PlayaChickRN

PlayaChickRN

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  1. UNCC FNP 2019

    PlayaChickRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I'm currently looking into getting all of my ducks in a row to apply to UNCC FNP program for Fall 2019. I thought it'd be good to start up a topic for us prospective students to meet up....

  2. UNCC FNP 2019

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for the GRE? I'm thinking about doing a Kaplan Q bank subscription. Took a predictor test, did ok... We'll see. - When do you plan on taking the...

  3. Should I pursue an NP degree? I need advice

    PlayaChickRN replied to vmm1995's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    An NP in PACU? I'm currently an RN in pacu getting my graduate application together for NP and was wondering if there was such a thing as a PACU NP... The hospital I work for does not have one and...

  4. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    PlayaChickRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all. I'm in my last semester of pre-reqs, starting nursing school in the fall. I have noticed a bit of casual cheating (who knew this was a thing!?). Last week, a couple students next to me, while...

  5. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

    PlayaChickRN posted a topic in General Students

    As the first day of nursing school is quickly coming for many of us, I was wondering if any veterans could give a quick tip or two to help us on our way? What should we take on the first day? Our...

  6. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi CPCC peeps! I'm excited for Monday!!! Everyone

  7. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! I'm applying for CPCC Fall 2015 in December and was wondering if there was anyone else? I'd be great to compare stats and status. I'll start out. I'm a 32 yr old, mom of two, going back to school...

  8. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    Hi! I'll bring mine just in case. I'm also going to bring the dosage calculations book as it looks like something we'll probably hit up early on. I'm starting to get excited!! I plan to sit front and...

  9. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    I don't think there is a facebook page yet, I checked. Our orientation was back in April, so I really have no clue what we'll do other than probably go over expectations and intros and all that. I'm...

  10. Cpcc nursing program 2016

    PlayaChickRN replied to Futurenursemo's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't remember exactly, somewhere around 88%. I know some made it in with scores just at the cut score though. Don't worry too much about it, just study and take it understanding the cut scores for...

  11. Cpcc nursing program 2016

    PlayaChickRN replied to Futurenursemo's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! I'm starting the nursing program at CPCC this fall. The most important thing is to get your TEAS score at or above the required mark. If you have most of your pre-reqs done that helps too. Good...

  12. NC nursing programs without TEAS test, TEAS prep help, etc

    PlayaChickRN replied to roadrunner517's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, I know the TEAS can be difficult for a lot of people. I would suggest she get the ATI TEAS book and the practice tests. She can treat studying as a class over the summer and really learn the...

  13. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well... we got less information than I was anticipating. I was hoping there would be more info on costs and schedules related to the program. Maybe even an overview of what we can expect our first...

  14. Hospital night shift?

    PlayaChickRN replied to Dmborland's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had to double check that I had not unknowingly authored this topic myself! I'm in your exact situation, just finishing up orientation for a cardiac tele 7p-7a job. I am also in school now, for the...

  15. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    See you at

  16. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats thomas0831 !!! I'm getting really excited to get the ball rolling. Are any of you starting to get supplies? I am looking into purchasing a stethoscope soon. I'll probably ask at orientation...

  17. New Grad ADN job at Level 1 Trauma Center

    PlayaChickRN replied to Jamiejill7's topic in General Students

    Jamie, I don't have anything valuable to add to this post, however, I also would LOVE to be a flight nurse or even a Trauma I RN. I'm in Charlotte and hope to work towards that goal. I'm just in...

  18. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats Autumn! See you next month!!! How exciting, I can hardly

  19. Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    PlayaChickRN replied to MsPebbles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How did your pre-employment test turn

  20. How old is too old for an Algebra class

    PlayaChickRN replied to jensjo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see that you say you fear they may not accept the credit. One of the biggest problems I see with myself and some I know is that word, fear. I would encourage you to seek out facts- it will...

  21. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Autumn, I did apply and get accepted. Yes, the science portion is tricky only because it does cover a huge amount of related topics. If you do a somewhat decent job, it should not affect your...

  22. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks to everyone who has chimed in. I'm still new to this whole school etiquette thing and appreciate the input. I've adjusted my view on this whole thing. I am definitely not out to make enemies...

  23. A&P II Lab Practical

    PlayaChickRN replied to Mygenericusername's topic in General Students

    I am going to second the coloring book and pictures/copies. As for labeling, I make sure to practice once a day leading up to the quiz, or test. As I attempt it each time, I cross off the labels I...

  24. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I'll take a chill pill and let it work itself out. I agree, once we are on a floor with them as a job, that's a different

  25. Statistics and Microbiology

    PlayaChickRN replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it is completely doable. I'm taking it now with A&P II and Microbiology (and humanities as well). I have to tell you, there is a lot of hype around taking these classes together. I was...