RunnerD1987

RunnerD1987

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  1. I Want To Be A Nurse, But My Grades Aren't Competitive. Help!

    My GPA is a 2.75. I plan on doing the accelerated program, which requires a 3.0. I have believe 6 to 8 pre requisites to bump the GPA up. I want to get a 4.0 but don't want to go below 3.0, realistically going for a 3.5. There is no TEAS scores. Will...
  2. Question about pre req's and accelerated nursing program

    I have a lot of friends fail Micro in the summer said it is a lot to cram in such a small time frame. Maybe will do my math classes in the summer. I took a math class at the CC about 8 year's ago since couldn't get past it as a Freshman. Scored the h...
  3. I am looking into applying to two accelerated nursing programs in the state. I have six pre req's have to complete. Figure loading up on pre reqs would prep me for the accelerated program. Looking to start in the spring have a class taking early in t...
  4. PCA's that change job's frequently

    Been tech in many different fields in the hospital trying to find my niche. Working as a Tech now debating between three choices regarding work...give a bit of back story. I started work in the hospital volunteering for an ambulance company. That le...
  5. Conneticut hospitals and BSNs

    Curious how many hospitals in the state require BSNs? Just heard news Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center and Bristol Hospital are working towards either magnet status, achieved magnet status, or only hiring BSNs. I know Hartford Hospi...
  6. CT LPN schools

    Just had a great talk with someone about the accelerated program call me stupid it motivated me to do it. Game plan is to do my EMT Cert this summer or fall. I know a few connections in local hospital's can get an ER Tech job. Can work night's pulli...
  7. Would I ever get over the fear of hurting people?

    Ha I think I get laughed at drawing blood. I am no ICU nurse who can make stones bleed just a tech trying to get into nursing school. Anyways, I draw blood have a lot of people with wiggly wormy veins going in I always say sorry for some reason.
  8. Moving to Texas

    That's not bad saw one state upper south area state paying $13.50 an hour for LVNs. Not nursing per se' question we love swimming, fishing, kayaking, camping, running, hiking, biking, good food, and good music. I especially love history. Is that a li...
  9. CT LPN schools

    Cool did not know Goodwin at a point system good to know. I heard not sure if true or not if you already have a bachelor's guaranteed entry into the state LPN programs. I was going to do the nursing program at the hospital I worked at, but this is th...
  10. I am confused with route into nursing

    If I did the BSN pre reqs I make sure to keep my GPA in a competitive level...which hopefully would be the ticket in to a program. Grammar has always been my weakness I struggle writing my soap notes a lot. Doesn't help most of my post are on my phon...
  11. I am confused with route into nursing

    I am 28 year's old I have no idea or direction where want go go with life/career. I have five year's of patient experience as an EMT, a tech, a counselor. I love working with patients many people say should be a nurse. Have a lot of nay sayers saying...
  12. CT LPN schools

    Appreciate the feedback. I am going back and forth on the LPN. I know it's not a huge demand in the state at the moment. Was thinking if I could get through LPN school can help me get into a program. Then can continue my bridge to RN then to BSN/MSN....
  13. Volunteer at a hospital, take on shadowing a nurse, go to info sessions, or/and take a pre req class see if anything peaks your interest. If you love it then go for it. Go for CNA if want to get some patient/bed side experience. However, your young k...
  14. Working as a psych tech in an area hospital. Trying to switch to a night position closer to home to return back to school for nursing. Figure would go for my CNA/EMT cert., but I work variable shifts right now I only can commit to classes 3 times a w...
  15. Non military nursing position on base

    Spouse is considering joining the military, specifically with the Navy. Trying to figure out if be right fit for both of us. Supportive of the hubby but knows how much nursing means to me. Currently a nurse is it feasible to be a nurse on base off ba...