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  1. Took NCLEX-RN today 5/29

    jns1220 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So....I just took the NCLEX-RN today 5/29, and shut off at 75 questions and got the good pop up! I think I may have actually passed!!!!! Woo-hoo!! Hopefully the PVT is accurate. The test was way...

  2. Took NCLEX-RN today 5/29

    jns1220 replied to jns1220's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And....if i DID in fact pass, I start my first RN job the 1st week of July on the Mother/Baby unit! Life is good

  3. Took NCLEX-RN today 5/29

    jns1220 replied to jns1220's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also had alot of prioritization questions, who you would see FIRST. No math, no ECGs, no delegation. But I know everyone's test is different so definately study it all! But the SATA questions...

  4. New hanover medical center new grad RN

    jns1220 replied to snfairfax's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Did either of you get an interview or job offer? I got a new grad position in

  5. New hanover medical center new grad RN

    jns1220 replied to snfairfax's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I currently work there as an aide...so I applied internally. I go to school locally, and the only students to get interviews at this time are current employees. But they will be calling you

  6. New hanover medical center new grad RN

    jns1220 replied to snfairfax's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied!! I have my 1st RN interview next week in Women's and

  7. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Get into a study routine and stick with it!! It is hard because of the mini-sessions you will have a test practically every week, along with clinical and paperwork. It is daunting and can be...

  8. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    For the final, you will need to know detailed info..it is not a basic information test. There will be questions from those little boxes, drugs, you name it.Review everything, its all fair game...

  9. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The student workbook for "Calculating Drug Dosages" by Castillo, at least that's the one 2nd year uses (I like saying 2nd year, WOO-HOO!). I will give you some advice for the math test... know kg to...

  10. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Olliesmommy is right, sad but true! The program will consume just about every aspect of your life..but you can do it!! Time management is KEY! And don't procrastinate with your reading. You will...

  11. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes, second semester is very intense. We have had the most fail outs/ dropouts this semester. With a test every week on 5-6 chapters (tremendous amt of reading), clinical day, and paperwork ... it...

  12. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    They also don't offer the two 6hr shift options for second semester. They still might offer it for first semester

  13. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    In second semester we don't have collaborative review after test anymore. Just a pop quiz every week, and the average of the pop quizzes replaces our lowest test grade after we have achieved a 76 or...

  14. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    All they require is that the shoes are all white, without an open toe or holes (like crocs). As for a watch, it doesn't matter at all, just needs a second hand in order to count pulse and...

  15. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Jaimeandjules... Yes you are right. For the summer semester there are no loans. I had to borrow enough for the spring to cover the summer semester

  16. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    kbk1985..you may not be able to get a pell grant, but you should still be able to get student loans as long as you haven't maxed out the amount allowable. Not sure what that amount is though. I...

  17. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't qualify for pell grant, but I did get student loans. The only difference this semester is the payout time. For the mini-sessions, you won't get your refund until the 2nd or 3rd week of the...

  18. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you have finished all the pre-reqs, then you will never be full time status in the ADN program. So alot of these scholarships you can't get. Like jaimeandjules said, the spring is in 2...

  19. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey kbk1985... The Hep B vaccine series (3 injections) is optional, but you have to sign a waiver if you don't get it. But I recommend it HIGHLY. You will be around some pretty gross stuff at the...

  20. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yay! Congrats everyone who made it in!! The program is VERY tough and will require nearly all of your time. And remember, C = RN degree. Getting an A is extremely tough, i think only 1 or 2 people...

  21. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    jns1220 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck everyone! I am in the May 2013 ADN class... if anyone has any questions prepping for 1st semester let me know and I will try to