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  1. Moving to wonderful NC, triangle area, any advice on favorite hospitals?

    nursen_99 replied to lighterbeing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    UNC rocks in pay, nurse satisfaction, floor condition, magmnt support,

  2. Duke Hospital

    nursen_99 replied to Tsiasn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've worked at Duke and find it to be okay. Just OKAY. It's got the supplies, technology and reputation. I'll give them that. But as far as pay, they're the lowest paying hospital in the area....

  3. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    nursen_99 replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    It would be easier for you to just wait till you get there and do it all at once. I flew to cali in December and got my temp license in lesss than an hour, me and a group of friends. Just have your...

  4. hospitals that hire new grads?

    nursen_99 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    UNC has awesome residency programs. You are put on the unit to practice but also get more classroom training. It's great. You often come outbetter prepared then someone who went somewhere else,...

  5. new grad positions?

    nursen_99 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know if they are necessarily posted as new grads post but I know for sure they are hiring new grads. They are hiring in maternity for sure. I see a new one

  6. new grad positions?

    nursen_99 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke, UNC Healthcare, Rex, etc... all of them will hire you. And it's only a couple of hours away from the ocean. I understand about being sick of the winters. I escaped from NY and I'm IN LOVE...

  7. Opinions on St. Joe's Women's in Tampa

    nursen_99 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi guys, I recently interviewed for a couple of positions in Tampa/St. Pete. Though Bayfront offerred the most in pay, I left with a better feeling about St. Joe's Women's. Has any of you or...

  8. Has anyone done the MSN Online program at ECU?

    nursen_99 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm ready to go and get my MSN and I'm having a hard time deciding where to go. I like UNC-CH's programs but they are on campus. I have 2 kids and plan on keeping my job (I work 3 days 1 week and 2...

  9. Has anyone done the MSN Online program at ECU?

    nursen_99 replied to nursen_99's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    ***** I don't know exactly what you are looking for but UNC-CH's online program is for RN-BSN. Their MSN programs are on

  10. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    nursen_99 replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    *************** Now this brought tears to my eyes. I am moved immensely. It's good to know that there are people out there like you. I don't know you but I would have been pleased and honored to...

  11. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    nursen_99 replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, SharonH, THANK YOU FOR THIS! I am sitting at work reading and my mouth dropped open at some of the posts I read. I';m just sitting here in shock, wondering how to respond. You put it...

  12. I cant shake this feeling...

    nursen_99 replied to angel o' mercy's topic in Nursing Career

    ****************** I read your post and it instantly took me back to '00 when I was a brand new nurse! It almost brings tears to my eyes because it's just how I felt. I was anxious, stressed and...

  13. North Carolina Roll Call

    nursen_99 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Kimmie, Hi! I'm glad you've found this site! It's awesome isn't it? Anyway, I'm glad you are re-prioritizing and are making plans to do what makes you happy. You are not alone in that pursuit. :-)...

  14. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

    nursen_99 replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    No, DON"T let it go! Address it!!! Decide what you will and will not accept and make it be known. They smell the newness in you and are going to test you. It's done to experienced nurses never...

  15. Graduate RN moving to NC

    nursen_99 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The Southpoint area is nice but is getting pricey. Norhtern Durham is booming and you can still find nice and affordable spots there. Tons of new communities in east Durham that are awesome to live...

  16. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

    nursen_99 replied to NurseAmy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I totally agree with JAPAHO41!!! I moved to NC a little over a year ago and came straight to Duke, believing that from their reputation, I would learn a ton and so on. I have not been impressed....

  17. MY quest to get into CRNA prgram!

    nursen_99 replied to NP2BE's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    *** Hi, I thought you have to have 2 yrs of experience in criticial care before you can get into a CRNA program and I see you've only been working since May of "05. Is this fir real? You didn't need...

  18. How loyal must one be?! Considering work change...

    nursen_99 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I am loyal to absolutely no workplace because I have concluded that none of my workplaces are loyal to me. My loyalties extend only to my patients. ************ I COULD NOT AGREE...

  19. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    nursen_99 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Right out of high school (18), graduated with my BSN 4 yrs later (22). Now enrolled for my Master's at

  20. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    nursen_99 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is pt abandonment. Plain and simple. No need discussing anything else. Now, did anything happen to this embarassment to our

  21. Raleigh/Durham area

    nursen_99 replied to Cherish's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm glad you said this Cherish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's unbelievable the undeserved bad rap Durham gets. It really makes you wonder about the people making those blanket statements. I'm sure glad...

  22. What do patients say that irks you?

    nursen_99 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So many of your complaints are so familiar!! I can't stop laughing! Wait, check this one: I had a pt couple of nights ago that was being induced for severe PIH. I was at the station watching the...

  23. Durham - where to live?

    nursen_99 replied to NCVegRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    VegRN2B- I too work at Duke and moved here just a few months ago. I love it and hope you will too. :-) As for places to live, There are tons of apartments but I bought so I don't know too much...

  24. where in north carolina?

    nursen_99 replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Originally Posted by gretchengirl I have been to durham many many times and I must say, It is my least favorite place in n.c. I agree with the other poster, It just appears to be dirty.All we hear on...

  25. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    nursen_99 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    This Was Hilarious! Thanks