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1. student nurses pay

   RXCT replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut

   I thought at least $30. Absolutely! A new LPN can start at $27/hr & be up to $30 in no time! Try Masonicare/or most LTC facilities. Tell them what you want & you will get it with 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick time, plus personal time plus, ...

2. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

   RXCT replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   That book is right...

3. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

   RXCT replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   With a COPD'er the MAX O2 delivered should be 2-3 L. No greater than 3L due to their inability to blow-off the CO2. With only one lung; that's another story and I'm guessing the O2 will now be below the2-3L mark. Once paramedics arrive, it's out of y...

4. Good pay for starting LPN

   RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut

   Just to let you know ahead of time that so there isn't a surprise. On long term care (at Masonicare) you have 30 +/- patients. I worked LTC on a holiday to fill in and it's very busy but, most all patients are stable. Your med pass is heavy but once...

5. Good pay for starting LPN

   RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut

   Masonicare has big $$$$ for most new LPN w/ good grades and high GPA; but, even better bene's.

6. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

   RXCT replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   $21000 in CT for evening program

7. Yale New Haven

   RXCT replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in Connecticut

   Your right! They do have orientation programs and also many I've known seen to get locked in at these two city hospitals because of there continuing education program. But, do consider other hospitals as well. They also offer great pay, Insurance, 40...

8. What do you have to have to become a LPN?

   RXCT replied to summersent's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I went to LPN school in CT. 22months. Very horrific. They all have criteria for entrance examinations and then we had 50 in the class & only graduated 14 because they couldn't keep the 75% passing avarge. Oh. I weent to pvt. school and it was &am...

9. LPN's in Connecticut

   RXCT replied to Green Mountains's topic in Connecticut

   When I left them, the next evening class wa sbeing sighed on at about $28000.

10. LPN's in Connecticut

    RXCT replied to Green Mountains's topic in Connecticut

    Starting is minimum $21/hr up to $25-30/hr or more w/ an agency. Most LTC use pool and and agency because nurses are limited here in CT. They don't like pool/agency because of the high$$$$$ for them. So, now pay is getting better and they tend to sta...

11. State Investigation on me please help!

    RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut

    The bottom line is that the nurse on staff is held responsible no matter who did the wrong. I wouldn't woory about getting a "bad" mark against you, your not a nurse and your nursing license is what gets the "strike".

12. how much pay to expect

    RXCT replied to singer's topic in Connecticut

    Actually, CT does hire LPN's in the hospital. Charlotte Hungerford, Midstate, Waterbury Hospital, St.Mary's in Waterbury, Hosp.of St.Rhea's and Bridgeport Hosp. Bridg & St. Rhea's have ad's on career builder....ER for Bridgeport Hosp. I'm an LPN ...

13. Please help! LPN or RT???

    RXCT replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN/LVN

    Here in CT you can bridge to your RN...just as you can with many on-line prgms. I would suggest going for your LPN or RN because we need more nurses with the shortage that is escalating. Even if your JUST an lpn. I'm JUST an lpn & very satisfied ...

14. What is a proper orientation period for a new LPN?

    RXCT replied to alitak's topic in LPN/LVN

    I received about 9 days w/ a preceptor. She was very sloppy w/ her work & quick quick (because cig breaks were #1). I was glad to be let go on my own. Just remember there is always a nrsg super. in the bldg to call. You'll be fine! Good Luck

15. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    RXCT replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I'm not sure of your pay scale but, If you borrow that $25g it will cost about $100 a month on a gvt. loan.... Here in CT you make about $25-$30/hour as an LPN. hOpe this helps!