NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. New nurse working alone, Good idea?

    NC Girl BSN replied to bjz823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are they going to train you? If so, then I see no problem with it if its one of those assisted living type places. If your not comfortable on the other hand, then you need to seek employment elsewhere...

  2. SO ANGRY...help!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ac123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That sucks that she did you like that! She should have just said for you not to use her as a reference. I guess you live and learn. Good Luck in the

  3. What to do to help endure consecutive work stretches

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

    Thats a great idea! I am taking that to management Monday and shaving one of the 12's to 8.

  4. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

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

    The ratios that you are quoting are pretty common in LTC. When I was a LPN, I had 30 patients. At first it was hard but once you learn the meds that you patient takes, you can whip through the med...

  5. UNC Chapelhill's RN-BSN Online Program

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

    Born2bRN, Do you live in the Raleigh Area? Well I work at Wakemed and just found out that Winston-Salem State RN-BSN has a satellite program that meets at Wake Med Raleigh and Cary on Tues or...

  6. LPN to RN online programs difficulties TCN or Excelsior

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

    EC grad here with less than 2 years of LPN expereince. You will here all kinds of opinions about EC ADN program. Some of the things you here, you need to take it with a grain of salt. The exams are...

  7. From CNA to LPN

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

    I agree, I would stay as a LPN and just monitor the CNA to make sure they do theirs. I was a CNA for 15 years and when I became a LPN, I worried I would lose repsect. I had no problems with the...

  8. I got an EC President's Scholarship award notification today

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

    No harm intended in my post. Sorry to come off so forcefull. I understand your rationale so I will support your opinion with not taking the CPNE over.Even though I think you would be a great

  9. I got an EC President's Scholarship award notification today

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

    So you will have to give the scholarship back if you don't use it toward school? Why would they let you keep the money? I really wish you would take the CPNE over. You have every right to get your RN...

  10. Changed user name :-)

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

    Sounds Good! Thanks for the heads

  11. is there life after failing nursing school

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

    Send in your transcripts and see if they will accept you. Excelsior may be the program for you. Its not easy and takes dedication but it is very doable. Keep us posted on what you find

  12. is there life after failing nursing school

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

    Does matter because you have a LPN license. I guess there is a time limit for those trying to get in with 50% completion of a RN program. Your fine in your

  13. Does the school you go to reflect the pay

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

    Nope, most hopsitals have pay scales based on years of

  14. Top 10 reasons to hire a NEW GRAD

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

    Cute List!

  15. Another EC RN made the grade!

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

    congratulations!

  16. First hospital job

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

    :ancong!: Wishing you nothing but the

  17. I GOT IN

    NC Girl BSN replied to nitenurse02's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!:

  18. I passed in Madison this morning!!!

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

    :dncgbby: :ancong!:

  19. Stressed, stressed

    NC Girl BSN replied to toby4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hang in there, You can pass with those scores but if you want an A or B, you may want to study a little more. My philosophy was if I made a 65% or higher, then I would take the test. Your not gonna...

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

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

    Sounds great! Hey, when are you going to join the Excelsior Graduate

  21. I'm a new LVN, looking to continue education. Excelsior?

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

    I just graduated from Excelsior and I think its an EXCELLENT program. I finished the whole program in a year. The only problem right now is Texas BON has some problems with Excelsior and gonna vote...

  22. Orientation length?

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

    I got three days. On the fourth day, they put me on a hall that I had never worked on. My first two weeks took me forever. I would leave 1-2 hours past my shift. But after that I got the hang of it...

  23. nurses not giving meds at correct times

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

    I worked 3-11 when I was a LPN. The way they have the times set up on the cart was basically two med passes. The times were 1600-1800 and 2000-2200. So if I started my med pass at 3:30pm if the...

  24. Canyon University RN-BSN program?

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

    I don't have any information but I wanted to wish you well in trying to get your BSN. I am making preparations to get mine too. Considering UNC Chapellhill. I am in the research stage right now. I...

  25. Another EC RN made the grade!

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

    That's TERRIFIC!!!!! You have accomplished a terrific thing! What are your plans for working as an