GRAD0507

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1. bridgeport hospital school of nursing or NVCC

   GRAD0507 replied to angelbaby413's topic in Connecticut

   Kim, I graduated from NVCC and they really do have a wonderful program. I've never heard that they have a 1-2 year waiting list though. To my knowledge they have a waiting list until classes start in September in case people decide not to go there t...

2. Need Help getting L&D position!

   GRAD0507 replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Julie, another suggestion is ... are there any freestanding birth centers where you live? Most patients that go to these facilities to have their babies are low risk so get to see what the norm looks like and any experience you could get there would...

3. L & D prn requirements

   GRAD0507 replied to rnElaine's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Elaine, that sounds like a part time job NOT a PRN job...... you're all right, those requirements sound very hefty for a per diem nurse.

4. Midstate medical

   GRAD0507 replied to CTRN84's topic in Connecticut

   I've done two rotations at Midstate and it is definitely a very nice hospital. The people that I know that work there speak well of it and appear to enjoy their jobs. Not quite sure what the rate of pay is but I would think it is competitive with t...

5. Getting turned down......unexperienced RN....

   GRAD0507 replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on the job....... I've gotten very discouraged that no one in the med-surg world seems willing to give me a chance, so you are definitely an inspiration. My situation is a little bit different than your situation but possibly you're ...

6. Getting turned down......unexperienced RN....

   GRAD0507 replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

   Cute_Cabbage, I have had a similar problem. I have gone to interviews and then gotten turned down for jobs either because I don't have enough experience OR there is someone with more experience than I have. My question, if no one is willing to give...

7. What nurse/patient ratios do you work with?

   GRAD0507 replied to heather1999's topic in New Nurse

   Walda786, I totally agree with you.... I think administration would much rather save money than staff a floor with another nurse to provide a decent ratio. Definitely a self created shortage.