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  1. Nursing School Application Essay Example

    trepinCT replied to zefutebolera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem..I will do what I can to help..I know how strong the desire to get into a school is and sometimes the words can be difficult put onto paper. I hope the original poster has accomplished her...

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

    trepinCT replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    wow..some of these are amazingly true and funny too! This is what I would love to say: do not assign an adjunct who hasn't worked in a clinical setting ever, yet has been an instructor for 20 years to...

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

    trepinCT replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    I agree that there is no point in negativity, but the reality is that it happens..in school and amongst friends..its a unique situation being in Nursing School and many will never get it..say you are...

  4. so frustrated with nursing diagnoses

    trepinCT replied to birdgardner's topic in General Students

    Daytonite..kudos to you!! My understanding is that the NADA made it so that there is a STANDARD in place to be able to provide the best possible care to our patients and although the hospitals I have...

  5. Exaggerations about nursing school

    trepinCT replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Students

    Be careful of advising people not to read their books. I go with the skimming advice. Some programs, like mine, have assigned reading as an addition to lecture/powerpoint material and is not covered...

  6. Exaggerations about nursing school

    trepinCT replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Students

    boils down to perspective and what your home life is and what your program is about....for some learning comes easier than for others..people, programs and family life are all

  7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    trepinCT replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    if you are in a 2 year program..get your family and friends a 2 year calender and tell them that you wont be available for that time....I only talk to parents, grandparents, husband, kids and...

  8. Exaggerations about nursing school

    trepinCT replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Students

    I guess it all depends..for me, the whole kiss everyone goodbye is pretty true..my hubby works 2 jobs and we have 4 kids..one of his jobs is a firefighter and it takes him away many weekends and...

  9. NCC anyone?

    trepinCT replied to norwalk's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am NCC also.(May 2009).whenever I hear about someone dropping, it unnerves me...I can see how it can happen though..its not easy and you have to work your but

  10. 100% dosage calculations?

    trepinCT replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    we are 100%, we can use calculators(provided by them) 3 tries by a certain date or your out..our first one is comung up in a couple of weeks..I am scared, but appreciate the higher standards..makes me...

  11. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hello NORWALK!!! I am a NCC Nursing student also.. I am 39, 4 children, May 09, and scared as hell!!! Keep in

  12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    trepinCT replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    wow..just read through all 52 pages! Excellent information! So much that I copy/pasted onto my word and will use it to make my own list! Just a few more weeks and I will begin Norwalk CC (...

  13. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    welcome..good luck with your pre reqs..study study

  14. No Child Carseat = Child Endangerment = Call to Police?

    trepinCT replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    This post has strayed from original topic. Not interested in what anyones perception of freedom is or if police meet quotas and someone makes money off tickets. I have a difficult time actually...

  15. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks again! I am 39 years old and have 4 children and I feel like an 18 year old about to go out in the world for the first time!!! I appreciate your

  16. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    another quick question..use of calculators? for general use? for tests? any other pointers for Norwalk would be appreciated, my excitement has turned to nervousness!! Thanks

  17. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks! I feel relieved now..my English Lit class is almost done for the summer and I will take a few weeks to brush up on a few things. With 4 kids and hubby working 2 jobs( about 80 hours a week!!),...

  18. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    trepinCT replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hello to all!!! I am a class of 2009 nursing student at Norwalk CC...will be traveling all the way from Wolcott, but the ride will be worth it...advice ..apply to as many programs as possible, its...

  19. What nursing shortage?

    trepinCT replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=6532404 this was in the news today in Connecticut. Nurses ARE needed, but money is tight in many places and they fill up with unlicensed staff instead. Because...

  20. Dilemma: Accepted BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

    trepinCT replied to PsychGrad2BRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hmmm..wondering when Norwalk CC will be doing orientation..after acceptance letter and registering, I have hear

  21. Dilemma: Accepted BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

    trepinCT replied to PsychGrad2BRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Good

  22. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    trepinCT replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    CNA stresses are different because we have no one to delegate to when our load gets too heavy. I will repeat that I have worked a great team, as well has experiences with lazy RNs, CNAs, housekeepers,...

  23. significant other during procedure?

    trepinCT posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I have heard of some places allowing significant other in room when colonoscopy being done and some places that wont..the ones that wont say that they are worried about significant other passing out,...

  24. significant other during procedure?

    trepinCT replied to trepinCT's topic in Gastroenterology

    I agree that it should be ok as long as patient is OK with it..they take an extra person in the room when nursing programs rotate through..an extra stranger is OK, but an extra spouse is

  25. Dilemma: Accepted BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

    trepinCT replied to PsychGrad2BRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I would go with whichever fits your schedule better..going to a school b/c they only require a 73 to pass???? aim HIGH, not low..will serve you better when you go to take the NCLEX ..good