NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Railroaded at work

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

    I think at this point, there is nothing that you can do to improve the situation. They will probably fire you so I would be looking for a new job ASAP. Sorry you had a bad expereince. I am a new grad...

  2. New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

    NC Girl BSN replied to kamilee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your new job! I am also a new RN grad doing orientation. I just finished up my third week of orientation on the floor. I have 5 more weeks. Just be open minded a be a sponge because...

  3. Two more weeks....

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

    Good Luck to you! You are so brave to move to a different state and town. I have been to greenville and its definetly a college town but its a nice place with all the

  4. job outlook for rns in ltc

    NC Girl BSN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked in LTC as a LPN for 18 months before I got my RN. I started off making 18.50 +1.50 shift diff. I had 30 pt and worked 3-11. I got my RN and they wanted me manage the med aides on the hall of...

  5. !I Passed my first exam health and safety !

    NC Girl BSN replied to nuprospect2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Passing the first test gets you off to a great

  6. How accurate are EC practice exams

    NC Girl BSN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The practice exam is an overall guide. If your making in the 70's on them then your probably gonna pass the test. Make sure you follow the content guide. There is no other way around

  7. burned out going bad to worse

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

    This is so typical of when I worked in LTC about 3 months ago. I had 30 patients and 2 aides. I also worked 3-11. Its never gonna change. My only motivator was to get my RN. I worked in LTC for 18...

  8. Why do I get SOOO nervous to test???

    NC Girl BSN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck on your

  9. Why do I get SOOO nervous to test???

    NC Girl BSN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What your feeling is natural. I failed 2 test EC nursing test because I tried to just study the notes and not read my text(Big mistake). The anxiety is building because you don't want to fail again....

  10. Whoohooo finally got my GA license!

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

    Congratulations! I am so happy it worked out for

  11. "Missing" narcotic please read need help!!!

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

    When I worked in LTC. Two nurses had to sign for all narcs. Why are they not doing that at your place. It would be easy for a drug seeking person to come behind you on the next shift and take the...

  12. Georgia Board of Nursing

    NC Girl BSN replied to gemini79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry you have to do this but at least you will be able to get your license in the end. Maybe you can talk to a recruiter and they can count this as your orientation and hire you at the end of your...

  13. online cna training??

    NC Girl BSN replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Intresting??? I have never heard of this. I wonder if you can call the BON to see if it is something that you can even be done. Good luck to

  14. Passed Excelsior's Transition to RN role!

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

    Congratulations!!!! Can you do the payment plan just to get your name on the CPNE

  15. I applied to Excelsior today!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to LPN0608's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is the sad reality about Excelsior. Some states are really being difficult and not accepting EC. My state is EC friendly but since being the program Dec 07. It really comes down to where you live...

  16. Some Excelsior questions

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

    Psych might but I am pretty sure A&P and Micro will not. Most schools require a lab component to transfer and EC does not have that. Excelsior takes alot of will power and dedication. You have to...

  17. How would you answer this interview question?

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

    Sunny, I think you handled that appropriately. I would write her U know what up every occurance and call the DON and tell them that something has to be done. Especially if your running around doing...

  18. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

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

    Graduated Feb 20,2008. Took NCLEX MArch 6,2006. Started new Job April 20th. Interviewed End of February at 3 hospitals and was offered jobs at them all. Felt that my 18 month experience as a LPN made...

  19. How would you answer this interview question?

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

    First I would pause and count to 3 in my head to gather my thoughts and then in a calm but stern voice I would say: ________(her name). I am pretty sure you are aware of the personal phone call...

  20. GTCC Fall 2009

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

    Congratulations!!!!

  21. Be careful what you ask for.

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

    Congratulations!!!!! You have plenty of time to tackle this life changing event. Grab hold and give it everything that you have and SUCCESS will be

  22. cpne

    NC Girl BSN replied to Leo2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! What an awesome

  23. BSN OR STOP NOW

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

    I am kinda in the same boat. I have a BS in another degree and just got licensened as a RN in March. I really don't want to waste time on my BSN but would rather try RN-MSN. I am too new to know what...

  24. DON out to get me?

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

    Alot of times they are doing something about the things you report. They can't come back to you and give you an update because it will violate privacy of an individual. There is a process with...

  25. DON out to get me?

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

    No it shouldn't. It should be brought to the DON's attention so that she can fix it and make the situation better. If its brought to the States attention then they are going to turn that place upside...