NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Opinions on cpne utica test site?

    NC Girl BSN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome site. Very small hospital. Hardly any peds patients! I recommend it and passed with no repeats Dec

  2. struggle with online degree

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

    So are you a RN in this country??? I am not understanding what your asking. Was your Bachelors and Masters in Nursing? If so, I can see that being a problem. Its like your stuck between a rock and a...

  3. How to deal with negative comments about Excelsior

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

    When I did Excelsior, I kept it to myself. I would study during my breaks and tell people I was just brushing up on some old literature. I had encountered the same remarks as yourself and I just did...

  4. Does Excelsior have a good LPN to RN Program

    NC Girl BSN replied to jsnurse44's topic in Excelsior College

    EC grad here! Graduated Feb 2009! Its a Great program! You sound just like myself when I started. I didn't mess around with this program. I was finished an done in one year, and dodged the yearly $450...

  5. agldragonGN

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

    Congrats! You deserve

  6. Passed the CPNE!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!

  7. Textbooks Or A Learning System?

    NC Girl BSN replied to medic2rnbound's topic in Online Distance Learning

    People are selling the brandnew modules on Ebay so not all of the modules are outdated. I recommend buying the recommended books and saving

  8. old new grads (May 2009) - check in

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

    I actually graduated Feb 2009 and started my job April 2009 so I will include myself in the bunch. I have worked 15 months on a Neuro floor and I have had my share of good and bad. In the beginning it...

  9. Quickest RN-to-BSN (Second Degree)

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

    The quickest I have seen is 3 semesters. And that depends if you have all the general ed classes. I just started at my local college RN to BSN and I will be finished May 2011. Chamberlin RN to BSN can...

  10. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    NC Girl BSN replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought a nice big bag with a zipper to put all my stuff in. I bought an ultrascope Stethascope about $120 and I personalized it with my name on it. Lots of 4 color ink pens black shapies Highlighers...

  11. Passed CPNE at New York Hospital Queens

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

    Congrats!

  12. Passed at York!!!

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

    Congratulations! Its one of the best feelings in the

  13. Raleigh Jobs for RN with Experience

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

    Well I work at Wakemed in Raleigh and the competition is super competative. Last year in orientation, the HR person said the the hospital recieves 2000-3000 applications a WEEK! I could not believe...

  14. North Carolina Nursing Opportunities

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

    I live in NC and the job market is tough like most places around the country. Jobs are not falling into your laps like a few years ago. Your first hurdle is to get into a nursing program. That alone...

  15. CPNE wound; Any advice on how to make my own.

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

    I suggest buying the real one. You don't need added anxiety that day trying to pack a wound that you have never see. The practice ones are the exact same one at the

  16. Congrats, Chamberlain RN-BSN Grads! :-)

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

    Congratulations Lisa! I am so happy for

  17. One week to go....

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

    Go in with Confidence and trust your first instinct. Keep practicing your labs and writing out your mneumonic. I think you should do okay if you can just grasp the whole concept of the CPNE. We are...

  18. Trying to decide b/w Raleigh or Asheville areas...

    NC Girl BSN replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Both area are desirable but IMO, you will have more opportunites in Raleigh. Several well know colleges and hospitals nearby.The area is geared toward families and there is always something to do.I...

  19. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    I enrolled in EC right out of LPN school. I worked in a nursing home while doing the program. It took me a year to finish the program. It definety can be don with alot of

  20. RN to BSN....best of all worlds?

    NC Girl BSN replied to kimber3ks's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently in a RN-BSN program sponsored by my job. The university comes to our campus once a week. They just implement an online program which I am in right now. The program is 3 semesters long...

  21. Passed in Albany Medical Center!

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

    :yeah:Congrats!

  22. failed my first test lifespan 2

    NC Girl BSN replied to gjoh411's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I failed Lifespan 2 also. I move on to Lifespan 3 and came back and retook it. It happens! Just move on. You will pass it next

  23. did not pass the cpne for the third time

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

    ((Hugs)).So sorry to here that you were not successful with Excelsior. As far as classes being tranfered, it can happen. I am in a RN-BSN program and they gave me credit for Transitions to...

  24. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

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

    They have them but of course its a money

  25. About to start orientation/I need encouragement!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to RN~Abby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started my new grad position April 09 and I felt the same way you did. What your feeling is totally normal. I have 1 yr under my belt and my confidence as a nurse is pretty high. I have done a ton...