NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. My Introduction

    NC Girl BSN replied to Hoping2BeStudent2010's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    welcome to allnurses!!! i am very familar with jcc nursing program. i applied 2 yrs in a row and did not get in. i am gonna try to answer some of your questions. -in order to be competative at the...

  2. CPNE Areas of Care

    NC Girl BSN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Utica has a very low risk of peds but that is not a guarantee. When I went they split us up into two groups. My group had an adult substitute but the other group had a 10 month

  3. I just got accepted to EC

    NC Girl BSN replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is the very last nursing exam you take before becoming CPNE eligible. Right now its pencil and paper and they send it to your home and you have ten days to complete it and send it back. They may...

  4. How good are MyStudyGroup101 Materials

    NC Girl BSN replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is exactly why I bought some of the recommended text. I used studygroup notes for added resource but I never totally relyed on them. I bought the EC recommended Fundamentals,maternity,peds and...

  5. Silly I know, what state is Utica in?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Georgia has the longest wait of them all. It may be worth the plane ride to New York. Be mindful of the season. I went to Utica in Dec and it snowed 5-6 inches that weekend. I was scared they would...

  6. Duke ABSN loans? Should I even apply?

    NC Girl BSN replied to ICU11's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Dukes tuition is super high. It cost $700-900 per semester hr. So If you calculate it, your looking at a little over 53K not including books and fee, gas, uniforms etc. Also your probably will not be...

  7. I was just laid off

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

    Sue, I'm sorry about your situation.Things are going to work out in your favor in the end. Its good that you are getting unemployment and keeping your benefits so you can take your time and get the...

  8. First Test Tomorrow

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

    What a great way to

  9. CPNE Areas of Care

    NC Girl BSN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    On my very first PCS. I had a very confused old lady on contact isolation and a big abdominal wound that I had to pack. I was nervous but I did it just like in the lab and I was fine. I am not sure...

  10. Leaving in the AM for Utica - round 2.....

    NC Girl BSN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sending postive vibes your way. Praying that things go your

  11. New to college and don't understand

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

    When you first start out in college you will be at the bottom of the barrel when picking classes. Most colleges have different registration times depending on your status. For example: Senior pick...

  12. Transitions tomorrow...

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

    Go in with confidence!!! We will be thinking about

  13. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!! So happy for

  14. New Grad seeking job

    NC Girl BSN replied to cd18's topic in General Nursing

    Go directly to the floor you would like to work for and give the unit manage your resume portfolio. See if she will talk to you. People do it all the time and it

  15. 1 more week

    NC Girl BSN replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lisa, I'm picking up on your

  16. Not looking forward to new job...

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

    My orientation lasted 2 weeks. There first week was facility wide and there were times I didn't feel like I was going to make it.I slept and lost consciousness a few times. All the presentations were...

  17. 1 more week

    NC Girl BSN replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone heard any

  18. How hard is LPN school?

    NC Girl BSN replied to mya1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't worry about it! You can alway take the classes again. I am so glad your going the community college

  19. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

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

    I am (raising my hand). I also have an additional $6000 credit card to pay off for charging my my RN degree. I am a new grad making 54k a yr(7p-7a) and I still work in LTC once a week. Day shift makes...

  20. How Do You Feel About Nursing Schools Still Milking the "Nursing Shortage" Lie?

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

    I agree, the economy has alot to do with the way hospitals are hiring. There are still shortages in hospitals but they are TRYING to compensate by increasing the patient loads and making you think...

  21. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

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

    People keep saying that if you make 70k a year, you can have the debt paid off in a few years. Most throughout the world know that average nurse don't make that much money and if they do their cost of...

  22. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

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

    This is so true and in no way am I putting down private institutions. When it comes to my dollars, I am always gonna try to go the cheapest route if I can. Thats what important to me. If I was well...

  23. Am I being too desperate to accept this offer..?

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

    I think you should give the LTC position a chance instead of job hopping all over town. You said that you old job said you lacked critical thinking and I think LTC will give you good practice on...

  24. CPNE workshop

    NC Girl BSN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to the EC workshop. I have heard great things about it. Nothing like hearing it from the horses mouth and not second

  25. National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    NC Girl BSN replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you have not passed the NCLEX but the national average of nurses passing the NCLEX is 85% so you are in the minority. A majority of nurse pass the first time and alot more pass the second time....