NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Help, how to deal with this graduation fee from EC?

    NC Girl BSN replied to cuteRn2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is no way around it. Pay it and move on because they won't give you your degree . EC has rules and your situations does not apply to their exceptions. Congratulations on passing the

  2. Starting My 1st Nursing Job Monday

    NC Girl BSN replied to Student2Registered's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started mine 9 weeks ago. Hospital Orientation was one week. Brush up on dose calculations because they will probably give you a test. Also we had computer training on the last day. Orientation was...

  3. What was your score...

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

    You probably should study more. IMO, I thought the HD1-3 were the hardest of all the test because its

  4. Funding for EC

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

    If your motivated and sign up for the ADN package that EC is offering starting today, They can break the payment into 12. The cost is $1550 so that will be a 129.00 per month. It includes Enrollement...

  5. NCLEX!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Thats great

  6. What was your score...

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

    I can't remember my exact scores but I think I got 68 and 72. I was pretty strong on this test but for the most part I stayed in the 60's on all of

  7. EC's Packaged Pricing Option

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

    I called and asked about it for a friend. From what I understand, you have to finish all your nursing test within 1yr or you will be subjected to pay another 1500 for the second yr. The 1 yr price of...

  8. Nursing nursing nursing

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

    New grad RN here. Just finished up in Feb o9 and started my job April 20, 2009. I have done nothing but nursing for the last 4 yrs and I am trying to gradually take back my life. I am off on the...

  9. Will I ever find a CNA job?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    Be bold and go to the units you are intrested in and talk directly with the manager and see if you can get an on the spot interview. Your application is probably one of 100's or even thousands. My...

  10. Should I go for a BSN or RN-MSN since I hace a BS degree already?

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

    Good Point llg. What did you get a Masters in? I am leaning toward the RN- BSN for now because its convient and inexspensive.(cost $2000 and the hospital reinbuses $1500)Then I could try to get a job...

  11. Should I go for a BSN or RN-MSN since I hace a BS degree already?

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to grasp this whole concept of RN-BSN and RN-MSN to fit my future plans. I have a BS degree in Recreation therapy and now have my ADN. I want to go back for possibly Nursing Education,...

  12. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

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

    This is a sad situation, Did they not try the traditional sleep meds like Ambien or Lunesta? This is totally unacceptable if medical professions gave him this med mentioned above knowing its used in...

  13. Should I go for a BSN or RN-MSN since I hace a BS degree already?

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

    Thanks so much! I am leaning toward teaching in a hospital. Pt. ed or Staff development but either way, I want to educate

  14. LVN to RN's give me some advice!

    NC Girl BSN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in LPN to RN

    You will be in school all year, I would not worry about losing your skills. Remember its just temporary until you get your

  15. Bay Area Student Super Confused On Options

    NC Girl BSN replied to canditoflambito's topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on what your long term goal is. From what I understand It is nearly impossible to get nursing jobs in your area. California is saturated with new grad and many can't find jobs. It took me...

  16. EXCELSIOR FCCA

    NC Girl BSN replied to zeik5411's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know thats right! I was afraid that they would have the computerized test and become a victim of some computer glitch and fail it! You will do fine. How many more test do you have to

  17. EXCELSIOR FCCA

    NC Girl BSN replied to zeik5411's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't hold your breath on the test being ready in Aug. EC has been trying to put the FCCA on Computer since Jan 08 and have yet to do it. When you take the FCCA, it tells you not to discuss the...

  18. EC Anatomy and Physiology for LPN to RN

    NC Girl BSN replied to LWcarter75's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with others. Taking A&P and Micro through EC are fine if you want to just meet the requirement to graduate. They will not transfer to another college because it lacks the lab portion. I...

  19. Confused

    NC Girl BSN replied to Ancy1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good Luck to you! LTC is a challeging job. Its frustrating in the beginning. Try to focus on the routine of the job. Learning the policies and procedure will come with time so don't stress with that...

  20. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

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

    Good Luck Maureen! Denise gave some great pointers. Don't get caught up in the numbers because I also passed with 265 questions. The NCLEX is one crazy test but we all gotta go through it . Also dont...

  21. Help please!! I don't know what to do

    NC Girl BSN replied to palo143's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing in life is certain. I would definetly start the ADN program in the fall because you have a spot. You can apply for the BSN for spring 2010 and transfer to that program if you get in. If you...

  22. Starting 1st job and pregnant

    NC Girl BSN replied to SMK1211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just go with the flow. Pass your boards first then worry about the other stuff. When you get off maternity leave you can pick up where you left off. Good Luck to

  23. Afraid of giving report, need adivse please!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ImShelly31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh I see, I have 5 patients by myself. It all makes sense

  24. CPNE in ONE week

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

    Good Luck! Keep us

  25. Afraid of giving report, need adivse please!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ImShelly31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, you have 10 patients! I am super busy with 5. Your doing