NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my hospital in NC, one can make $40 an hour if you work straight weekend nights. Thats the only way you can make that kind of money around

  2. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After about a month of working, I upgraded and got me a brand new Toyota

  3. Nurse unable to walk without pain. Where to work?

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

    Wow! I had PF for about 5 yrs. It was the worse heel pain ever(especially in the am). I went to a podiatrist and they recommended orthotics and heel exercises. It wasn't until I lost 20 lbs that it...

  4. ~Earning your LPN~

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

    OMG yes it is a accomplishment! I was so happy when I got my LPN. I wanted my RN but at the time schools were so competative that I would still be waiting to this day to get into a RN program. I...

  5. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

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

    Some people have to learn the hard way. You have warned her already. There is really not much more you can

  6. Help Please! Need to find a school ASAP

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

    I don't think the OP is a Registered Nurse. You have to have your RN in order to do this program. I think she is looking for a online program to get her

  7. Help Please! Need to find a school ASAP

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

    I am not aware of any schools in the area that offer straight online for ADN or BSN. There are some schools that offer it at night on campus. Johnston Community College in Smithfield does it every...

  8. Suspended

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

    regardless if they she quits before they fire her, They are still going to mark fired on her records. Thats how they do it. They are not going to make themselves look

  9. How long aftertranscripts are received by the board can you test?

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

    Well sit tight! I live in NC and it took about 4 weeks to get my ATT. They only have one person doing it and he was super slow. Make sure all your stuff is complete. I had my stuff in January and I...

  10. I passed the CPNE in Milwaukee, Wi !!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to smitty10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! Thats

  11. Excelsior College

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

    Congratulations!!!!!!

  12. I need some support on my second attempt in nclex rn

    NC Girl BSN replied to milkyblueberry8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wishing you the best. Take your time and relax. You have put in alot of hard work. I am praying that God will be with you and guide your thoughts on that

  13. Excelsior College Grads in NC

    NC Girl BSN replied to gamedic31C's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Come over to the Distant Learning board under the Student tab. There are alot of people doing Excelsior. NC is a Excelsior friendly state so there are not issue. I work at Wakemed Raleigh and they did...

  14. Yelled at a patient

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

    Wow! While I think its was wrong to yell at the patient, I can untotally understand your frustration. I wanted to do it a few times myself. Please leave the job on decent terms. I would not want the...

  15. Passed CPNE!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!

  16. Can you get an RN degree online?

    NC Girl BSN replied to leamarie10's topic in School, College Programs

    I am not aware of any programs like that.Sounds like your out of luck but what you could do is get an evalution from the colleges and start taking prerequisties online from the schools that are far...

  17. calling the md at night when charge disagrees

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

    On my unit, we have to talk to the charge nurse first before we call the neurosurgeons because they have to do surgeries the next day. Our charge nurses are pretty flexible. If I am insistent that...

  18. calling the md at night when charge disagrees

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

    I think when your back is up against the wall, the next time call the MD. I know how it is being new and unsure of your judgement and you look to someone with experience to help out. Sadly, this was...

  19. Passed lpn boards today, going for RN should i work don't want to be stale?

    NC Girl BSN replied to alodocios's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! If you can swing it, try to find PRN job as a LPN. If thats not an option then don't stress it right now. Maybe you can find room for it next semester. Good Luck to

  20. Gave a patient someone else's unwasted dilaudid

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

    To the OP. Not trying to scare you but this is a major offense. If you were at my hospital, you would be written up and drug tested for sure. Don't be suprised if they call you in for a drug test. I...

  21. Gave a patient someone else's unwasted dilaudid

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

    At our hospital, YOU MUST WASTE any medication that is not given to the patient at that exact time to prevent such suspicion. If I were you, I would waste that medication everytime. Don't put yourself...

  22. EC practice test scores VS. EC real Exam scores???

    NC Girl BSN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tasha you will pass the test with those score. Keep reviewing and don't panic when you take the real test. Good

  23. CPNE date

    NC Girl BSN replied to JOdom48's topic in Online Distance Learning

    IMO, I think its best if you both don't go together. Its great that you are learning and practicing with each other. On the CPNE weekend, you don't need distractions. What if she fails on the first...

  24. Worried about hiring requirements..........

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

    I got my LPN, ADN and now enrolled in Online RN-BSN program through a local university that my hospitals sponsors and reimburses their nurses to go. The total tuition is $2200. I think thats super...

  25. Texas Tech RN to BSN Summer 2010

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

    congrats denise! i know you will do well in the program. i am also starting wssu rn-bsn online next week may 18, 2010. i am not looking forward to all the paper writing but i thought it was great that...