NicInNC

NicInNC CNA

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  1. Failing A&P

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    Update: I have an appt Tuesday with the head of the dept. I have to follow the Chain of Command and that's who I start with. I spoke with him already on the phone and filled him in on the instructor...

  2. Please hear me out. Anyone! No one seems to give a rip.

    NicInNC replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    "L" sounds VERY immature. I try to stay far from those kind of people. They will only bring you down. If she was really a caring friend, she would have handled it differently. Even if she didn't cover...

  3. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    NicInNC replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    CNA I certification is a pre-req at my school. Then we also get extra points if we get our CNA II. I'm going to take my CNA I classes this

  4. Is it really worth it?

    NicInNC posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Maybe I've just been reading all of the post with the downsides of nursing or something, but I'm beginning to wonder if all this work is worth it! There are so many post complaining about how nurses...

  5. Is it really worth it?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Now THAT is a reply that I want to hear! I read complaints about pay, being overworked, etc and it just makes me wonder. I want to HELP people. I'm amazed with the medical field and how our bodies...

  6. Tending to an ex???

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had one of your ex's end up a patient of yours? I would feel so uncomfortable having an ex as a patient! Especially one that I was engaged to at one time in my life. That would just be...

  7. Any Regrets?

    NicInNC replied to RubyKisses's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love this quote. I am currently in the ADN program but am thinking of going into the LPN program instead. I've been a SAHM for the past 7 years, so work of any kind would be a welcome break from...

  8. RN or LPN? Pay Difference?

    NicInNC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm currently taking all my pre-reqs to get in the ADN program. I've noticed more and more doctors offices have LPN's though. Are LPN's pretty much doing the same duties as RN's? Are a lot of places...

  9. RN or LPN? Pay Difference?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Nursing Career

    Any amount of money is more than I'm making now. I have been a SAHM for the past 7 years. Working a job I like will be a welcome break. I wonder if working in a private office is a lot less stressful?...

  10. Failing A&P

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    Here you go: http://www.ncbon.com/LicStat-PassRates.asp I'm in the ADN program at Forsyth Tech CC. That's a shame that the rate went from 93 down to

  11. exactly what does RN consist of....

    NicInNC replied to brandy119's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to ask this: How do you handle the smells? I have THE worst time dealing with odors. I start dry heaving. Please tell me that it gets better. I woud be mortified if I started dry heaving whild...

  12. Will LPN/LVN be phased out?

    NicInNC replied to sstromberg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pre-RN student (still working on my pre-reqs) and I thoght about just going for my LPN since it's less schooling, but I'm sticking with the RN. Anyways, I've noticed more and more LPN's and...

  13. Failing A&P

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    Soooo....I had a SCHEDULED appointment with my advisor for 9:30 today. I waited until after 10. She was a no show. She called me on my way home and said she was running late because of ice. We have a...

  14. Failing A&P

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    HOW do people get that kind of money? I was awarded a Pell Grant and a NC Community College grant and all I have left at the end of each semester is like $40....IF THAT. Plus, I've paid out of pocket...

  15. Failing A&P

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    I have to maintain a 2.0 gpa. As of my last grade report, my gpa was 3.25. I'm just so let down. I want this more than ANYTHING. I WILL accomplish it, but I didn't have plans on failing. Do you think...