xenogenetic

xenogenetic

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Nursing

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  1. Psych RN jobs in Orlando?

    xenogenetic replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Flordia Hospital always has some Psych RN openings. Keep an eye on their website for openings: http://www.floridahospitalcareers.com/ Just built a second home in Winter Garden, FL (20 min outside...

  2. What do you do on the drive to work?

    xenogenetic replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    I try to build my vocabulary. I bought this vocabulary learning program on CD called "Verbal Advantage" and it's absolutely wonderful/fascinating. Kinds pricey, but worth it every penny. If you have...

  3. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    xenogenetic replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    In some states (like mine, Connecticut), you are not allowed to hold both an LPN and RN license at the same time. It's either one or the

  4. Night shift question

    xenogenetic replied to tenhunderd's topic in General Nursing

    I usually clarify by saying "Monday night into Tuesday morning" or "Tuesday night into Wednesday morning". I love nights. Nights changed my life. Working nights, or "the loser shift" as some of my...

  5. Is your health insurance affordable?

    xenogenetic replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I work for the State of Connecticut and chose their best family plan (Anthem) and it costs $200.00 per month. Unbelievable dental coverage for $22.00/month. If you work for the Uconn health center...

  6. Shift differential question

    xenogenetic replied to deenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Here for the state of CT, you get 15% more for eves and nights and then an additional 15% for weekends on top of that. If you work OT on an off shift and weekends you multiply that 15% by

  7. Goodwin College Point System

    xenogenetic replied to Ajajade's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    From others in my pre-req classes I've heard that 20-21 points was the cut last time around. I'm applying for the Jan start. It seems that the bar has been set higher this semester judging by the...

  8. Metal Detectors/Wanding/Frisking

    xenogenetic posted a topic in Psychiatric

    For those of you that work on locked inpatient psych wards, do you ever wish that visitors and patient's on high levels returning from off unit passes would have to walk through metal detectors, be...

  9. Passed CPNE 4/15/07 Madison, WI!!

    xenogenetic replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you so much for your feedback!!! I really appreciate when those that passed (or not pass) come back here and post what they

  10. job searching

    xenogenetic replied to mproxbury23's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try the Stamford office of Maxim Staffing: http://www.maximhealthcare.com/ You can also try the Orange office of MSN: http://www.msnnurse.com/ To find the phone numbers of each go to the above...

  11. Good pay for starting LPN

    xenogenetic replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try the Stamford office of Maxim Staffing: http://www.maximhealthcare.com/ You can also try the Orange office of MSN: http://www.msnnurse.com/ To find the phone numbers of each go to the above...

  12. Question about the NET

    xenogenetic replied to ella love's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Don't worry, you're going to pass on Feb 28th! Now you have experienced the test once and will feel a lot more relaxed next time. You're not going to have any problem on Feb 28th and score very high!...

  13. Windham Hospital?

    xenogenetic replied to beckster's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    A female friend of mine was about to take a job at Windham Hospital but luckily I talked her out of it out of fear for her safety. Like the poster above mentioned and as described in a large expose...

  14. any advice in taking Nursing concepts 1 exam

    xenogenetic replied to heartsalot28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I swear by and always take the online practice exams for each nursing concepts exam that excelsior offers on their website. You can't beat the price, either (60 bucks). Some of the questions on the...

  15. Question about the NET

    xenogenetic replied to ella love's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Good luck this Saturday! I'm 99% sure that there is no science section still. I just went to the Graduation of the class graduating after me tonight. I loved the whole journey through LPN school...I...

  16. STONE ACADEMY LPN Program

    xenogenetic replied to myres07's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    What is the new criteria going to be to get in that will make it harder to get in? Just

  17. Question about the NET

    xenogenetic replied to ella love's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes, the test will only have simple math (no calculus) and reading comprehension on it. They sell books that will help you prepare for the exam. Call Porter and Chester and ask them where you can buy...

  18. Good pay for starting LPN

    xenogenetic replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I heard the same thing about Masonicare. A woman that I graduated LPN school with worked there right after school and had to quit after a few months because they just assign way too many patients to...

  19. Nurses married to law enforment officers?

    xenogenetic replied to jeggstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Daijon_20, all my relationships with girlfriends in the past who had normal 9-5 jobs were strained because of my rotating shift work schedule that sometimes forced me to work doubles....

  20. Grad school feedback

    xenogenetic replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Southern Connecticut State University caters to part-timer specifically and even has many courses online from what I understand. I think they have the highest # of grad students in CT..so I think they...

  21. Excelsior Books

    xenogenetic replied to bikerlpn07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I bought both The College Network and Chancellor's versions of the study guides for each test I was about to take off of eBay and it worked out great. You can buy both for about $80-100 for both...

  22. Whadda u think about the college network?

    xenogenetic replied to jaceysaunt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can probably buy BOTH the College Network study guides AND Chancellor's study guides for the nursing concepts guides off eBay for less than if you would have if you signed a contract with College...

  23. LPN or ADN? Help!

    xenogenetic replied to Nursie82's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I went to Vinal, too, and can say that the preparation you get there is solid. I didn't study a minute for NCLEX-PN and thought the test was easy due to the fine job the teachers did at Vinal. I'm in...

  24. Can I just take CLEP tests without enrolling in a program?

    xenogenetic replied to Medic74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Call Excelsior's toll free line and ask them. That's your best bet since I'm not sure about the Child Development

  25. Can I just take CLEP tests without enrolling in a program?

    xenogenetic replied to Medic74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, they'll accept the Human Growth and Development CLEP test as a substitute for Life Span. I know because I needed Lifespan and they took HG&D as a replacement for it. Call Excelsior for...