neuro6

The only "space program" Damon is working on is the space between his ears. His "pretty, young" wife should have her license revoked...there both freakin nuts!

Getting married in nursing school is not a bad idea. Getting married is the bad idea! Sorry I couldn't resist that one. I'm sure you'll manage quite well. Several women in my fast-track program had their first babies during school (clinical actually) and never missed a beat. They had very supportive husbands. All the best to you!

Here's the scoop. I have been an RPN here in Canada for seven years (neuro/neurosurg unit) and am currently upgrading to my RN. At the large teaching hospital where I am employed RPN's are responsible for their own patient assignment. We give meds (narcotics too),phlebotomy, monitor IV's (don't start them)tube feeds, ventilated patients the list goes on. I will be doing my 4 mos. consolodation in the emerg dept. I am seriously considering relocating to N.Carolina (Duke emerg). I have excellent assessment,organizational and communication skills and my co-workers and superiors tell me I would make a great emerg nurse (my dream job). I am 42 with a 15 year old daughter (single mom). I would love some input on relocating, esp. with a child, the place itself and my choice of emerg after graduation. Also I have been told that I do not need to write the NCLEX if I go to N.Carolina. Thanks.

I am a 42yr old single mom with a 15 yr old daughter. Considering relocating to N.Carolina (Duke to be specific). Would appreciate any input, positive and negative. Any Canadian nurses that have made the jump? Also, I was told that N.Carolina accepts the Cdn. license ie no need for NCLEX? [This message has been edited by neuro6 (edited March 19, 2001).]