PlayaChickRN

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. Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for th...

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 GRE? Late October? - Who did you pick to write your ...

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 we're the biggest PACU in the region (Trauma I). Coul...

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 taking a test in A&P II were blatantly cheati...

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 whole book list or just a pencil and paper? Is it ...

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

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 after 15 years. I started my pre-reqs over the su...

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 center if you want to chat when we have a break. ...

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 not really anxious or anything, just thought it'd b...

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 each subject. You can only miss 4 questions (I thi...

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 luck!

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 information well. I found that the key to the test in ...

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 week of class. Oh well...

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 next month or so. I'm already feeling the crazy com...

See you at orientation!!

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 what is required but have any of you gotten any o...

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 school working as a CNA in the hospital system, hoping...

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

How did your pre-employment test turn out?

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 completely remove your 'fear'. A simple call to the transcr...

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 score too much. Have you taken your TEAS? Applied?

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 nor do I see myself as better than others. I'm going...

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 know well and just quiz myself on the ones I don't kn...

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 situation.

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 pretty hesitant myself. Now that I'm in it (since Jan...