fyrephish ADN, RN

fyrephish has 5 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Surgical Nursing.

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1. Senior practicum in oncology unit

   fyrephish replied to Wendy_z's topic in Oncology

   I'm on an oncology unit this semester. We've had a huge variety of experiences. We do pass quite a few meds as some patients have symptom management of comorbidities and side effects from chemo. We can't access piccs or ports, but we've cared for ...

2. How many semesters did you apply to nursing school before being accepted?

   fyrephish replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I applied and got in to CT community college in Hartford first time. I took 5 semesters of prereqs (including one summer) and had a GPA of 3.8 and TEAS VI of 86.

3. CT-CCNP 2017

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

   Does anyone have to give notice to their employer to attend nursing school? I'm in a fix because I want to tell them at work but it's 4 months before I'll be leaving so I'm wondering if that is excessive notice. I work at a bank, and the hours are ...

4. CT-CCNP 2017

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

   I know we'll find out at orientation, but does anyone have an idea what kind of supplies, uniforms we should have for nursing school? I'm already cutting my spending way down to beef up the savings but I kind of want to get an idea earlier.

5. CT-CCNP 2017

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

   I got in to CCC! Stats were Nursing GPA 3.87, TEAS 86, A&P I - A. Congrats to everyone and I wish you all the best of luck. Now to tackle the long list of forms to fill out before the deadlines!

6. CT-CCNP 2017

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

   I'm biting my nails over here too. I'm thinking we have to hear by Friday because the class registration begins Monday. I hope we hear back much, much sooner than that, though. Like, now! Lol

7. Handing in Resignation

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Pre-Nursing

   We are employed at will, so no contract. My main concern is giving enough notice to ease the transition without shooting myself in the foot while doing so. Thank you for the feedback and advice!

8. Handing in Resignation

   fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the feedback. I think I can share my major but not necessarily give my notice until a few weeks before. I think it would take around 6 weeks to hire and train a replacement, theoretically. My experience has shown that in practice it ...

9. Handing in Resignation

   fyrephish posted a topic in General Students

   I have applied to my local community college's ASN program and I am hopefully awaiting an acceptance letter in the coming weeks. I've been working for a company for just under 10 years and I am planning to resign before the fall semester starts so I...

10. Handing in Resignation

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have applied to my local community college's ASN program and I am hopefully awaiting an acceptance letter in the coming weeks. I've been working for a company for just under 10 years and I am planning to resign before the fall semester starts so I...

11. CT-CCNP 2017

    fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

    So we are on countdown! I can't believe the decision is coming up so soon. I heard that last year's class heard around April 5. That would be next Wednesday!

12. CT-CCNP 2017

    fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

    I already posted this, but I didn't share my first/second choices. Nursing GPA - 3.86 TEAS - 86 A&P I - A My 1st choice is CCC, my second is NVCC I don't know if second choices really ever come into play though...

13. How old is everyone?

    fyrephish replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm 35, I have a 4 year old, and I work full time in banking. I'll be starting this fall in the nursing program. Right now I'm just taking A&P II. What a luxury to just take one class!

14. CT-CCNP 2017

    fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

    Yeah that's an interesting question, which I don't know the answer to. The nursing info packet says this: "2.7 Nursing GPA- based only on the college courses with grades that meet the nursing admission and nursing program curriculum requirements. T...

15. CT-CCNP 2017

    fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut

    Okay finally got grades in. Nursing GPA 3.86 TEAS 86 AP1 - A Have a Happy New Year and good luck to everyone applying!