SwampCat

SwampCat BSN

Psychiatry

2 yrs of pedi psych and 2 yr s of older adult/dual diagnosis

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  1. Talk to me about state jobs

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good point. I didn't think about the politics and then the always looming budget cuts. I don't plan on being in CT for much more than another decade so it may not be worth

  2. Talk to me about state jobs

    SwampCat posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many people, whose opinions I greatly value, suggest getting into a state job. The perks of the state job are pay, great bennies, retirement, etc. But is it worth starting off in a job that may not be...

  3. is your immune system suffering?

    SwampCat replied to nealiiih's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm with the good-bugs (I love kefir and my SO is a huge kombucha fan) and challenge the immune system group. Have a few kids and get the norovirus every year. Come work at the facility I was at. I...

  4. Okay to ask about job security?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview at a facility that is owned by a large conglomerate that has recently been posting major financial losses while gobbling up numerous small town facilities throughout the state....

  5. Okay to ask about job security?

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you both for the great

  6. Questions for school nurses.

    SwampCat replied to Determined2017's topic in School

    Some of the school around here want 5+ years experience but one Middle College is interviewing me (new grad). I noticed the inner city school RN postings often did not have any requirements other than...

  7. What am I doing wrong in my job search? Advice please?

    SwampCat replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had a PCT job and when got my license was told there are no jobs available at that hospital. My first time on unemployment... yay! Applied to every Hartford Healthcare (they own basically everything...

  8. New Graduate Job Search

    SwampCat replied to yoganurse22's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    As a new grad with acute care experience, rocking GPA, and stellar references, I have have only received "Thanks, but no thanks" from the 33 positions I have applied for since late May. This does not...

  9. How long for RN license in the mail?

    SwampCat replied to saravanilla's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It was about 6 weeks for me, but I also took the NCLEX before the normal late June/July

  10. Do you think CT needs to add another BSN program to the state

    SwampCat replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The vast majority of the nurses I worked with at Windham had ADNs and I've only seen "BSN preferred" in the postings for Windham/Tolland/New London/Hartford counties. I think the lay out of BSN...

  11. I got a job!!!

    SwampCat replied to tokidokifantasy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They quizzed you on the CEO? When I was working in the hospital I didn't even know who the CEO was! Congrats and good

  12. To get endorsement or not?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've applied to everywhere in state that is within an hour's drive. I've applied to multiple positions. It's been "thanks, but no thanks" or no application status change for weeks on end. These places...

  13. To get endorsement or not?

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for your reply. I've had university faculty look over my resume and it was given the thumbs up. Every cover letter is personalized, plays up my strengths, and is looked over by another nurse...

  14. Job Shadowing Question

    SwampCat replied to jb88's topic in Correctional

    I actually just called about this for a job posting near me in CT and spoke with the HSA who said it takes "a lot of doing" to get a job shadow going because of the hazardous environment, the...

  15. Drug Seeking (not what you're expecting)

    SwampCat replied to Melleeboo1's topic in Emergency

    Way to go on being sober! I've had to do plenty of 1:1 observation of people withdrawing and it is not pretty, especially the when the etoh w/d crosses over into DT's. I loved hearing everyone's...

  16. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

    SwampCat replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    I always qualified for tons of financial aid and worked my tail off for scholarships Prereqs at community college: Classes covered by FA... maybe a total of $400 for books BSN at public university:...

  17. Confidence; Okay with failure

    SwampCat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scan this forum now and then and I'm surprised about how many people are not confident in their critical thinking skills and their knowledge base. I know many people fail once, twice, three times,...

  18. To pay for hurst... or not?

    SwampCat replied to I'm Leah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was in the same boat. 99% predictor test. My school has a 95% pass rate on first try. I know I'm not in the bottom 10% of the class, so I see no point on spending the money. I am reviewing lecture...

  19. Student Loan Debt

    SwampCat replied to RN3307's topic in General Students

    Granted I was/am super poor in the eyes of the state, so I am getting off pretty easy.. but I was able to get many scholarships, grants, financial aid, etc to knock everything down to $16k for a BSN...

  20. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    SwampCat replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    TL;DR :) I think this buy vs rent calculator is pretty helpful for putting it all into perspective. Apologies if something like this has already been posted:...

  21. What was soonest NCLEX date for you?

    SwampCat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just curious as to what I am in store for when everything goes through and I go on to sign up for my date. Did you have options of a few days out? Next week? or was it more like 3 weeks

  22. What was soonest NCLEX date for you?

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks, all. That helped me a

  23. Pass/Fail, GPA, & NCLEX RN

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I assume nothing, I am merely curious. I agree that it has a lot to do with preparation. Perhaps having a good grasp of the content (which may lead to higher test scores and thus a higher GPA) also...

  24. Pass/Fail, GPA, & NCLEX RN

    SwampCat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm curious to see if GPA has any correlation with passing/failing. If you have 30 seconds, please answer my quick 4 question survey Could there be a correlation between GPA and NCLEX RN passing?...

  25. Why are we against suicide?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I know the title is a bit harsh. I'm finishing up my psychiatric rotation and will be doing my capstone in a psychiatric facility next semester. I fell in love with psych nursing but one thing has not...