NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Average new RN grad salary in NC

    NC Girl BSN replied to Risgirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    $20-21 an hour at a hospital. Shift diff

  2. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    NC Girl BSN replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most Hospitals are not hiring LPN's. But LTC and rehab are actively hiring all the time. I think you will be okay doing the LPN program but make sure you research the job market in your area because...

  3. Finally I got a Job!!!!!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to RN4S22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  4. Need some reassurance that this is an OK move

    NC Girl BSN replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take the job. You will be working as a RN and making more money. The pediatric job is not getting you any closer to getting in the hospital either. At least this is a job in your profession. Good...

  5. BSN right away or ADN + RN-BSN bridge?

    NC Girl BSN replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN then ADN. Now I am enrolled in a RN-BSN. I am taking baby steps to getting a MSN. Why? Its cheaper this way and nobody is gonna hire a inexperienced nurse with a MSN so why rush and do...

  6. will it be possible to move from a Long Term Care to a Acute setting??

    NC Girl BSN replied to secondattempt's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from LTC to Acute Neuro in the hospital. I was an LPN and transitioned and got my RN. LTC was helpful and I felt more confident going into the

  7. Jobs from online degree?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Medsport's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!: Chaxanmom for Completing the ISU RN-BSN Program!!!! :anpom:You are our ISU Poster Child and I wanted to give you offical Props! :anpom: Please post a Thread and toot your own horn. I don't...

  8. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE

  9. Passed Health differences 1 today! One more to go!

    NC Girl BSN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to

  10. Jobs from online degree?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Medsport's topic in Online Distance Learning

    "Raising Hand" Excelsior College is the only distant education college that gives an Associate degree in nursing without have to take traditional clinicals but requires one to take the CPNE. Like...

  11. Getting started with Excelsior College

    NC Girl BSN replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    you ex is totally misleading you if she told you she doesn't have to do the clinicals. everyone has to the cpne. you can totally pass the cpne with little experience. i started ec 2 months after...

  12. Should I wash my hands before I pee????

    NC Girl BSN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time when I am at work. Depends on how long I hold

  13. Why is there only one thread for ISU distant learning

    NC Girl BSN replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Megan S. I have read both of your threads and you seem to be very angry about the ISU threads being merged. I am so sorry that this site is not meeting your expectations. Every blue moon, someone...

  14. Finding a nursing job just out of school

    NC Girl BSN replied to mom-nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It could be your resume. Try to get it done by a professional, it could be your ticket to becoming employed. Also try applying to all types of nursing jobs. Getting a job in a hospital might be...

  15. What's been your experience with the current job market?

    NC Girl BSN replied to BellaRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having one year of experience is great but in some instances, you still have to compete with people more experienced. It could work in you favor because it would be cheaper to pay you verses someone...

  16. HELP- MY PHOTO on a Poster - YIKES!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Mbshil's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Make sure your hair and makeup are just right. Then I would where a solid top. Definetly not

  17. staying motivated

    NC Girl BSN replied to sassy_cassie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with others. Pay for the test and schedule a date. This worked well for me. I usually took a test every 3 weeks. I failed 2 but kept going and picked them up in the end. I Finished the test...

  18. Passed Chronicity!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Tmckenzie80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!

  19. It's the last one...

    NC Girl BSN replied to JulesRN10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Wishing you the best on the

  20. I Got A Date!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!

  21. discouraged again...

    NC Girl BSN replied to jennrose_03's topic in Online Distance Learning

    People judge because they don't understand and are judgemental. I have my EC degree and people see me for the good work that I do. I would not let that stop me from doing the program. Hang in

  22. Passed CPNE

    NC Girl BSN replied to FeFe23 RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! Passing the CPNE is the best feeling

  23. quick question

    NC Girl BSN replied to galenanurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NPAC which is the New York area has the shortest weight time. I understand people don't want to wait long but trust me you will need alot of time to prepare for this test. When you look at that 500...

  24. exelsior grads:further clarification please?

    NC Girl BSN replied to belle05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To piggyback off of what others have said, I was a new LPN when I started the RN program. I worked in LTC and practiced alot of the skills on the patients there. Once I got the studyguide, I practiced...

  25. ICU? Don't have to ask me twice...

    NC Girl BSN replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulation on your new job! Sorry to here about your friend. You are a strong