[akwill]

I'm Ann in Old Saybrook. I am working on my Pre-requisites and plan to apply to the nursing program at Three Rivers Community College next Fall. Can anyone tell me about online nursing schools? I am concerned that I may not get into the program, but want to pursue this career path. Does CT recognize any of the online nursing degree programs?

Also, what is the average salary one can expect to get in CT with an Associate RN degree?

[mbhulai]

Hi,

I am currently in the nursing program at Goodwin. I am feeling the GI upset, and wondering if I made the right choice? Are these normal feelings.

[akwill]

What part is making your GI upset? ARe you currently in clinicals?

[suejara]

Hi my name is Susana, I graduated (survived) Lincoln Tech's LPN program (New Britian) in July 07. I have started Excelsior College to pursue my RN. I recently got a job a pediatricians practice.

Good luck all nursing students.

[cast924]

Hello everyone!! Hopefully everyone is enjoying this cold weather!! I currently work in one of the New Haven, CT Hospitals and have been working in the Telemetry floor for the past 17 months since graduating and still learning something new everyday!!

[julietoo]

Hi Cast924! I'm an RN returning to the hospital setting very soon...I have a question. I was wondering how much a nurse working in your area(New Haven) can make hourly. If you don't feel comfortable responding...I certainly understand!! It's just that I have asked this question a few times before on these forums, and I really never get an answer. I know there are many variables...shift, unit, experience etc...but any info you have will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you:icon_smile:

[cast924]

Hi Julietoo!! Since starting last year the starting pay for new graduates was $26.50....that starting rate also was higher for other new grads if say they worked as Student Nurses in the hospital...maybe like a dollar more....within six months you get your review and a raise up to $1 and then another six months another raise based on your review score...There are also the differentials for working evenings which I think it's about $3.50 more for Evenings, $4.00 for Weekends, $4.50 for Overnight shifts...so it's nice when your working weekends on the overnight..there are other things you can also do to increase your salary pay as your experience grows...like applying for the Clinical Ladder II.....Hopefully this information helps you out...since my perspective is for a fairly new nurse....

[akwill]

I recently attended the CT League for Nursing- https://www.ctleaguefornursing.org/index.html

They sponsored a RN student day and 800! fellow nursing students showed up. It was great, with a keynote speaker who discussed passion and compassion in the profession. The powerpoint presentations will be posted on the website. It was an inspiring event for a nursing student and the league is committed to nursing and education. I recommend that everyone check it out! Another resource for networking.

[RN28MD]

Hello I have my RN liscence but currently a stay at home mom for 3 years now. Would like to get back to it but just can't seem to find the time. OH I graduated from UCONN and would love to stay fresh with any questions anyone has out there. Would love to help. Good luck to everyone. OH and I did Med/Surge nursing

[RNtoJD]

Hi Everyone! RN for 11 years now. Most recent experience is in Pediatric Emergency. I currently work per diem and will graduate from UConn Law School in May. Nursing has been very good to me!