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

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. That still shocks me! And I'm not talking about $1 ...

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 paperwork filled out and your check. They do the ...

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, spent 6-12 weeks following different people around an...

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 everyday.

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 WITH NC!!!!

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 someone you know worked there? How did you like it? W...

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 the other). Duke has an online program but it's t...

***** 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 campus.

*************** 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 know you. Thank you again for this very uplifting a...

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 well. Very well said!

****************** 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 miserable. I took a job at a major teacher hospital ...

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. :-) I respect you, your plans and your privacy. Wha...

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 mind newbies. Having been a nurse traveler, I had to...

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 in: Grove Park, Brightleaf, brightwood Trails, Rav...

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. Not at all. I did traveling contracts for a while b...

*** 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 the 2 yrs exp? I am really considering applying ...

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 MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL.

Right out of high school (18), graduated with my BSN 4 yrs later (22). Now enrolled for my Master's at 30.

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

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 you formed your own opinion. Good luck and welcome!...

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 strip when I saw the baby starting a bad decel. I ha...

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 about them. If you are thinking of buying, Beazer hom...

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 the news here about Durham is gangs, crime, shooti...

This Was Hilarious! Thanks Sami!!!!!!