OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    CEN review-which one to get

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone. I'm gonna check the ones mentioned
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    FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    OBigdog26 replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Subbed
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    Just Interviewed for an ER job and have a question

    OBigdog26 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Wow, I haven't heard of interview techniques you have described. I assume it would be nerve wracking. I have worked in ICU and the ED and have never been grilled like that. Make sure the ED is where...
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    Air Force Nursing 2013

    OBigdog26 replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Getting my packet started for Oct boards. My goal is to get into a fnp program by Feb or March 2014 and have grad school paid by air force. Is it best to sign up now and get commission then apply for...
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    USAGPAN

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks a
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    USAGPAN

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm interested in what you guys did to get your direct commission and go straight to USAGPAN. I'm prior service wanting to get back into the army as a nurse. Have about 2 years ICU/ ED experience....
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    Joining the army nurse corps as a BSN RN

    OBigdog26 replied to LucrativeRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm also interested in joining the army nurse corps. However, I'm prior service. I've been a nurse for about 2 years with ICU and ED experience. Just researching online, I'm probably going to call a...
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    Starting salary for new RN grads at NHRMC

    OBigdog26 replied to Risgirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    For the amount of "crap" nurses go through on a daily basis and the responsibility we have to our patients, we need to be better compensated!!!! I'm sure that the majority of nurses would agree with...
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    Anyone have NPs in their ICU?

    OBigdog26 replied to jcurlygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have FNP, ACNP, and PA's that are constantly in our unit. They usually work the same shifts RN's do. We have one midlevel for day and night shift. They are our go to person. Makes our jobs a lot...
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    Rehab... Stuck???

    OBigdog26 replied to Blue2011's topic in Rehabilitation

    On med surg floors patients aren't as critical. I think the biggest issue would be time managment. Also, it depends on the acuity of the patients. I'm currently in ICU as a new grad nurse....but I'm...
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    Experienced RNs in Charlotte,NC

    OBigdog26 replied to QueenRN81's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I started applying at CMC again. I got a couple of bites since I beefed up my resume with critical care experience. I was also having a hard time just getting an interview. I suggest to apply on the...
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    Am I going to regret being a nurse?

    OBigdog26 replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    When nurses communicate to patients it's not a social interaction, but a therapeutic one. What I mean about therapeutic is that it is for the patient's benefit and not the nurses. You will learn more...
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    Nursing school in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

    OBigdog26 replied to jjamfam's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm in a BSN program. I have about 2 1/2 semesters to go. I had good grades and my science GPA was about a 3.5 give or take. I have an allied health care degree and have over 3000 hours of patient...
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    Nursing school in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

    OBigdog26 replied to jjamfam's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not to discourage you, but it is very competitive to get into a nursing program over
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    No longer motivated

    OBigdog26 replied to MotivatedOne's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Motivatedone, It sux what you went thru. I can definitely relate. I became an RRT (2 year program) now I'm in BSN school. It took me almost 2 years to get into a nursing program here in NC. All the...
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    Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    OBigdog26 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my BSN program there is only me and another guy. We have a total of 60 students in the
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    Feedback on the BSN program at Queens University

    OBigdog26 replied to palo143's topic in North Carolina Nursing

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    Are Air Force Nurses Deployed very often?

    OBigdog26 replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I am in my jr. year of nursing school. I plan on joining the AF after i graduate or when I am a senior. I am prior service army. When you say deploy, how long are the deployments for nurses? I...
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    Feedback on the BSN program at Queens University

    OBigdog26 replied to palo143's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am a current BSN student @ Queens. My college GPA was a 3.75 prior to applying to the program. I have taken all the pre-reqs to get into the nursing program, however, it depends on which route you...
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    Carolinas College of Health Sciences

    OBigdog26 replied to KristenW123's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No problem erby. Oh, and btw, Queens BSN program is
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    Carolinas College of Health Sciences

    OBigdog26 replied to KristenW123's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That was my overall college gpa at UNCC. My science gpa was around a 3.5-3.6 due to a C in A&P I. So, like I said make A's in all your sciences. It's been nearly 10 years since I graduated hs and...
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    Carolinas College of Health Sciences

    OBigdog26 replied to KristenW123's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yeah, getting into nursing school is tough. I have applied to numerous nursing schools before eventually being accepted into a BSN program. My gpa was a 3.75 and I got denied at CCHS, UNCC, and Mercy....
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    Bad Breath!!

    OBigdog26 replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them to brush their teeth prior to giving you report. Ouch.
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    Advice on getting into nursing school!

    OBigdog26 replied to kellmoiselle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't feel bad. I'm sure you're not the only one being rejected from these schools, myself included. I have applied to about 2 hospital RN programs, and 2 BSN programs. I have been waitlisted to one...
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    UNCC acceptance letter???

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am curious if anyone received there acceptance letter fo spring 2009 yet? I am really anxious to find out if I got in or