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  1. How's Greenville, NC?

    grahamd01 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm looking for information about the Greenville area. What are the best areas for a family with 3 school aged kids looking for some land and good schools? What about the hospitals. I notice some...

  2. How's Greenville, NC?

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks, what hospitals in those areas would you

  3. Please help with my RN-BSN dilemma (NY area)

    grahamd01 replied to vishnu10003's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed my BSN through WGU, western governors university. Its completely online and much more affordable than any other program I researched. Its an accelerated program allowing you to move as...

  4. How's eastern Georgia? Opinions?

    grahamd01 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm looking to get some info on the best hospitals in the eastern areas of Georgia. I'm currently in New England so I realize a pay reduction is expected but the cost of living seems much lower. Any...

  5. How's Greenville, NC?

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. Good to hear honest opinions before moving. So, what areas would you

  6. How's eastern Georgia? Opinions?

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks so much o your reply! Ill take a look at this

  7. How do you get out on time?????

    grahamd01 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone! I'm a May 12' grad and am lucky to have landed a job as a per diem RN float for several different med surg floors in the hospital. I've been working on my own for about a month (I had 6...

  8. How do you get out on time?????

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Med Chica: I'm glad to hear that there are others who absolutely do not have time to socialize. I kinda feel bad when co workers want to be chatty with me and all I'm trying to do is think of how I'm...

  9. How do you get out on time?????

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I suppose I feel bad asking NA's to do things for my patients even when I know they should. Unfortunatly, we are generally always, 'down an aide today,' so I will typically try to do as much as I can...

  10. CE's for Massachusetts license?

    grahamd01 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This may be silly to ask, but does Massachusetts require any continuuing education credits when you renew your license? I'm a new RN, and haven't heard anything about this here. Does this requirement...

  11. My NCLEX-RN journey.....

    grahamd01 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all other future and current nurses! I wanted to thank all of you for your stories and inspiring encouragement about your NCLEX experiences. I really feel like this website is the reason I passed...

  12. Need advice on Fort Worth vs. Plano areas please

    grahamd01 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm trying to research rental townhome communities in the DFW areas. I've come across many options and wanted to know your opinions. I found affordable rental areas in Plano: 1. West of I-75 and West...

  13. Need advice on Fort Worth vs. Plano areas please

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your detailed reply is very helpful, thanks for that. It's so hard to research areas when you don't have a realistic idea about the community. Any hospitals in Fort Worth you'd recommend? I know you...

  14. Need advice on Fort Worth vs. Plano areas please

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your input not.done.yet! If there's any hospitals around Plano that you've had good experience with, please let me know. I'm trying to do as much research about this area before I plan a...

  15. tips anyone?

    grahamd01 replied to nurse4newlife's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi and welcome! I was new to New England 6 years ago and had some of the same questions you do. I would seriously reconsider the Boston area unless you end up with a solid job offer only because you...

  16. Possible relocation. questions about Dallas area

    grahamd01 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm considerring a move to Dallas area. I have 2 children ( 1st grade and 6th grade) and am looking into either the Frisco or Allen areas. Any advise about school systems and good family areas? Also,...

  17. Possible relocation. questions about Dallas area

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Texas Nursing

    what hospitals have you had experience

  18. Possible relocation. questions about Dallas area

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your reply TheCommuter, what type of differences do you see with your adjustment? What do you recommend in making adecision about a

  19. My NCLEX-RN journey.....

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are ready for this! You are the RN you've been working so hard to be for years in school. Now its your time to PROVE it! (you need to know this in your head) SCHEDULE your test and take the next...

  20. Possible relocation. questions about Dallas area

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your great insight not.done.yet. I really appreciate all of your comments. I'm curious as to whether northern Texas hospitals are beginning to unionize yet or not? Any suggestions? Also...

  21. My NCLEX-RN journey.....

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely. The rationales are the part of these books that are the most useful. You will certainly KNOW why certain answers are right and may not need to reread those rationales, but certainly the...

  22. My NCLEX-RN journey.....

    grahamd01 replied to grahamd01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Shiningstar0602- You should definatly schedule your test. I had constant anxiety during school and had to consistently work my a** off to graduate. NCLEX is the summit. It's the last torch to light...

  23. Passed the NCLEX - what a humbling experience!

    grahamd01 replied to j450n's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It feels so great to finally be where you should be after years of studying and constant worry.

  24. What about health insurance benefits?

    grahamd01 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are heath insurance benefits better being in the nursing field? Wanted some real life opinions because in my current position (not healthcare related), the health insurance is super expensive and has...

  25. Anyone working in Baystate or Berkshire Medical Center?

    grahamd01 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm a new grad trying to find a job in these facilities or nearby. Anyone have any advice? I've submitted resume's to both places and search everyday online for new postings. BMC seems very difficult...