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  1. CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    trepinCT replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    don't know if anyone is wandering onto this post but I have some quick information that might be helpful. I am a 40 year old mother of 4 and I live in Wolcott(north of Waterbury) and go to Norwalk CC...

  2. Anyone here going to Norwalk Community College??

    trepinCT replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hello! I go to Norwalk CC nursing

  3. "Sorry, I can't... I have to study!"

    trepinCT replied to Brookes1129's topic in General Students

    I was feeling guilty just today(one of many days I feel that way). My friend really wants to go to a dem with her on Friday("just a couple of hours" they say), but I have an exam on Monday. With 4...

  4. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    trepinCT replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    I am a Sr. year nursing student with 20 plus years in healthcare. I also have 4 children. I have seen plenty of "poop", cleaned plenty of it and smelled plenty too. That means I have more than a few...

  5. Losing your skills in psych?

    trepinCT replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    do what you love..i am graduating in one more year. i wont let anyone talk me out of Psych. nursing..my argument? I am 40 years old, have 20 years of healthcare experience before going to nursing...

  6. Best textbook for new psych RN's?

    trepinCT replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    most of the community colleges use Varcarolis..Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing..great book and my instructors..both Psych nurses love

  7. For anyone in the NCC program or who has completed it...

    trepinCT replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am a student at NCC and I drive over an hour to get there..if this is what you want and you want it bad enough then you will do whatever it takes, even if it means looking into another program an...

  8. Woohoo!! I cleaned the shower today!!

    trepinCT replied to Rianna1's topic in General Students

    The post cracked me up!! I did the same AND I painted my fingernails bc we cant in school so I did it for summer break....lol. feels sooooo good to not have to study right

  9. Is it bad etiquette to accept extra money from a coworker who wants you to take call?

    trepinCT replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    my husband is a firefighter and they often will sell shifts for money or exchange to work their shift..sometimes even work for an IOU day later

  10. Why did you choose LPN instead of RN?

    trepinCT replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    around here, the LPN bridges get no preference to RN

  11. Why did you choose LPN instead of RN?

    trepinCT replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I say good for you!!! Anyone who peruses their dreams, with a family on top of it, deserves to be commended...I chose to become an RN because the wait list was the same where I am from..and it really...

  12. Norwalk CC anyone?

    trepinCT replied to nursic's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    working even 20 hours a week can be a lot for most students, I am getting ready for my 2nd year at NCC and it is an intense program and any of the programs in the state will tell you the same. They...

  13. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    trepinCT replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

  14. RN Programs-CT Community vs Private (Help!)

    trepinCT replied to goodmojo68's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I started out taking a couple of classes each semester and i remember spending a whole night writing a paper holding my baby(#4) who had GERD and screamed all night. My hubby came how at 8am after...

  15. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    trepinCT replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    one of my instructors has this on her website : "Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable." That and a picture of my 4 kids, my dream car and a nurse friends paycheck stub..have copies...

  16. How do I not go insane during Nursing School??

    trepinCT replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I have a picture of my kids that serve as a reminder of why I am here and why I must move forward... I have a picture of my "new" car that i want when I graduate..I have a couple of these pics...

  17. Combining Peds and Women's Health Courses

    trepinCT replied to Penguin67's topic in General Students

    I like option #1..but either way, its a lot of material to cover in one semester..I am second semester, 1st year and we have OB and Psych!! 2 4 hour lecture a week and 2 4 hour clinicals.(one for...

  18. Caring For A Family Suffering A Fetal Demise

    trepinCT replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was absolutely beautiful. I worked on an OB floor for 15 years as a Tech and I have seen some amazing nurses help parents cope with such a loss..while still a Tech on that floor, my husband and I...

  19. student nurses pay

    trepinCT replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for that info, while I am aware that some healthcare facilities pay differently for BSN and ADN nurses, most pay everyone the same if you are a floor nurse..that being said..I agree with you...

  20. student nurses pay

    trepinCT replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    60,000 for how many hours?? For 40 hours thats about 28 dollars and hour..??? not sure of your math..most nurses I know start out between 26 and 28 dollars an hour..depends on the county..thats just...

  21. Bridgeport Hosp School of Nursing Acceptance anyone???

    trepinCT replied to NurseKeiKei's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    FYI..acceptance letters dont usually come around till spring!! I got into Norwalk last year and I am currently in my 2nd semester of my 1st year...BHSN, St Vincents, Norwalk..all great nursing...

  22. Stedman's Medical Dictionary vs. Taber's Medical Dictionary

    trepinCT replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    any specific errors that we can check out? I have Tabers..both the print and the PDA version..the book was a requirement for nursing school..I have had no problems so far..just wondering if there are...

  23. Salary.com description of RNs

    trepinCT replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    I think that its a fair and accurate description.." Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population."Thats the part where you assess your own patients..and...

  24. Why did you pick the nursing school you did?

    trepinCT replied to Mnstn's topic in General Students

    whichever one I got in to! High NCLEX

  25. This is going to be my mantra for nursing school!

    trepinCT replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    thats ok, when I am done with school and do something special for my friends who have supported me and encouraged me, the doubters and friends who dropped out of sight will be