NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Excelsior Transitions exam

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

    I thought all the practice exams helped. I bought them for all the

  2. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

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

    At my hospital, this would not be an acceptable note. I would say: Pt. vitals signs, BP=120/70, R=18, P=88,T=98.6. Bowel sounds active in all four quadrants, abdomen soft and symmetric. Lung Sounds...

  3. Have you taken 2 exams in the same day? Thoughts?

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

    I know for a fact that you have to study hard to pass these exams and they are not easy. I personally would not take two in one day but thats because the exams are so draining to the mind. Everyone is...

  4. I applied to Excelsior today!!!

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

    Basically they will tell you which one that you will persue based on your previous credits. They are both the same. I got an AS because most of my prerequistes where health related. An AA is for...

  5. I applied to Excelsior today!!!

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

    YES it

  6. I had my pinning this week....here is my take on it.

    NC Girl BSN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Students

    I feel you on the emotions of the pinning ceremony. It was a beautiful

  7. It's finally here.

    NC Girl BSN replied to gillytook's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Its an awesome

  8. I applied to Excelsior today!!!

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

    You have to apply to Excelsior College first by completing an admission application and paying $75. You need to send all your transcripts so that Excelsior can evaluate them. They will not let you...

  9. No longer motivated

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

    Another thing that helped me was to put all the schools within a 1.5hr distance on a spread sheet and I headed the columns with things like NET/ Hobet. Chemisty, Micro, Start semester, etc and would X...

  10. enrollment

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

    No, you don't have to send your transcripts. I broke my enrollement fee into 6 payments of $154. That is an option. I didn't have $895 at the

  11. Passed NCLEX, sometimes nurse, sometimes aide

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

    I C, I think your boss is going to ride it out as long as you ride it out. Try to find another job. Once you get another job, give them a proper notice and bounce like a basketball. Don't feel bad and...

  12. Passed NCLEX, sometimes nurse, sometimes aide

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

    Is there a position for you as a nurse there? I would give them a maybe 2 more weeks with this back a forth crap but I strongly erge you to talk to you boss and ask them if they are scheduling you as...

  13. No longer motivated

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

    Tiff, I felt feel your pain! I too was a 2nd degree student who went and tried to get my RN in 2004. I was a WSSU alumni but I lived in the Raleigh area. I retook AP 1&2 and got A's at the...

  14. CPNE. St.Mary's April 24-26

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

    :ancong!: on your CPNE

  15. New LVN...am i too slow???

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

    Do you have a in house supervisor? Its not good that some patients didn't get their meds. I am surprised that you were able to get away with that. Next time pass ALL your meds no matter what time it...

  16. UNC Chapelhill's RN-BSN Online Program

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just sent my unoffical transcripts to the college. They accept people twice a year. Does anyone know if they have strict criteria for getting in? I know I have to take Micro and Statistics and plan...

  17. New LVN...am i too slow???

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

    What shift do you work? Definetly start your med pass 1-1 1/2 hours early. Also ask to be on a permenant hall. You are gonna be slow in the beginning so expect that until you learn the meds and times....

  18. Help Please!New LPNPlease Reply!

    NC Girl BSN replied to katgirl46806's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC as a LPN for almost 18 months. When I first started I was shocked that they only gave me a 3 day orientation and on the 4th day stuck me on a hall that they never orientated me on. It...

  19. Honesty during the interview

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

    Like others have said honesty is a good thing but I think your going into nursing for good and bad reasons. Yes nursing is stable and once you find a job you can stay a while if you like it. You have...

  20. How often can I say no?

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

    I had the same problem when I worked in LTC. My question to you is why on earth do you answer the phone? I have caller ID and anytime I saw the faciliites name pop up, I would let it ring to voice...

  21. What to do to help endure consecutive work stretches

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad just starting orientation and I got my preceptors schedule and she works 40hrs instead of 36. Next week will be my first week and she works M-7-3pm,Tu-7-3pm, W-7-7pm,Thr-7-7pm. I hate...

  22. CPNE ELIGIBLE!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ALORE1913's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! Best of Luck in your

  23. Sent Transcripts to UNC Chapel Hill's BSN program!

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well what do you know. I graduated from Excelsior College February 20th,2009 and can't seem to enjoy my new found freedom of being study free. My new job has inspired me to get my bachelor's degree....

  24. Sent Transcripts to UNC Chapel Hill's BSN program!

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

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes! I just found out this week that my hospital funds their employers for BSN. My hospital has a satelite college that comes every Wednesday from 5p-9pm for a year...

  25. I finally scheduled my first exam

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

    Best of luck to you! Just dive in and do it. Don't procrastionate