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  1. Hey everyone! What did y'all think if orientation? I was the girl with the gray GAP hoodie on the first long row. I thought they'd have us introduce ourselves but maybe they are saving that for first...
  2. Three more days until orientation!!! Are you guys ready?? I am so nervous and excited! I have started on my packet but still have a few things to do. How about
  3. Comgrats mcapmike! It still has not really sunk in yet for me! There is so much to
  4. I got my letter!! Can't wait to meet you guys at
  5. Congrats you guys!! I am STILL waiting on my mailperson! GAH, the suspense is KILLING
  6. Nothing came for me either. Boo My neighbor joked that going out this week probably meant Friday. I will hate waiting all weekend if that's true!! Lol! Teas was 81.3 overall, 90.5 in reading and 80...
  7. Anyone received a letter yet (good or bad)? Been stalking the mailman all week but nothing I'm getting really
  8. Eeeeek!!! Thanks for the update Laraye2013! I'm gonna be a ball of nerves all week! Just FYI I was told that if you get in you will receive a 8.5X11 envelope (tan or white) and a rejection letter...
  9. Nothing came in the mail for me yet either! Where did you hear that letters are already going out? Good luck
  10. How much of a difference is there between the TEAS test and the SAT/ACT? I am pretty sure I will have to retake the SAT or take the ACT bc my score 13 years ago was a 910. Although I've always been a...
  11. Difference between the TEAS and SAT/ACT?

    I understand what the TEAS test and SAT/ACT test are, I did take the SAT fter graduating high school. My question was for those who have already taken the TEAS, what the difference is between them....
  12. Unless you know someone the only thing you can do is gain experience in another facility and keep applying at hospitals until you get it. Network if you don't know anyone working in. The hospital....
  13. Do you think this fall class schedule is doable?

    Doable if you can manage your time well but I personally wouldn't take two sciences and a nursing course if I didnt have to. But it's all a matter your determination and dedication. Good
  14. Balancing School and Family

    Congrats on your hard work and dedication. I was a single mom for five years and worked FT and went to school. It was tough! But with a great family/friend support system and your dedication you will...
  15. Back 2002 I got my certificate in Phlebotomy while taking Pre-Nursing courses. I did not end up taking the state exam for it because at that time I got pregnant with my first and decided to put school...
  16. Nursing & Phlebotomy Certification Question

    Thanks again everyone! I will check and see and update when I find
  17. Nursing & Phlebotomy Certification Question

    Thanks everyone. Bobmo88, I didnt even think about things having changed since then. So, I might have to take a refresher course or something. Im in NC. Six hours sounds about the same as here, Im...
  18. Is an iPad beneficial?

    If you have the extra money I say yes def. My husband uses his for work and I hope to get one as soon as I am accepted into nursing
  19. CNA 1--where to work,pay,hours

    Also, hospitals typically have 12 hour shifts and the nursing homes/home healthcare have more of the 8-10 hr shifts. All have days, nights, and weekends, PRN or combo of those! Yes, CNA 1 can work at...
  20. CNA 1--where to work,pay,hours

    I dont know anything about Pinehurst but CNAs in nursing homes make in the range of $12-15/hr from what I have been told. You may be on the higher end of that by working nights/weekends since a lot of...
  21. You can challenge it but some of the nursing schools in NC require that you take a state approved CNA Training class as well as passing the NUrse Aide 1 State Exam and get on the registry to be...
  22. A&P 2 dissection.

    We did a cat and THAT was tough! I cried and cried bc I have a cat and it skeeved me out. BUT I got over it, just held my breath bc the smell was awful. Give me a rat any
  23. I am debating on whether or not to take AP2 and Micro together this Fall. I want to apply for the Fall 2013 Nursing program at my local CC and two other local colleges. They all mostly look at the...
  24. Should I take AP2 and Micro together?

    Thanks everyone! Congrats to those who took both and did so well! Thats awesome and very encouraging! Sorry I didnt get to respond earlier. I took my CNA exam this weekend and passed! One less thing...
  25. Mercy School of Nursing...Evening program

    I don't know first hand but I have heard that the evening program is VERY competitive and the higher your TEAS score the better. I know at CPCC your min scores have to be 75 and 85 with a overall of...