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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 wanted to know how brutal is the course of study, ...

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! Thanks, Pokey Graduate Nurse

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 waiting list and you have to meet those prereq's even be...

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 in A and P. I say apply and see what happens. You...

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 work!:)

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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 there?

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 there?

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 US the nurses shortage is greater in some places t...

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 US the nurses shortage is greater in some places t...

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 of medicine or nursing. They didn't state what the...

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

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

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 especially helpful. There's a web video even! Her...

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 you, hang in there. Try to put things into perspe...

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

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 years. Anyways, CONGRATS on getting the interview!!!! K...

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 is off subjuct, I am fried after a night in the IC...

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 is already dangerously low but by overloading them ...

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 and knowlegable instructors, and evening clinicals....

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, Manchester are much better places to raise kids and ...

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 schools are alot better right now. But if you had to put...

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 RN

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. Pokey