RNNCcicu98

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1. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   RNNCcicu98 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Staffing ratios have been adjusted recently. I no longer feel that the environment is unsafe. I will always wish for more time to "nurse" my patients. (actually listen to them, spend quality time...

2. An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

   RNNCcicu98 replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   BSN now is needed for everyone. not just management focused nurses. Get the BSN. Its a shame that the awesome ADN programs will suffer from the decisions to now hire/interview/require BSN

3. Can You get a ASN if you have a B.A. in another field

   RNNCcicu98 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I now change my original comment from 2010. Get the BSN. Very few ADNs (even with another BA/BS degree) even get interviews these days. Its a shame. ADNs are great nurses. I'm not sure why the...

4. Your PROPOFOL stories wanted

   RNNCcicu98 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I am preparing a presentation on using propofol as a continuous infusion for sedation on vented patients. Although I have my own personal experience administering/maintaining this drug, I was hoping...

5. Maximum number of IV meds & lines

   RNNCcicu98 replied to nursebettee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   What is the rationale for increased infection rates related to TPN infused with an additional compatible fluid? If the dextrose in TPN is to blame, then I would believe running a concurrent fluid...

6. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   RNNCcicu98 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Word on the hill (chapel hill that is), is that if you are out of state, you are golden. they need your money. GPA needs to be almost perfect in your previous degree. Agree to do the accelerated...

7. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   RNNCcicu98 replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   UNC will come right out and say they do NOT hire their graduates exclusively. There is NOT a nursing shortage in NC. Most triangle hospitals have REMOVED any new grad info from their websites, as...

8. salaries for duke and UNC hospitals

   RNNCcicu98 replied to jsnj2009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Very difficult to be hired as a new grad at either of these hospitals. Start pay for new grad is right at 20/hour. Both hospitals get about 200 applicants in 48 hours for every new grad position...

9. Can You get a ASN if you have a B.A. in another field

   RNNCcicu98 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Yeah, get the ADN. Same pay. Get the BSN if you think you will go on to become a manager.....although you can always do a RN to MSN program....(those require a BS/BA in another

10. An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    RNNCcicu98 replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Quick reply: Get the BSN. I was in your exact shoes, heard everyone say...oh, just get the ADN. It pays the same, etc. True, pay is the same until you get to management. Then you need a BSN. I'm...