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My MIL works for one of the smaller Vidant hospitals and I believe her shift differential is $4 - I'm not 100% sure so don't hold me to that. To be honest with you, she is looking a new job, but I'll also tell you that a lot of that is more her than the system itself. I've heard that nurses who work for the big hospital in Greenville are happier with their jobs than nurses at some of the hospitals that were acquired by Vidant.

I've always thought it was a distraction to the learning environment (former teacher), but it only really bothers me if they're being noisy, rustling wrappers, etc. I see nothing wrong with drinking in the classroom, as long as your container has a lid that can be secured to prevent spills. I personally believe food is meant to be eaten at a table - not at a desk or on a sofa - so I don't eat in the classroom for the courtesy of my fellow students and the teacher. I do think it's rude, however, if there is a sign or someone has specifically stated no food or drink.

Good info in this thread - I'm interested in corrections too. Thanks for sharing :)

I have always enjoyed science and how things 'work,' and knew that I wanted to work in the medical industry, but my moment came as I watched a close friend of mine die of cancer. She was 34 years old and had three young sons all under the age of 8. We were all devastated by her diagnosis and I prayed constantly that I could help her in some way, take the pain away from her family and her friends. The nurses who cared for her always knew just what to say at the right time to ease our grief, even when we knew that her time was almost up. After months of prayer, I knew that I was being called to become a nurse. I ignored it for a long time, but I asked for a sign of what I should do with my career and I was given one. I miss my friend terribly and wish I could have cared for her, but I am thankful everyday that a beautiful passion for easing the pain of others came from such a difficult time in my life. I know that most people may not have a calling like this but I wanted to share regardless. :)

I'm also partial to Raleigh - I live closer to Wilmington, but Raleigh will always be my first love. In Raleigh, you would be near WakeMed, Rex, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and other hospitals. Plus it's just a great place to live in general - lots of things to do and see. I'm not familiar with Charlotte area, though. You'll find the cost of living is much lower here than in other states! Because of this, your dollar will stretch a bit further. :)

I'm not super familiar with South Carolina's market for registered nurses, but I if I had to choose one, I would select North Carolina. It's home to some wonderful healthcare systems and I know few nurses here who have had difficulty finding a job. However, I think it really depends on what area(s) you are thinking of moving to. Hope that helps!

This is terrible...my heart goes out to your co-worker and her family. I would be looking for a new place to work.

I have to agree with other posters that your immaturity about a seemingly harmless episode of horse playing will reflect badly on you - and you alone - should you report it to a clinical instructor. If you're so worried about people messing with your things, simply leave them at home or put them somewhere safe. I'm more concerned with your inability to deal with petty drama more than the "personal property" aspect. I would definitely think about how you'll deal with any future coworkers who do things you don't like before doing anything else!

This post is three gallons of crazy in a two gallon bucket...I do hope you're trolling.

I am applying to LCC as well but WCC is my first choice. Feel free to message me if you want to chat!

I'm happy to share! I was lucky to receive several scholarships when I began my history degree, but I do have loans. My husband has a good job and thankfully we could live off I one income when I go back. If we couldn't, I would have to work in my field longer to be able to afford it. I also don't have any children. I was able to take a few pre-reqs with my history degree (we had 30 hrs of electives, which I chose to use for sciences because I originally thought about applying to PA school). I will have to pay for some out of pocket, but check into a forgivable education loan - I think there is some info on cfnc.org. Other than that, it's just spending and saving as wisely as we can! It has been tight at times but it's an investment we were both willing to make so that I could have a job I loved one day. :)

There is only one university within driving distance from my home that offers a BSN, and it is almost an hour away. I'm applying to that program and several ADN programs. The healthcare system in our area prefers BSN grads, but they will hire ADN graduates if they agree to complete the BSN by 2020. There is another hospital in a nearby town that will hire ADN new grads without the BSN commitments. I'd love to go ahead and knock out my BSN, but if I don't get in, I don't get in. I would make your decision based on the preferences of health systems where you live and also the school options that are available to you. My backup plan is completing the RN-BSN bridge program online if I end up going to a community college, it's a year long with full time study.

I still have to take A&P I and II. I just finished a bachelors degree in history, so this will be my second go round! Are you applying to other programs nearby?

I was a history major in college and always thought that I wanted to be a teacher. Much like you, I did very well in humanities courses and struggled through math and science - they have never been my strong suit. This worried me when I knew I was called to be a nurse. It required a lot of time and effort on my part to do well in those classes. As an above poster said, nursing is more than a passion; it is a science. My advice to you would be to re-take the classes you've struggled in. Take advantage of help offered by professors and other students, take advantage of your school'a tutoring center if they have one. Study every chance you get. Your perseverance will eventually pay off! Good luck to you!

I live in Goldsboro and I'm planning to apply to the Wayne ADN program next fall. Working on my pre-reqs now as well. Happy to hear you are returning home to your family! :)

I have a friend who just left Rex and he loved working there. It is a very nice hospital and a plus is that it is affiliated with UNC Healthcare system. They are known for providing great care at Rex and I have never seen an employee who wasn't happy. My uncle recently had a quadruple bypass there and all the nurses on his team worked together flawlessly. It seems like a great hospital to work for.

I am a UMO graduate - did not study nursing - and I will say that it is very easy to ruin a school's reputation by making claims that it is a diploma mill. The RN to BSN program at Mount Olive is a relatively new program (has only been around for a short period of time), and was created with the intention to serve nurses who live in the immediate area. I can understand your concerns with pursuing post-BSN study, but most of the students in the program are working towards their BSN because they will be out of a job without one. With the new health systems like Vidant moving into the area, all RN's working for that system will be required to receive their BSN by 2020. For these students, it's not really a concern. They need a BSN and Mount Olive is close by if they need hands-on help. If you have concerns about accreditation, the staff at the college would be happy to answer any questions you have. The contact information for the director of that program is on the school's website, and she is a very nice lady. Mount Olive's tuition is expensive because it is a private school. I don't want to appear touchy, because I do feel like you're raising an important question, but I would be happy to help you reach someone who is working on their BSN from Mount Olive or one of the directors. If you're sure that you want to pursue post-baccalaureate study, I would suggest looking into a more affordable program. Mount Olive's program is completely online, like many others, and UNC-W offers a RN-BSN completion program that is also online for about $4k, I believe. I did tour Watts when I was a student at Mount Olive and spent a lot of time talking with professors and students there - I decided against it because I was already a student at Mount Olive and didn't like the idea of only getting an associate's degree for the amount of tuition I would be paying. I chose to pursue an ADN elsewhere. However, if you feel comfortable at Watts, I think it is a great school (it just wasn't for me). It is a very hands-on program and has several dozen grads each year. It has been associated with Mount Olive for several years now - not for the BSN program, but to offer working adults a chance to complete their general education requirements at night or online at the UMO RTP campus. If you have any other questions about Mount Olive, I would be happy to answer them. :)