SK23

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1. Thinking about applying to CTICU... Need a confidence boost

   SK23 posted a topic in CCU

   I have been working on a medical step-down unit for a little over a year, and just saw a position open up on our CTICU. My original plan was to wait at least another 4 months to start looking (mostly out of courtesy to my current manager), but these ...

2. Medical step-down Nurse torn between ICU positions: MICU or CTICU?

   SK23 posted a topic in SRNA

   I have been thinking about pursuing Master's level degree as a CRNA since before I started nursing school. The original plan was to excel in BSN, get into an ICU, do the minimum required experience and apply. Of course, things in life don't always li...

3. First Job Dilemma

   SK23 replied to 240zRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I completely understand your pull toward financial stability, and, quite frankly, see nothing wrong with it, given that wage #3 is almost twice the amount wage #2! Remember this: your first job is not your last job. If you have an interest in correct...

4. Stamford Hospital RN Residency Program

   SK23 replied to JoeNurseRN's topic in Connecticut

   I applied to the August 2012 GEMS program as well. It is now May 4th and I still haven't heard from anyone. Has anyone heard from them? I believe I have top-notch credentials for a new grad, so I am a little surprised they have not called me.

5. What TEAS score did you get & did you get accepted in the nursing program?

   SK23 replied to nursein2012's topic in TEAS

   My individual score was 92.0 (99th percentile) and I just found out I was accepted into the BSN program for the Fall 2010!