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  1. New Grad looking to relocate to Charlotte area

    bitter_sweet replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @worktoplay Do you recall when Piedmont Medical posted their GN positions? When did you apply? Sorry for all the questions. I graduate from nursing school in December and I am looking forward to...

  2. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

    bitter_sweet replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I took Develop Psych at STK, also in the WEC format. I had a different prof and my tests weren't take home. But overall the class was not that bad and the book wasn't necessary. My prof taught...

  3. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Live&Learn, For my test out, I read and re-read the candidate booklet and watched CNA youtube videos. I also practiced on my fiance'. However, I will say to remember KWIPE for every skill. K -...

  4. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the congrats, bikelola! I am very happy to be done with that. However, my project for school is going a little slower than I had wished. I hope to be done by October. Good Luck in your CNA...

  5. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update- I passed both the written and skills portion of the NATO examination. I did not take a class, but I did use several youtube videos and the MN candidate handbook. The videos really...

  6. preowned books

    bitter_sweet replied to bml941's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ the others. Try half.com and/ or amazon.com. These are the two main sites I use when I buy/ sell my

  7. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    Hi LMT7018: I know that MCTC in downtown Mpls is a testing site. I am scheduled to take my NATO written and skills test there on August 26th. I am not sure of any other testing sites. However, if you...

  8. on the job teaching?

    bitter_sweet replied to msmarshun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of such a thing. I know many places have "on-the-job training", but this is usually after someone has finished nursing school and/ or passed NCLEX. However, if you do find out some...

  9. Incompetent advisors at your school?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP, I know it can be frustrating, but like the others have said - Take a deep breath! You've received some good advice. Keep a copy of all your documentation, and keep following up. But...

  10. What's your long term goal?

    bitter_sweet replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently taking pre-reqs for my Post Bachelors in Nursing. I start nursing school in January 2010. After I finish that I also want to continue school and become a Nurse Practitioner. (Not sure if...

  11. Are there any rn jobs in minnesota

    bitter_sweet replied to Janet Rawlinson's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the website, if you are interested. http://www.hcmc.org and click "Employment" on the left side of the

  12. Are there any rn jobs in minnesota

    bitter_sweet replied to Janet Rawlinson's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. I live in the Twin Cities and work in conjunction with HCMC. I know they are currently not actively hiring for staff RNs. Though they have several other positions on...

  13. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    kirchnerfamily: Where did you take your test out? I was planning on testing out this summer. I also didn't want to spend the money on a

  14. Advice for an AD

    bitter_sweet replied to Nimaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the website for St Kate's post-bacc program that bikelola mentioned:

  15. Are There Any Sorority Women Here?

    bitter_sweet replied to UjonesRN's topic in General Students

    alpha kappa alpha sorority, innnnnnnnnnncorporated! (pretty girl wearing 20 pearls!) skee - wee

  16. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

    bitter_sweet replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS to everyone that survived A & P this semester! I found out I received an A in the class. Time for a well deserved

  17. WOO HOO ! The semester is over!

    bitter_sweet replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS to all! I am so glad this semester is over. I only had one class (got an A in anatomy), but I was also working full-time and finishing up an non-nursing related Master's. Everyone enjoy your...

  18. what are you doing over the break?

    bitter_sweet replied to butterfly135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan on relaxing also. I have a two week break and then classes start up again (ugh)! jdcurly: I really enjoyed The Coldest Winter. It's a good

  19. How many classes do you have left?

    bitter_sweet replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been accepted into a post-bacc nursing program. I finished my Anatomy pre-req on Wed (yah!), so that means 4 more pre-reqs. Biomedical ethics - Spring 09 Devel Psych - Spring 09 Nutrition -...

  20. Glory to GOD

    bitter_sweet replied to kikaymeh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  21. Only PRE-Nursing for two more month....yay...

    bitter_sweet replied to RN2B73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS! I have another year of pre-reqs before I can say the same thing! You'll do

  22. Working as CNA while doing pre-reqs for RN

    bitter_sweet replied to biochemnurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, You may want to check how long the nurse assistant certification will last. In my state (Minnesota), NA certification is only good for 2 years. If you have not worked for at least 8 hours as a NA,...

  23. got a surprise... now I need some help

    bitter_sweet replied to Katen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For my letter/ essay, I wrote about why I wanted to be a nurse. I also wrote about experiences in the past that would make me a great nurse (job experiences, family experiences, classes, etc), as well...

  24. A&P Midterm Grades

    bitter_sweet replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Way to go, everyone! I can't believe we're half-way done! I'm happy with my "A" as well and hope to keep it through

  25. Catholic Eldercare

    bitter_sweet replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand! My certificate expired as well, so I'm hoping to challenge the NATO exam in Summer 09. I'm using these websites to help me. Maybe they'll come in handy for you, too! MN Nursing...