CarolinaGirl1112

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  1. ECPI versus Wake Tech, DTCC, Wilson, or Barton

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Princess74's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know this thread is old, but I just wanted to add this update. I recently began talks with ECPI/MCI Raleigh, NC and the cost of the LPN program is now $32,000 per year.

  2. I just found out... One of the nurses I work with is

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to lpnwkids's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should ask her to show you the secret handshake

  3. Song Ideas?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    At my high school graduation, they played "Time of Your Life" by Green Day. It still makes me tear up a little when I hear it on the

  4. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great, actually. They're giving nurses some recognition. They also have a campaign on Youtube in which they have several "Nursing: A Day in the life" videos. I found them to be very...

  5. how to learn another language?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I wish I had a better suggestion, but I've heard that Rosetta Stone is by far the best. I know brand new it's around $600, but maybe you could find a used set on Craigslist or Ebay! Also,...

  6. RN salaries in North Carolina?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well, the thing about these salary sites is that they show the average. There are so many different factors, such as degree level and years of experience...also what environment the nurse is working...

  7. RN salaries in North Carolina?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Here is a chart showing the average salary of an RN in Durham, NC along with salaries for a few specific positions, I hope this

  8. need ideas for nights off

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from the gym, Walmart, and cleaning(which would probably be my first choice, btw) I know that there are other options. Check out this site to see all the places in your area that are open 24...

  9. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to own a Vespa. It's not exactly a motorcyle, but you do have to get a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license if the engine is over 50cc. The one I want costs about $5,500 but...

  10. What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to brina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Brina, can we get an update on your

  11. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I will use a small amount of it to pay on any debt I have at the time, then the rest will be to CELEBRATE! A nice gift for my parents for their support of me during school, a bunch of wonderful...

  12. BSN or LPN? soon to be mom

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a situation right now where I am depending on family to help me quite a bit. It sucks to be 30 and living at home with parents, but that's what happens sometimes when you get divorced. I would...

  13. 12.50/hr in Raleigh for LPN?!?!?!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to SDALPN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've seen other posts on these boards where they talk about LPNs making $20 an hour, so I really think it's where you look. I agree that $14 an hour for an LPN is

  14. LPN job market in NC

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to 1stloveistobeanurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know what area of the state your friend is in, but in the triangle(Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) I see new listings for LPNs every day. A lot of them do not have the pay listed. Also, the...

  15. ECPI?????????? Please Comment???

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Exactly! I know that Vance-Granville CC offers an LPN-RN bridge program, but I need to call first and find out if they accept credits from MCI. I would think they would, but I don't want to assume....

  16. Any one ever work in Raleigh, NC?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Any updates? When I graduate I plan on staying in the Raleigh area and I'd like to know if anything has changed since these posts.

  17. Duke Raleigh Hosptial

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to pumpkin455's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Did you accept the job? How are things

  18. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope you all will keep posting here....I am a soon to be nursing student and reading threads like this is really helpful and

  19. I got in !!!!!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you, and I hope to be in your position in about a year and a

  20. ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to kaseysmom's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry to bump, but has anyone here had any experience with the MCI in Raleigh,

  21. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  22. Accelerated BSN - UNC vs Duke

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to irishrose26's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats to all of you that were accepted, how are things

  23. Wake Forest area?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to weluv3's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey there, I live in Wake Forest. Wake Tech Community College is about 20 mins. away and they offer an RN program. Vance-Granville Community College is a bit further but they offer an RN program, an...

  24. Anyone from Wake tech CC?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Weezy24's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for posting...I'm curious,

  25. ECPI?????????? Please Comment???

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I see a lot of talk about the MCI in Charlotte...does anyone have any info about the MCI in Raleigh? I've read mixed reviews, but nothing major one way or the other, so I'm kind of on the fence about...