NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. I Just Got My Acceptance Letter for RN-BSN!!!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    well its offical. i will be starting my distant education rn-bsn spring 2010! i am so freaking happy!!! its winston-salem state university rn-bsn. this a state college in nc. i actually got by bs with...

  2. is this a dumb idea?

    NC Girl BSN replied to picurn10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you have a goal of making more money and paying off your loans. I think working weekends to do that is a great idea. I will warn you, your either gonna love it or hate. I personally cannot...

  3. To my distance (but not distant) brothers and sisters

    NC Girl BSN replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Keep up the good

  4. CMA to RN???

    NC Girl BSN replied to jillhunter98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i have to agree with denise, cma's may know some of the skills that some lpn's do. but you don't have the theory, nursing process, disease process, careplan experience, assessment skills and...

  5. DD Girl RN

    NC Girl BSN replied to 2CareerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY!!!!!! Congratulations on your

  6. Orientation length?

    NC Girl BSN replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in LTC for almost 2 yrs. I know its freaking you out now about the meds but if you get a permenant hall, you will learn your residents and TRUST ME you will learn their meds by heart. There...

  7. My 1st Interview

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

    Wear business attire like a pant suit. Expect to be asked questions about your strenghts and weaknesses. They may ask you about time management and words that discribe your personality. They may ask...

  8. Do all new nurses get night shift?

    NC Girl BSN replied to sunny1230's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a Neuro floor and most new grads go to nights because that is where the positions are. There are a few that go to days. It just depends on where the needs are at that

  9. Hoping I didn't fail FCCA

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

    No there isn't. Its not hard. Its not multiple choice. It just requires a bit of throught. Its pretty

  10. Best hospital for LD in Raleigh and what is the job market like?

    NC Girl BSN replied to bmcm2girls's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No they don't. So you may not have a hard

  11. The time has come...

    NC Girl BSN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Girl, I am sending so many postive vibes to you right now. Take your time and think every step through. This is a really good year for you. I pray that the CPNE will be the icing on the cake! Keep us...

  12. Best hospital for LD in Raleigh and what is the job market like?

    NC Girl BSN replied to bmcm2girls's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck on a LD job. I work at WakeMed Raleigh and several of my co workers are waiting for openings in the LD. Its very hard to get jobs in that

  13. Does reputation matter for Nursing School?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    Most job want your nursing license number. I personally cannot afford a huge loan for school no matter how prestige it is. The biggest factor in America right now is just trying to get into a nursing...

  14. Chronicity test is tomorrow.

    NC Girl BSN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck! You should do

  15. anybody choose excelsior after 50% of nursing program completion

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

    I am sorry that you are not happy with your program but I am sure others will echo along with me and tell you that you should stick with your current program. EC is not easy and some of the smartest...

  16. What the heck is the matter with my Cnas?

    NC Girl BSN replied to JavaMama98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked at a LTC facility that had a few lazy CNA's and they will work you to death. I think communication is the key. I was a CNA for 15 yrs so I knew what kind if nurse I did not want to be. I...

  17. Job Prospects?

    NC Girl BSN replied to fmoore723's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Felicia, I think EC grads especially with LPN experience will fair well in the job search. There is freezes all over and I managed to get 3 hospital job offers. I don't think you will have a problem...

  18. Hoping I didn't fail FCCA

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

    Congratulations! I knew that you would but I know the feeling. Now focus on the CPNE full blast! Yay

  19. I Just Got My Acceptance Letter for RN-BSN!!!!!!!!

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

    Hi, I am gonna do it at Wake Med and I have heard the same thing about the course work.The course work is mainly class work. I don't think the program is online. They come 1x per week and I think you...

  20. I Just Got My Acceptance Letter for RN-BSN!!!!!!!!

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

    Well hello stranger! The job is a working progress. I guess my biggest hang up is the fear of the unknown. I go in each day terrified that I am gonna have patients that I don't know how to take care...

  21. Hoping I didn't fail FCCA

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

    Im sure you passed! Keep the

  22. Exclesior question

    NC Girl BSN replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also to get into Excelsior ADN program, you need to be a LPN, Paramedic, Doctor, Respiratory therapist, or midwife. You can get in if you have completed 50% of a traditional RN program. If I am...

  23. Exclesior question

    NC Girl BSN replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    California does not accept Excelsior. I think they stopped in 2003. I recently read also that they endorse case by case but since you don't have alot of clinical experience, then your chances are...

  24. ATT rec'd...

    NC Girl BSN replied to 2CareerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck! I used Saunders and did

  25. Failed Essentials: Health Differences.....NC2

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

    You should not have to pay to retake it under the ADN plan. But you will have to wait 60 days. Move on to the next test and come back to it. I failed that test too. Don't feel