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  1. Whats been the hardest/easiest nursing course for you?

    crunchymomx3 replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    Cardiac was my hardest. OB was my best. But I walked into my OB class knowing most of the material anyway, and I want to be an OB nurse, so that wasn't a

  2. New To Connecticut -need Help W/ School

    crunchymomx3 replied to lmekuria's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Tunxis classes will transfer but they don't have a Nursing program. I took all my prereqs at Capital and will be graduating from there this month (Yay me! lol). I felt that was an easier way because...

  3. what is the salary for RN's in Connecticut

    crunchymomx3 replied to julietoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm starting as a new grad at Bristol Hospital making over $60,000 for 36 hours on nights.

  4. Books you need for NCLEX

    crunchymomx3 replied to 2btmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which Saunders book? I've asked this before and people suggest Saunders but I have seen more than one Saunders NCLEX

  5. A Poem for Nursing Students who are Moms

    crunchymomx3 replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Students

    Oh how true is all of that!! Great

  6. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    crunchymomx3 replied to fascinoma's topic in General Students

    I actually haven't been to a Dr for ADD since I was a child, but since I knew I did have ADHD as a child and I knew I was exhibiting symptoms of adult ADD, I started looking into things. I also knew I...

  7. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    crunchymomx3 replied to fascinoma's topic in General Students

    I had ADHD as a child and was on the Feingold diet. It worked great for me. Now as an adult I have ADD and until I was in school it wasn't an issue. But the stress of school made my ADD really come...

  8. Best NCLEX book

    crunchymomx3 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure this question has been asked before but I was wondering what you all would suggest for NCLEX books to study with. TIA.

  9. Sick kids and nursing school

    crunchymomx3 replied to NN2BVE's topic in General Students

    I'm about to graduate in May (Woot!) and I'll tell you what I have done when it comes to my three kids (ages 10, 7, and 3 now). 1) Try to do everything you can to keep your kids from getting sick....

  10. First job

    crunchymomx3 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate in May and I recently accepted my first job on a med/surg floor at a local hospital. When I was interviewing this hospital wasn't my first experience, mainly because even though it's the...

  11. Best NCLEX book

    crunchymomx3 replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks a

  12. Deciding between ASN or BSN

    crunchymomx3 replied to Backflip's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    IMO it's better to go for the ASN first, get a job, and have them pay for you to get your BSN. That's what most of my peers are doing. I'm graduating in May with an ASN and my total cost for school...

  13. Med-Surg

    crunchymomx3 replied to mkalizmoore's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just took my first job on a med/surg floor. It's definitely NOT where I want to stay, but I know the skill that I get there were be worth it in the long run. For me, a good orientation and a year in...

  14. First relatively big mistake... can't stop crying

    crunchymomx3 replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    *hugs* It sounds like you have gotten some good advice already. Keep your chin up.

  15. nursing school and marriage

    crunchymomx3 replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    I had been married 9 years when I started my ASN program. I can't even begin to tell you how hard it has been for my marriage. And I know I'm not the only person in my class struggling with their...

  16. How much is your pay?

    crunchymomx3 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not working yet but I've been interviewing and my top choice so far pay $26.75 to start. Night differential is $5 from 6p to 12a and the $6.25 to 6a. Weekends are another $3.50. 3 weeks paid...

  17. How long should I orient on Cardiac/Stepdown floor?

    crunchymomx3 replied to BrayaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT let them push you off of orientation if you don't feel ready. Be upfront and tell them you need more time if you feel you do need more time. I'm interviewing for jobs now (I graduate in May)...

  18. Is nursing hereditary?

    crunchymomx3 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the only one in the medical field in my family. My dad is an architect, my mom is an artist, my sister is a graphic designer, most of my uncles are painters and carpenters. I'm the black sheep, in...

  19. average age of a new nurse?

    crunchymomx3 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in May as well and will be just a few months shy of 31. My class has people who range in age from mid 20's to late 40's. It's really a wide range. I'd venture to guess that the average age...

  20. Interview tomorrow~~Need HELP!

    crunchymomx3 replied to BrandNewNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've recently been interviewing with several hospitals and I have a friend in HR who helped me with how to answer questions like that. I can tell you how I answered or would answer and you can add in...

  21. Schedule for a Nurse just out of school

    crunchymomx3 replied to vincebeckett's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it just depends on the facility. I've interviewed at a few hospitals recently and they are really flexible with scheduling, but like people who are willing to work nights. I'm in CT by the...