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  1. Cover letter, ok to admit wanting better hours?

    ICU11 replied to MrsNicuNurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I landed a job in a clinic recently by applying within my specialty, Neuro, and emphasized my desire to work with this population, wanting more time for patient education, etc. I also asked to...

  2. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    ICU11 replied to Rthom09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied and got into both Duke and UNC. I loved Duke when I interviewed, but ultimately the price led me to pick UNC. I am so happy I went to UNC. I would have really struggled to pay the Duke...

  3. Duke ABSN loans? Should I even apply?

    ICU11 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I live in Raleigh and there are only three choices for an ABSN- UNC, Duke, and apparently NC Central has a program (although supposedly Central's NCLEX pass rate is not great?) Since I already have a...

  4. CCRN salary in Dallas hospitals

    ICU11 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Do Dallas hospitals pay more for CCRN? I am applying for jobs in the ICU at Parkland and Baylor and just wondering what hourly pay to expect. I only have 1.5 years experience but BSN and

  5. 2012: Hospitals and other facilities hiring new grads in NC?

    ICU11 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    All of the hospitals in the Triangle area are hiring new grads. UNC, WakeMed, Duke,

  6. NEW RN ....just accept any job?

    ICU11 replied to bumblebee2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the previous posters to get experience, but in my case I did turn down the first job I was offered. I had an interview lined up for an ICU position, so I gambled and turned down the...

  7. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

    ICU11 replied to bornthisway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I ended up being hired into an ICU at a teaching hospital where I live- I asked to shadow after my interview and hit it off with the nurses. I think being a good fit for the unit is a plus, so if...

  8. Watts, UNC or Durham Tech???

    ICU11 replied to nursetopray's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Do the prereqs at a CC. Some you can take online. It is much faster to go the UNC route. I had to take ALL of the prereqs and did them in just two semesters at a CC. UNC is extremely competitive,...

  9. Watts, UNC or Durham Tech???

    ICU11 replied to nursetopray's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have a BA, have kids, etc. I chose to go to UNC. It is much less time than doing an ADN or Diploma program, esp. if you want to get an MSN later. If you have a decent GPA try to go to UNC. I did...

  10. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know of people who got waitlisted for last January and got accepted anywhere from a week later to right before

  11. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No, but if you do well in clinical you probably won't have a problem. I am not worried!

  12. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied to both and ultimately went to UNC. It is a great program for a great price. I ended up spending a lot of money to apply to Duke. If I had it to do over again, I would not even apply to...

  13. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    ICU11 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am in the ABSN program now. It is very competitive. I really love it. Great

  14. pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

    ICU11 replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have three kids, 4, 2, and 1. I am in an ABSN 14 month program. I have more time with my kids than if I worked full time. The kids stay with their grandmother or my husband while I am in class.....

  15. UNC Chapel Hill deadline changed for May 2010

    ICU11 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am waiting to hear back for Spring 2010 admission to UNC-Chapel Hill and got an email that there is a new earlier deadline for the May 2010 entry- December 22, 2009. So depressing to already get...

  16. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well, I live relatively close to Wake Med and not far from Rex where clinicals might be. I own a home so it seems silly not to commute. Uprooting 5 people for 14 months of school doesn't seem worth...

  17. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Nogames- I have about a 40 minute commute too. I will probably be parking at the Friday Center park n ride. You don't need a pass for this lot. Congrats on your acceptance BTW.

  18. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    ReneeSuzy, Orientation was a lot of information! Check out the FB group because it has a lot of answered questions there. I would get your first Hep B shot if you haven't had it yet. Make sure...

  19. NCCU's program

    ICU11 replied to mommyonamission's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think Duke really looks at the whole person- the interview really helps! I think you have a good shot at it- They are really looking for leaders in nursing and what you could contribute to the...

  20. NCCU's program

    ICU11 replied to mommyonamission's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It completely sucks you can't apply to both. If I was in your position I would apply for the BSN- I think generally the mean prereq GPA for the UNC ABSN is about a

  21. NCCU's program

    ICU11 replied to mommyonamission's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats on getting married! I am an older student too. I understand not having time to volunteer. I think that would make a great third essay, just make sure to include any volunteering you did...

  22. NCCU's program

    ICU11 replied to mommyonamission's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    AznCutie, Exciting that you are starting prereqs soon! I think the prereq GPA is weighed heavier for UNC ABSN than the cum GPA so make sure to make those 5 classes A's. In addition to a high...

  23. UNC Chapel Hill (Spring 2010) January 2010 - Anyone Receive Word?

    ICU11 replied to C2CNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    ReneeSuzy, Just wanted to say congrats and give you my support. When I was in college the first time, I had challenging circumstances to deal with and school really helped me get through it. I am...

  24. UNC Chapel Hill deadline changed for May 2010

    ICU11 replied to ICU11's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wake Tech nurses are fantastic! Good luck

  25. Which North Carolina Nursing School is better

    ICU11 replied to jfizz08's topic in General Nursing

    I am a fellow NC nursing student. If it was me, I would go for the less expensive