http://allnurses.com RI nursing issues - discuss and network with other nurses from Rhode Island. Discuss Rhode Island hospitals, Rhode Island nursing schools, or any other nursing issue concerning the state of Rhode Island. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:27:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/has-anyone-registered-438216-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:30:59 GMT I can't believe I'm finally registered for Nursing I! Time is flying. Anyone hear yet about Orientation? I'm wondering where/when it's going to be. ]]> Rhode Island Nurses MrsPeep http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/has-anyone-registered-438216.html http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/2nd-degree-bsn-437715-new.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:21:55 GMT Hello, I have a B.A. in the liberal arts, am currently taking nursing prerequisites @ CCRI, and... Hello,

I have a B.A. in the liberal arts, am currently taking nursing prerequisites @ CCRI, and would appreciate some insight...

Has anyone here been through the 2nd degree BSN program at RIC? The website lists the curriculum (once prereq's are completed) as 2 years. I have many friends who went to RIC for other majors and had a very difficult time getting the courses they needed to graduate on time. What did you think of the program, and how intense is it? Is the school organized in getting students their clinicals?

I am also considering getting an associate's, which would take 1-2 years after I finish my prerequisites, depending on if I stay in RI or move for school.

Thankyou!!! ]]> Rhode Island Nurses zrc2009 http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/2nd-degree-bsn-437715.html http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/need-advice-working-436233-new.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:28:40 GMT Hey everyone, Thought this would be the best place to come for firsthand advice on some things! I... Hey everyone,
Thought this would be the best place to come for firsthand advice on some things! I recently completed the CNA course at CCRI and got my CNA license. I would love to get a job in a hospital or other facility where I can get some good experience. My only condition is that I'm also a mom and I would need to work in the afternoons/evenings/nights. I'm also starting the nursing program at CCRI in January. I know that will be a huge amount of work, especially while balancing it with my daughter and husband! So, I guess my questions are...

Would it be worth it to start working now and go to a per diem position (if possible) while in school? Or should I just wait to find something for next summer?

Also, it seems nearly impossible to get a job at the lifespan hospitals (where I'd love to get my foot in the door-I've heard so many good things). Would it be worth it experience wise to take a job in an LTC? Are there any other hospital/clinic type settings you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for any answers/advice! ]]> Rhode Island Nurses MrsPeep http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/need-advice-working-436233.html http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/what-good-new-435714-new.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:05:35 GMT Hi everyone, I am a brand spanking new CNA, I just passed my skills test this October 2. I have... Hi everyone,

I am a brand spanking new CNA, I just passed my skills test this October 2. I have applied at many nursing home but have gotten no reply from any of them. Today I walked into a nursing home to apply for a CNA position, and right away I was given an on the spot interview. I was offered a job at the 50 bed LTC facility. I accepted the position of course:D, after getting no response from anyone else. I was offered $11.00 per hour to work 3rd shift and every other weekend. With no shift or weekend differential pay, paid medical and dental after 3 months, and paid vacation time. I toured the facility and liked it very much.

My question is did I get offered a fair amount of money for being a brand new cna working the 3rd shift? ]]> Rhode Island Nurses ss2brn http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/what-good-new-435714.html http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/ccri-spring-2010-a-433724-new.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:13:57 GMT Hey Everyone... Just curious if anyone here (even though this board is usually pretty dead!)... Hey Everyone...

Just curious if anyone here (even though this board is usually pretty dead!)
who are starting the Spring Nursing program, have received anything
official from CCRI yet?

I got a call many weeks back saying I was accepted and they would be sending
out official acceptance letters sometime in October. Anyone heard anything "official"?

The closer it gets, the more excited I'm getting!! ]]> Rhode Island Nurses Northofnowhere http://allnurses.com/rhode-island-nurses/ccri-spring-2010-a-433724.html