NOLANURSERN

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1. Anyone from Charity School of Nursing?

   NOLANURSERN replied to nola1985's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   As a graduate of this past semester- May, I must add my 2 cents as well. I don't know where this information has been obtained from, but it is certainly not my experience, nor the experience off my...

2. Frustrated with N.O. hospitals

   NOLANURSERN replied to NewOrleansLady's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   What happened was that the majority of graduates (may) secured their jobs/positions at least a month ago- or earlier. Many of us teched at the location where we wanted to work- thereby securing our...

3. Nac I @ Csn

   NOLANURSERN replied to mimimartina's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I think that it is a combo of having to do clinicals, much more paperwork and caremaps. The big part for me was the A&P. By the end of the course you realize that you have gone through all of the...

4. ICU environment-LA

   NOLANURSERN replied to phillygurl24's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Hi, My suggestion would be to come down for a small amount of time (if possible) and make make pre- arrangements to piggyback/shadow in the department of what ever hospitals that you are interested...

5. Beware OLOL Accelerated ASN

   NOLANURSERN replied to Marble'sMom's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   F.Y.I. Most schools have gone to a higher standard on math/pharm skills. Charity has a math test for each level and you must make a 90 on all of them. A little scary at first... but it sets a higher...

6. Somebody has to know this?

   NOLANURSERN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Looking for help... I'm swamped and tired....and pleading for help... On top of care maps and tests, I have yet another assignment with a short due-by date. It's on the scope and standard of...

7. TB test northshore?

   NOLANURSERN replied to mimimartina's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I thnk that if you just call them back and explain your situation and your time frame they will understand and help you. This is something that you don't need to see the doc for. The nurse can do it-...

8. Smartphone and Charity

   NOLANURSERN replied to hope2-B-RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I have a palm smartphone. There are alot of students who have them-teachers as well. I have had it for a year and have not purchased any materials (nursing software) to put on the phone. When you are...

9. Charty CPR requirement

   NOLANURSERN replied to jconnor504's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   FYI, Its crunch time at Charity- finals week. You may not get a response until things calm

10. Charty CPR requirement

    NOLANURSERN replied to jconnor504's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Childrens hospital has CP classes all of the time- call the regular phone and ask to be transfered to the educational dept. Even though you don't work there, they will make an exception. It's not very...

11. rn-bsn

    NOLANURSERN replied to WANT2NURSE's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Well, You may want to consider to get your Assoc.'s from Charity. Then get a year or such under your belt working somewhere- let them pick up the tab on your further education. I understand that LSU's...

12. Frustrated.

    NOLANURSERN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Most schools in this area often do require you to complete pre-reqs before nursing courses- or acceptance to program (Charity). Some, you must already have a BSN to get in. Some you need to interview...

13. Is it just me??

    NOLANURSERN replied to Funnurse25's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    A lot of people that I know go out of state. The pay and benefits are not very competitive in La (when you compare them to other states/areas/and cost of living)- top pay here for a new nurse is 23/hr...

14. Frustrated - Need Study Advice!

    NOLANURSERN replied to NMB107's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Wow that is something... doesn't sound like there is much you can do until people get so frustrated that they go to the dean with a bunch of the students and request some suggestions on what to do....

15. Frustrated - Need Study Advice!

    NOLANURSERN replied to NMB107's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There were 6-7 SAC members who bombed (I think it was test 2- the one on vents)- with scores into the 50's... You know that something is not right when the honor society members- and some people who...