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1. UCONN CEIN 2014

   alaboringstart replied to sc892010's topic in Connecticut

   Thank You:-) Yes, I worked throughout the program. I worked as many hours as I could realistically balance, meaning my hours often varied weekly with whatever my class/clinical/lab load was. For us, lab was only one semester long (Spring). You may fi...

2. UCONN CEIN 2014

   alaboringstart replied to sc892010's topic in Connecticut

   Hi everyone! Just wanted to wish you all good luck! We the class of 2013 are getting ready for graduation in a few weeks. It seems like only yesterday we all were in your shoes! the beginning of the program will be the hardest, but once you get a rhy...

3. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Hi StephenKing, There or many of us who do work part time or per diem. it all boils down to how you manage your time! the program is rigorous and taxing, but the year goes by so fast when you're so busy! good luck in your preparations!

4. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Congrats Lithe1960!! How does it feel to be done?!

5. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   30 days left :-)!!

6. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Counting down as well! Got my stethoscope package today and can't wait to put all the supplies to good use:-). My only complaint is the free etching was done by hand and doesn't look great, which is kinda disappointing on such an expensive device. St...

7. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Still could not find the group:-(How's everyone feeling (other than broke lol)?! We're just weeks away!!! To answer someone's earlier post, I decided to go with the ebooks. It will take some time getting used to but they made the price more attractiv...

8. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Wow mac05032, 2 jobs??!! I'm still wondering how to balance the program while remembering to feed the pets! You've given me some hope! :-)

9. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

   alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

   Hi jells1026, Genetics can be a bit challenging but doable with some online resources to help break down the most challenging aspects. Good luck!! For my fellow soon to be classmates...anyone have any input on the assessment kits we need to buy?

10. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    Yay!! Very exciting! The packet makes it more real now!

11. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    It will workout (and you'll save tons of money :-) !! ) As someone said before, disorganized as the program may have been or is, graduates have been able to find jobs, even before MEIN became a degree program. I wonder if there are differences betwee...

12. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    Congrats Ajbernier! I have to admit that I am a bit worried about the rumored disorganization, considering the physical, mental, and financial stakes ahead :-/ There are pros and cons to having new faculty and I'm looking forward to what each may bri...

13. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    Hi Ajbernier! Congrats! There are some mixed reviews on other forums about the MEIN program, not much per se on NCLEX pass rate, which is good question. Maybe we will find out at orientation:-) And as we go through the program, we can add our exper...

14. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    Is it me or is the latest email from the school a bit...strange? :-/

15. UCONN MEIN 2012-2013

    alaboringstart replied to alaboringstart's topic in Connecticut

    Narose, do you need to be rescued from your trench?! LOL! Dont worry, I don't have a trench but I now know my mailman on a first name basis! Congrats AveryPointMEIN and welcome to our anxious group:-)!