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  1. NC Student Nurses Association?

    Hello, The organization you are looking for is the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (NCANS). Their website is: http://www.ncans.org. You may want to go through your school's chapter to...
  2. Suggestions for Supplies

    Hello Everyone, I am a new RN who will be working on a cardiac stepdown unit and wanted to see if any of you have any suggestions of what supplies I should invest in. I have a Littman stethescope and...
  3. NC Hospitals

    Rex Healthcare in Raleigh is a smaller hospital than UNC and Duke, but it is a great hospital that has Magnet Status and an excellent reputation for treating their nurses well. Visit them at:...
  4. So confused.......

    First I want to say do not be too hard on yourself. I have heard that many people who did well in nursing school still do not pass the NCLEX. I know that this is a difficult time for you, but you know...
  5. 75 questions...

    I first just want to give all honor and thanks to God. I truly know that no matter how hard I studied I could not have passed the NCLEX-RN without him. Next I want to say congrats to you all as well...
  6. Can you please tell me what "priority book" you are talking about. I am currently using Saunders and the Kaplan book. Thanks
  7. I am originally from DC and am a senior nursing student at UNC-Chapel Hill. I also have a degree in another field. Personally, I chose to do the 24 month program at UNC rather than the 14-month...
  8. I am a second-degree student who is considering attending an accelerated program at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Does anyone know about this school's reputation of preparing its students? I...
  9. UNC ABSN program

    I am in my second/senior year of UNC-Chapel Hill's 24-month program. I also have a degree in another field. I considered applying for the Accelerated Program, but I am glad that I decided to stay with...
  10. I am a nursing student with one more year of school left. I am a student at UNC-Chapel Hill and am considering working at either UNC Hospitals or Cape Fear Valley Health System. Being a student at...
  11. Hello MommytoZion, UNC Hospitals offers a residency program for all new grads in a variety of specialty areas. They also offer an Educational Loan in return for a work commitment. Feel free to visit...
  12. I am nursing student with one year of school left to complete. I have thoroughly enjoyed all my rotations thus far (med-surg, pediatrics and psychiatric nursing). I am the type of student who could...
  13. Confused Student; Please Advise!

    Thanks for all the information. I have one more year of nursing school to complete, so it's still early for me. I see the value of getting at least one year of medical-surgical experience as well as...
  14. UNC-Chapel Hill BSN program???

    I am applying to UNC-CH traditional BSN (24 month) program. I have heard great things about their accelerated program, but it is very challenging and has a competitive admissions process. They have...
  15. I am not a nurse. At least not yet. I am preparing to apply to 3 accelerated programs as I already have a degree. I am somewhat interested in nurse anesthesia, but want to wait and work as a staff...
  16. Will Non-BSN nurses ever be fired?

    This is a good topic and I appreciate all opinions. I believe that there are great nurses who come from a variety of degree levels. But I think it is unfortunate that some nurses in the profession...
  17. Professional in scrubs?

    I think scrubs are comfortable for nurses. I also believe that agencies are suppose to require people to be identifiable. According to law, no one can use the title of nurse except a nurse. I also...
  18. NC Roll Call!

    Hello NCNurse2be, Winston-Salem State University does not advertise their accelerated program on their website, but if you call the school of nursing (number can be found...
  19. NC Roll Call!

    26 year old nursing wanna be. I already have a bachelor's degree in Public Relations so I am finishing my last couple of rerequisites to apply for admission to Winson-Salem State University's...
  20. Moving to NC

    Bridget, if you are a CNA I you will contact the NC Division of Facility Services in Raleigh, but if you are a CNA II, this role is handled by the NC Board of Nursing also in Raleigh. If you call...
  21. Thanks so much for the information. I heard some good things about Baptist Hospitals and am looking forward to visiting the agency myself. I am so excited about going back to school to become a nurse....
  22. Alternate Status???

    Susan, What program did you apply to in North Carolina? I am in NC as well and I am looking at UNC, Duke and ECU's accelerated programs. You may want to try one of these programs or consider other...