, and more on independent...

  9. Interim vs. Gentiva

    RNDude1 replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in Home Health

    I worked for Gentiva for seven months. The paperwork and case management duties became unbearable as everyone in our office talked of working all night after completing visits during the day. Since...