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  1. Most important undergrad classes for admission
    thanks for the responses. I still have a ways to go before I apply to school. I'm currently working tele, and hope to get into our ICU within 6 months. Just wanting to see where my GPA stands in...
    Jan 23, '12
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  2. Updated info re: new grads in CT?
    Gaylord will be looking to replace myself because I'm leaving for the Hospital of Central CT in early March! Gaylord is a good place to start.
    Jan 22, '12
    Forum: Connecticut Nursing
  3. Most important undergrad classes for admission
    Do CRNA schools focus on particular classes when admitting students? I have a science GPA of around 3.8, but my overall GPA is 3.52. Will I be just an average applicant or above?
    Jan 22, '12
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  4. Is There Truth To This?
    It is most definitely fact that a hospital will hire a BSN over an ADN. Simply more education. You're right that more clinical experience is obtained with an ADN degree, but it is still less sought...
    Jan 19, '12
    Forum: Connecticut Nursing
  5. Already have BA..which nursing school is best for me?
    I say go for the BSN if you can. It'll be much easier to go back for your master's or go on to management positions in the future. Southern is definitely the best choice for the accelerated program....
    Jan 19, '12
    Forum: Connecticut State Nursing Programs
  6. Is There Truth To This?
    Don't be insulting. Yale may hire a few ADN nurses, but they HIGHLY prefer BSN nurses as do other magnet status hospitals. They need BSN nurses to keep their magnet accreditation. Most other...
    Jan 19, '12
    Forum: Connecticut Nursing
  7. Need some opinions on my dilemma
    Hello fellow nurses. I'm a new grad who has been orienting on a medical LTAC floor at Gaylord Hospital. At the time I accepted the position I had applied to over 100 hospitals and Gaylord was the...
    Dec 5, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  8. Updated info re: new grads in CT?
    I was hired at Gaylord Hospital in November as a new grad. It's a long term acute care hospital, and IMO is great experience.
    Nov 28, '11
    Forum: Connecticut Nursing
  9. Will new job be good experience for ICU wannabe?
    Don't get me wrong, I am very thankful for the job and am enjoying orientation so far. I just am hoping that it will be acceptable experience if I try to get a job in telemetry in the future.
    Nov 2, '11
    Forum: Critical Care Nursing
  10. Will new job be good experience for ICU wannabe?
    I am a new grad starting a position on a long-term med tele unit at Gaylord Hospital, an LTAC hospital. Was hoping to get a tele job at an acute care hospital but the job market is so stingy for new...
    Oct 25, '11
    Forum: Critical Care Nursing
  11. critical care nurse in the army
    I am a new graduate nurse who is considering joining the Army. My main interest is ICU nursing. If I enlist do I get any say in which specialty I wish to train? I know they offer a critical care...
    Sep 21, '11
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  12. Good experience for an ICU?
    Today I interviewed at Gaylord, a long-term acute care hospital. I hope to eventually work in an ICU. Does anyone know if an LTACH is considered acceptable experience for ICU positions? Thanks
    Sep 14, '11
    Forum: CCU Nursing / Coronary / Cardiac
  13. Neonatal NP Salary
    I am thinking about going to UCONN for the Neonatal NP program. Does anyone know approximate starting salaries in the New England area?
    Sep 13, '11
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  14. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?
    Nope. I took it in Connecticut.
    Sep 13, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  15. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?
    Took my NCLEX on 9/9/11. When the test stopped at 75 questions I was in shock. Was sure I failed as I felt I was guessing on so many of the questions, but I ended up passing! Good luck to all the...
    Sep 12, '11
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum