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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...