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  1. WSSU FNP Fall 2016, Accepted!!!

    GSOnurse replied to heebs79's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted into the MSN-FNP program. I live in Jamestown/High Point. I received my acceptance letter via email on 5-3-2016. On Monday (6-6-2016), I was told that the MSN-FNP nursing orientation...

  2. Guilford Tech Fall 2012 Nursing Program

    GSOnurse replied to Ready2beAccepted's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    By the way, my name is Andy. I am very glad to be going to GTCC, as I live in Jamestown. I also work at Moses Cone Hospital. Just in case I didn't get into to GTCC, I appled to DCCC, Randolph &...

  3. Guilford Tech Fall 2012 Nursing Program

    GSOnurse replied to Ready2beAccepted's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was accepted as well. Am I going to be the only

  4. Anyone applying to ABSN at WSSU for Jan 2012

    GSOnurse replied to Dave422's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I received my rejection letter today. I will be calling on Monday, to see if I can find out the reason for my

  5. Anyone applying to ABSN at WSSU for Jan 2012

    GSOnurse replied to Dave422's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just called WSSU and I talked to Ms. ****. She told me that information was mailed out

  6. Ages of male nursing students?

    GSOnurse replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I will be 33 when I start an accelerated BSN program in January

  7. 17 year old Aspiring Male Nurse

    GSOnurse replied to copib2's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would suggest becoming a CNA first. You should easily be able to handle the trainging for this. Some states allow you to challenge the CNA exam, without having any training. If this is the case...

  8. Anyone applying to ABSN at WSSU for Jan 2012

    GSOnurse replied to Dave422's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I will be submitting my application in August for January 2012. I look forward to getting a BSN in the shortest time possible. I am currently working in a hospital, I hope this experience helps in...

  9. Funny things your residents have said/done...

    GSOnurse replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a little old lady tell me that I had a "goat head." What does that even

  10. NC CNA testing sites?

    GSOnurse replied to bmelissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my exam in Greensboro. It was stressful, but I passed. I suggest that you study the manual that the state provides. It tells you everything that you need to know. There are also videos on...

  11. SMELL

    GSOnurse replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will probably get used to the smell of BMs. I just finished A&P I. All of my lab partners were complaining on the smell of the cats were dissecting. For me, it walk a cakewalk, compared to...

  12. Any CNAs in PA, Philadelphia, or Doylestown?

    GSOnurse replied to Jayden8139's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in NC. In NC we do have a position called Medication Aide. I believe that these employees can distribute some medications. If your friend is passing meds, injecting insulin, etc, she should be...

  13. New Grad Murses having an easier time finding jobs?

    GSOnurse replied to Age1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you can manage to work as a CNA during nursing school, I would reccomend it. Even if you are PRN or Relief. At least you would be in the system. Your chances are most likely higher at a location...

  14. CNA position as a stepping stone into nursing?

    GSOnurse replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I decided that I wanted to be a nurse, after my wife was in the hospital for 2 weeks. At the time, it was too later for me to apply for the accelerated program that was starting in 1 month. So, I...

  15. CNA Job - Should I take it?

    GSOnurse replied to jesskidding's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would suggest that you do any CNA work. If you plan to do home health after nursing school, then take the job with Bayada. If you don't want to work in home health, try to find a job in a hospital...

  16. Advice for nursing assistant in hospital?

    GSOnurse replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am also starting a hospital CNA position on May 23rd, 2011. Our orientation in Monday-Thursday. We get vouchers for 4 sets of scrubs. I would say that any good pair of tennis or running shoes...

  17. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

    GSOnurse replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in NC. I passed the state CNA test in the middle of December 2010. It took me until the end of February to find a job in a nursing home. I will also start working at the hospital on May 23rd...

  18. First CNA Job

    GSOnurse replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Make sure to ask lots of questions. If you don't know or remember how to do something, ask another CNA. If for some reason you finish your rounds, ask another CNA if they need help. This will help...