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  1. CRNA programs in Connecticut

    pokey sn posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Are there any recent grads or students currently in one of the three nursing anesthesia schools here in connecticut? I really am serious about devoting my nursing career to this specialty and I just...

  2. Hospital of Saint Rapheal--Anyone?

    pokey sn posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am set to start orientation next month at Saint Rapheal. Anyone working there or starting soon? How do you like it? Any info that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!...

  3. Transitioning from unrelated career to nursing...

    pokey sn replied to Nurse1DayCT's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I went to Capital. I had morning clinicals for my first semester, then evening clinicals thereafter. In order to get your dream in motion start with the prerequisites, as most colleges have a...

  4. UCONN Anyone?

    pokey sn replied to goodmojo68's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I graduated with a BS in Human Devolpment from UCONN after first initially majoring in Nursing. I don't know how it is now but in 2000 the min GPA needed was a 2.5 with a C plus in General Chem and...

  5. Hospital of Saint Rapheal--Anyone?

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

    St. Rapheal does hire LPN for the floors, not for the units though. If you are interested, definitely apply. I think it's a pretty good place to

  6. BSN requirement for all RNs

    pokey sn replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:

  7. BSN requirement for all RNs

    pokey sn replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:

  8. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

    pokey sn replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    While i don't work there, I just wanted to wish you good luck. Do you still live in NY? I was actually looking into Mt. Sinai the pay is awesome! Do you know anything about

  9. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

    pokey sn replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    While i don't work there, I just wanted to wish you good luck. Do you still live in NY? I was actually looking into Mt. Sinai the pay is awesome! Do you know anything about

  10. Do You Believe Nurses Are Much More In Demand Than Doctors

    pokey sn replied to NURSE LAWYER's topic in General Nursing

    As the popualtion ages, I believe that nurses, doctors, as well as mid level practioners will all be in demand as the population seeks affordable, accessible and safe health care. I know here in the...

  11. Do You Believe Nurses Are Much More In Demand Than Doctors

    pokey sn replied to NURSE LAWYER's topic in General Nursing

    As the popualtion ages, I believe that nurses, doctors, as well as mid level practioners will all be in demand as the population seeks affordable, accessible and safe health care. I know here in the...

  12. Authority

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

    Thanks Brett! That totally clarifies it! CRNA do not practice medicine but nursing. I can recall someone here posting that they were asked in an admissions interview, if anesthesia was the practice...

  13. Authority

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

    Stupid question, but---I thought ordering a med and prescribing a med were one in the same when done in facility. Not

  14. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    pokey sn replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much angie o'plasty for your very encouraging words to us new

  15. need crna info for school

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

    CKelly, You can go to the FAQ's and read what's there, and for anything specific go to archives or search this forum for a topic idea. When I was researching info about CRNAs the following website was...

  16. New Grad in the ICU/Feeling overwhelmed

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

    Orgami----I posted the exact same thing about a month ago. I just started in the CTICU only I work straight nights. I was feeling the same way you are(still am only to a lesser degree). Let me tell...

  17. I'm In!!!!!!!!

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

    Congrats on getting accepted after one year of experience!! You truley are an inspiration:) Good

  18. Interviews (Again)

    pokey sn replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good luck to you! I don't have the answers you are looking for, but I am curious about your experience level. New Britian and St. Rapheal are the two schools I would like to go to in a couple of...

  19. When to apply?

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

    A little off the subject, but how does it work if you get denied acceptance to school. Do you go back and ask the same people who wrote recc's to write new ones once you decide to reapply? Sorry this...

  20. Aggressive fluid therapy in Severe Septic Shock and ARDS.

    pokey sn replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From an idiot's point of view and from someone who really knows NOTHING, but by doing what the OP stated, it seems like putting the patient at a risk. With patient's with Severe Septic Shock, the BP...

  21. which school did you attend?

    pokey sn replied to magz80's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I went to Capital Community college. I didn't have to take a preadmission test or wait. Capital is notorious for having at least a two year waiting list though. I loved capital. Very organized, nice...

  22. What's it like in CT?

    pokey sn replied to gapeachnurse123's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't want to discourage you I am just giving you the down side of living in New Britain. Connecticut as a whole is a great place to work and live as a nurse. Towns like Newington, West hartford,...

  23. What's it like in CT?

    pokey sn replied to gapeachnurse123's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    When I grew up, schools were wonderful. now, the high school is overcrowded and the students don't have books! There's talk of building another school soon. The taxes are high too. The private...

  24. Layoffs tomorrow!

    pokey sn replied to RNKitty's topic in General Nursing

    I predict a real push for a national healthcare option for the unisured. Laying off nurses?? I thought this was supposed to be a secure position?! Unbelievable! Pokey

  25. NPO and giving meds

    pokey sn replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    The doc usually clarifies. Usually we give anti HTN meds with sip of water and that's it. Colace and things like that are held.