RN~in~CT

RN~in~CT

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  1. Mandated

    RN~in~CT replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    What states are you all from that allow

  2. Please help: New grad having difficulty finding a job.

    RN~in~CT replied to desperatenewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you are having a hard time finding employment. They hired a bunch of new GN's at my hospital. I know Yale just had an open house looking for both new and experienced nurses. Best of...

  3. New admits at shift change

    RN~in~CT replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha Ok, and shall I stand there with drinks and appetizers for you? Seriously....we have full assignments, often times 6 pts....I absolutely do not have the time to stand there waiting for my post...

  4. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    RN~in~CT replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it varies from state to state. In CT, LPN's are not permitted to take TO/VO. As for medications, they are also not allowed to push anything IV, or hang

  5. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    RN~in~CT replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yale New Haven Hospital http://www.ynhh.org/ St Raphael Hospital http://www.srhs.org/main.asp Or in Bridgeport there is: Bridgeport Hospital http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/index.asp St...

  6. Hello everyone i need some help please?

    RN~in~CT replied to o27pink's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just wanted to wish you luck. I have a BSN myself, so dont have any personal experience with the community colleges. However, I have worked with many nurses from Naugatuck, and they were all great...

  7. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    RN~in~CT replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I would reccommend going to the individual hospital websites, if you are doing it online, and search the job opportunties that way. What area of CT are you interested

  8. "On your unit, what are your duties as CHARGE NURSE?"

    RN~in~CT replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    i'll give it a go

  9. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    RN~in~CT posted a topic in General Nursing

    The hospital that I work at is not immunizing any of the nurses, and I am quite surprised by this. I understand that severity of the shortage, but arent healthcare workers in the high risk category?...

  10. Vote here! allnurses presidential race poll

    RN~in~CT replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Bush

  11. Ok Need Help On Living In Ct

    RN~in~CT replied to Guest26407's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I think you mean Groton :) I dont live in that area, but have visited many times. It is on the shore, and simply beautiful. As is the case with ALL of CT, it is pricey. Good luck on the...

  12. still hoping to get to know you

    RN~in~CT replied to ivsandy's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Nice to see some posts on the CT board! Hi and welcome to

  13. Following trend, Connecticut health insurer to charge more for most women

    RN~in~CT replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :angryfire Lovely, just

  14. Someone Please talk to ME....I am Brokenhearted

    RN~in~CT replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    {{{{{Deb}}}}} I am so sorry that you are going thru this. Take care of yourself.

  15. Topic: Venting in Private?

    RN~in~CT replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    Nursie30 ~ I am so sorry this happened to you.

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

    RN~in~CT replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Raising hand ~ I was a CNA during

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    RN~in~CT replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, you win....this one did me

  18. Would you assist in abortions?

    RN~in~CT replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No. Boy, that was short and to the point!

  19. My First "Bad" Baby!!

    RN~in~CT replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great

  20. Ingrown toenail......ouch!

    RN~in~CT replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I had this done twice, though I was 'lucky' enough where it didnt take ...so I ended up have a small procedure where the doc actually removed part of the root. Problem solved ~ I've not been plagued...

  21. Dog and Cat Diaries

    RN~in~CT replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle :rotfl: Loved

  22. Career path in Connecticut

    RN~in~CT replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    An early welcome to Connecticut!! I do not know the answers regarding scholarships/funding for CRNA school, nor do I know if you must first obtain your BSN...hopefully someone else can help there. As...

  23. Medical School after NP?

    RN~in~CT replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Reach for the stars!! As an MD or NP, I am sure you will continue to be a superb pt advocate ... as well as a nursing advocate! Best of luck to you in whatever your decision is.

  24. Sciatica....help!!

    RN~in~CT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've diagnosed myself with sciatica...a burning pain that extends from my buttock, down the side of my thigh, over the knee and down into the foot. In addition to the burning, 3 toes went "tingly"...

  25. Lockers at work

    RN~in~CT replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    We have locking lockers, however, they are not as secure as one might hope. In the past there has been a problem where our lockers were broken into and $, credit cards and such were