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1. Exposed to patient positive with coronavirus

   CTmom replied to IRN2011's topic in COVID

   I recently resigned from a hospital job to explore other nursing opportunities. After a wonderful vacation, I was ready to hit the road with applications but then the pandemic exploded. I have written many cover letters, but have not yet applied an...

2. New Grad Nurse Might Lose Job Struggling In Orientation

   CTmom replied to Scrubba Dub's topic in General Nursing

   Just a few thoughts about anxiety - It can keep us safe by listening to our inner voice and recognizing unsafe situations, but it can sometimes be a barrier to health - loss of focus, insomnia, decreased joy, etc. Therapy - the healthiest people I kn...

3. UCONN CEIN/BS 2018

   CTmom replied to amandafaithhh's topic in Connecticut

   I declined my spot at the Waterbury campus and will attend a different program in Massachusetts. Good luck to all whom are waiting to hear. In regards to prerequisites: I took all mine at CT Community Colleges, which are so much more affordable and ...

4. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   CTmom replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   RE: blackberrymousse I spoke to several students - all nice, smart, motivated people. Ages, and this is a guess, early twenties to mid fifties. I spoke to a woman from Florida and another from the Bronx, who are looking for housing, but there were ...

5. UCONN CEIN/BS 2018

   CTmom replied to amandafaithhh's topic in Connecticut

   Received acceptance yesterday for Waterbury, my #1 choice. I have a little over one week to accept spot or lose, which is a surprisingly short period of time to finalize decision. Already accepted into the other program I applied for, so need to de...

6. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   CTmom replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   Re: blackberrymousse Attended reception in Springfield today. The campus/facilities are really beautiful. Very clean and fresh. Study lounge has large windows, allowing view of outside. Surrounding area is revamped and nice also. The positive vi...

7. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   CTmom replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   Re: blackberrymousse I am not sure how much I will see on Saturday, but will absolutely provide some feedback. A suggestion about exploring a new area - maybe look at Chambers of Commerce and Public Library "Things to Do" Calendar on websites - this...

8. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   CTmom replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   Re: blackberrymousse Will be going to see the Springfield campus this Saturday, March 25th. It appears to be a newly revitalized area with parking, food, CVS right there. I live in northern CT, so this location will drastically cut down on my commu...

9. UCONN CEIN/BS 2018

   CTmom replied to amandafaithhh's topic in Connecticut

   Congrats! Curious if anyone else has heard from admissions? I submitted everything by late January. Have been accepted into another Accelerated Nursing Program that has a May 1st acceptance deadline. And although I love this particular program, I ...