NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Online RN-BSN programs.

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

    Go to the Distant Ed board. There are several people in this program and like it. As far as getting a job, a BSN is no guarantee. Good

  2. Resignation Help

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

    Congratulations! I agree with the above poster. Call the hospital and see if you can push back orientation. Most hospitals hold orientation once a week. Tell the recruiter that you need to do a proper...

  3. Moving from Florida

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

    I agree with the above poster. NC is awesome place to live ask any Northerner! We have 16 state supported universities a few are that are nationally known.(DUKE,UNC) Tons of community college and the...

  4. new grad jobs?

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

    It a tough in NC. My aunt worked at a big hospital in Raleigh and talked to her manager about me and that is the only way I got in the door. I tried to do it without her but had no luck. Good luck and...

  5. I just applied for the CPNE

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

    sorry, i meant aoc(areas of

  6. Nights or Days better for New Grad

    NC Girl BSN replied to jefang5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work nights on a Neuro floor and we get the same amount of patients that days get.(4-5 patient). Nights are way better. The only problem is people don't sleep as well when their in pain and some...

  7. How long are the average new RN orientations?

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

    Glad it worked out. 22 patients is a very doable assignment.Keep at it and you will learn the med pass and be able to do it with your eyes closed.

  8. next best medical career, other than nursing?

    NC Girl BSN replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that. If nursing is in your heart, No other medical career will compare. I was a Recreation Therapy for 10 years on a Psychiatric floor only wanting to be a nurse. I would say. Make...

  9. I just applied for the CPNE

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

    Get yourself organized and start gathering mnemonic for your POC. Don't rush the process. You have to soak in the studyguide ,make your POC flow and master those labs. Do whatever it takes to make...

  10. CPNE 2nd try

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

    Congratulations! I love success Stories like yours. Enjoy your

  11. Question on Health Safety Exam for EC

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

    You can buy the practice test for Health Safety exam without being enrolled. You can now take Health Safety and Transitions to professional nursing without enrolling. I recommend taking those two test...

  12. Could I enter RN school wth poor high school gpa?

    NC Girl BSN replied to cyuc0001's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 1.6 GPA graduating from highschool and got accepted into a university. Any community college will accept you. You have to take prerequites first before you can get into a nursing program....

  13. How long are the average new RN orientations?

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

    Good Ole LTC orientations! I got a 3 day oreintation and they threw me on a hall that I didn't orientate on and I had to fend for myself. It was really bad in the beginning but I learned some...

  14. To quit or not to quit

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

    I think you should stick it out and see what happens. Alot of what your feeling is insecurities as a new nurse. If your really passionate and do a good job, you will get past this. You are going to...

  15. Question on Health Safety Exam for EC

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

    Just study the information on the content guide and buy the practice test. This is the best indication of what the exam is like. Its against EC policy to discuss specifics about the test. This is the...

  16. How do I know it is right to quit nursing forever?

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

    Don't quit. Keep working on finding the right job. Sounds like your confidence is low and your not it a good place right

  17. Transitions

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

    Call EC and ask them if you can retake in 3-4 weeks. They let my friend do it. I failed transitions and my friend also failed transitions. I retook it and got a C. That was a hard

  18. started 3rd week of orientation and got told by the director :(

    NC Girl BSN replied to Ace587RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! You have a 8 patient load on day shift on a acute MS floor. I just completed my first year of nursing on a busy neuro floor and we have 4-5 patients on night shift and I complain sometimes. I...

  19. Would I be crazy?!

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

    I would not rush the process. There is always room for improvement. Don't put that pressure on yourself if you feel like you need another

  20. Licensure Decision to Make

    NC Girl BSN replied to TrixieRN1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    try posting this on the Distant ed

  21. Average new RN grad salary in NC

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

    cost of living is not as high as NY. You can get an apt for 700-1000 a month. Thats a spacious 2-3 bedroom

  22. Should I get my LPN license?

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

    Start looking for a job as a LPN first and explain to your future employer your situation. I see how scarry it can be to make that transition but didn't you know this when you were in LPN school....

  23. LPN to RN

    NC Girl BSN replied to Chasity Bell's topic in LPN to RN

    It really depends on how motivated you are. Some people get their LPN with the intentions of going back and never do. If you have the opportunity to do a RN program then do it. In the beginning, I...

  24. Johnston Community College 2010 and TEAS

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

    It depends. I tried to get into JCC for 2 years. Your score is good but it depends on if 60 other people did better and who has all their prequistes done. Good

  25. ADVICE ON GOING FROM CNA to RN

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

    Getting your CNA is a good start. If your trying to get into Wake Tech..GOOD LUCK! You need to start take prerequisites and make sure you make A's and B's. Apply to several programs within a 1 hour...