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  1. everbody say hi ??

    pokey sn replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well aren't you leaving the profession soon anyway:) So where are you working? LTC or hospital? I'll be starting in July at an acute care hospital. I am scared to death!!I hope I can make it. The...

  2. everbody say hi ??

    pokey sn replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Now that school is out, I find myself on the board daily. i should be studying for NClex...maybe tomorrow :) Anyway, the Connecticut forum isn't too active. Too bad. Anyway, good luck to you at...

  3. everbody say hi ??

    pokey sn replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Welcome RN to JD! Uconn law has a beautiful campus! Good luck in your

  4. CT RN wages/hospitals-Info Please!

    pokey sn replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I only know the new grad rates for St.Rapheal's and Yale. St.Rapheal's is the fourth largest hospital in the state and the atmosphere is very much learning oriented. The starting pay is $23/hr and...

  5. How to get rid of the hiccups?

    pokey sn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A TR director tells patients to do this: Get a glass of water, while doing the sign of the cross, take a sip of water after each phrase (In the name of the Father, sip, in the Name of the Son, sip,...

  6. Friend DNRed from nursing home by CNA.

    pokey sn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Alnamvet, I TOTALLY disagree with you on that point. What we need are cna's that understand that the nurse is the one who directs the activities on the unit and not aides. Without CNA's, care in the...

  7. Is it worth it?

    pokey sn replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hopegirl, being an RN first teaches you how to care. I think what makes my NP so great is that she worked first as an RN, learning how to be humble, listening to patients and learning to care for...

  8. everbody say hi ??

    pokey sn replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Susanne, I attended St. V;s in 2001-2002. I live about 15minutes away from Hartford so when I was accepted into Capital's program it made sense. Also Capital is ALOTcheaper. From what I hear from...

  9. Texans attitudes toward interacial couples

    pokey sn replied to pokey sn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks Brandy:) Guess what? I just finished my final and I am done with school (at least for now)!!! Graduation is just 28 days

  10. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    pokey sn replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I was a CNA for eight years. i had only planned to be a CNA until I finished my first degree but I found that I made more money as a CNA than in the Human Services field. Eventually I went...

  11. Texans attitudes toward interacial couples

    pokey sn replied to pokey sn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for all the positive responses. I am black and my husband is white. In this part of the country, you see black men with white women but rarely the reverse. New England is pretty conservative...

  12. rn salary in ct

    pokey sn replied to LIHHRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you are still interested, go to salarymonster.com. I think in connecticut the average starting salary in between $45-$50 thousand. I guess it depends on where you work. my sister in a LPN and...

  13. everbody say hi ??

    pokey sn replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi! I started at Saint V's before going to Capital. Mrs.Capasso was the best. She definetely relates Anatomy and Physiology to nursing. What year are you? I am graduating in two weeks from...

  14. nursing sch in connecticut

    pokey sn replied to newonboard's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    EMT to RN When I said keep a low profile, I mean once you start attending the program, try not to draw attention to your self too much. My friend told me that now that it's their second to last...

  15. If you could get a masters degree now, what would you get?

    pokey sn replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    If money and time were no object, I would become a get a masters in dental science and become a dentist. I still may decide to do that but for right now, I have to finish my nursing

  16. I'm In! I'm In! I'm In!

    pokey sn replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    congrats and Good

  17. I need honest advice about getting into CRNA school

    pokey sn replied to luster7576's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Luster what wonderful ambition you have! I join the others in saying I'm envious :) You won't have any problems. I think the admissions board will be impressed by your drive and determination not to...

  18. Advice regarding student in Neuro ICU

    pokey sn replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm just a student as well but I just precepted in two of the ICU's at the largest hospital in the state three days ago. My preceptors were excellent!! They wanted me to remember: Make sure the MAP...

  19. nursing sch in connecticut

    pokey sn replied to newonboard's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I got into capital's program as soon as I applied. I had all my prereqs done when I did apply. I think if you have your pre reqs done, apply. See what happens. Also, St. Vincent's College in...

  20. nursing sch in connecticut

    pokey sn replied to newonboard's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    A good ADN program is Capital community college in Hartford Connecticut, and Naugatuck community college in Waterbury. Good LPN programs include EC Goodwin tech in New Britain. You can look on the...

  21. CRNA's in the future...

    pokey sn replied to Skrawberri's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In reference to pnurseuwm, law, particularly corporate law, finance, business, real estate investing, as well as pharmaceutical sales can average the yearly salaries of a CRNA. Also investing your...

  22. TCU here I come!!!

    pokey sn replied to maggielee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats!! Can I ask what do you think made you stand out from everyone else? Just curious....anyway, CONGRATS!!! You are well on your way...you lucky

  23. CRNA programs in Connecticut

    pokey sn replied to pokey sn's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for the response Bets! I don't doubt these next two years in the ICU will be both stressful and challenging but having something to look forward to and push myself toward will help me to...

  24. Nurse Anesthesia School Rotations

    pokey sn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello all! I FINALLY graduate from my nursing program in eight weeks and will be thirty credits short of my BSN :) In exploring CRNA programs, I have not had this question answered: Are students...

  25. It's worth it because....

    pokey sn replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Read the thread "For the family and the patient (long)" on the general discussion