pokey sn

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1. Transitioning from unrelated career to nursing...

   pokey sn replied to Nurse1DayCT's topic in Connecticut

   I went to Capital. I had morning clinicals for my first semester, then evening clinicals thereafter. In order to get your dream in motion start with the prerequisites, as most colleges have a waiting list and you have to meet those prereq's even be...

2. UCONN Anyone?

   pokey sn replied to goodmojo68's topic in Connecticut

   I graduated with a BS in Human Devolpment from UCONN after first initially majoring in Nursing. I don't know how it is now but in 2000 the min GPA needed was a 2.5 with a C plus in General Chem and in A and P. I say apply and see what happens. You...

3. Hospital of Saint Rapheal--Anyone?

   pokey sn replied to pokey sn's topic in Connecticut

   St. Rapheal does hire LPN for the floors, not for the units though. If you are interested, definitely apply. I think it's a pretty good place to work!:)

4. BSN requirement for all RNs

   pokey sn replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle: :rotfl:

5. BSN requirement for all RNs

   pokey sn replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle: :rotfl:

6. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

   pokey sn replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut

   While i don't work there, I just wanted to wish you good luck. Do you still live in NY? I was actually looking into Mt. Sinai the pay is awesome! Do you know anything about there?

7. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

   pokey sn replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut

   While i don't work there, I just wanted to wish you good luck. Do you still live in NY? I was actually looking into Mt. Sinai the pay is awesome! Do you know anything about there?

8. Do You Believe Nurses Are Much More In Demand Than Doctors

   pokey sn replied to NURSE LAWYER's topic in General Nursing

   As the popualtion ages, I believe that nurses, doctors, as well as mid level practioners will all be in demand as the population seeks affordable, accessible and safe health care. I know here in the US the nurses shortage is greater in some places t...

9. Do You Believe Nurses Are Much More In Demand Than Doctors

   pokey sn replied to NURSE LAWYER's topic in General Nursing

   As the popualtion ages, I believe that nurses, doctors, as well as mid level practioners will all be in demand as the population seeks affordable, accessible and safe health care. I know here in the US the nurses shortage is greater in some places t...

10. Authority

    pokey sn replied to are-in's topic in CRNA

    Thanks Brett! That totally clarifies it! CRNA do not practice medicine but nursing. I can recall someone here posting that they were asked in an admissions interview, if anesthesia was the practice of medicine or nursing. They didn't state what the...

11. Authority

    pokey sn replied to are-in's topic in CRNA

    Stupid question, but---I thought ordering a med and prescribing a med were one in the same when done in facility. Not true?

12. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    pokey sn replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much angie o'plasty for your very encouraging words to us new grads!!!

13. need crna info for school

    pokey sn replied to ckelly's topic in CRNA

    CKelly, You can go to the FAQ's and read what's there, and for anything specific go to archives or search this forum for a topic idea. When I was researching info about CRNAs the following website was especially helpful. There's a web video even! Her...

14. New Grad in the ICU/Feeling overwhelmed

    pokey sn replied to OrigamiAirplane's topic in CRNA

    Orgami----I posted the exact same thing about a month ago. I just started in the CTICU only I work straight nights. I was feeling the same way you are(still am only to a lesser degree). Let me tell you, hang in there. Try to put things into perspe...

15. I'm In!!!!!!!!

    pokey sn replied to pgreen's topic in CRNA

    Congrats on getting accepted after one year of experience!! You truley are an inspiration:) Good luck