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  1. WHY do I need a BSN?

    jrinct replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm an RN with an ADN and a non-nursing bachelor's degree from my first time through college. The non-nursing bachelor's counts for zip in my hospital's clinical ladder. As RNs, we all have the same...

  2. Career Change PLEASE!

    jrinct replied to Riverratfromohio's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check their websites. All the big ones (Aetna, Wellpoint, Anthem, etc.) list open positions for

  3. if you could do it over again....

    jrinct replied to abiggie's topic in General Nursing

    I love

  4. New Grad RN looking for a job in CT

    jrinct replied to Jessica.Redden's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try the VA in West

  5. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    jrinct replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I'm another 2nd shifter who works 5 evening shifts a week. In the long New England winter especially, working evenings lets me get enough sunshine (or at least daylight) during my hours

  6. New Nurse New Mom - How do I get back to work?

    jrinct replied to illininurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, an office is a great option. Often you can find short shifts in an office to fill in staffing holes or to add to staffing during busy hours -- like when everyone shows up for physical exams with...

  7. Looking to be a Summer Nurse Extern/Intern for Summer 2013

    jrinct replied to aka640's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try St. Vincent's in Bridgeport, along with Bridgeport Hospital and Milford Hospital. Or, consider staying in PA next summer and interning there. More than likely you'll make good contacts there...

  8. First semester in CT Community College program

    jrinct posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- Is anyone wrapping up their first semester in the RN program at Gateway or another CT community college? I hope it went well for you all. Were you in class just twice a week for NUR 101? Is...

  9. Ex-Mort Sci student looking for advice

    jrinct replied to belladonna646's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- I can't answer all your questions, but if you're interested in becoming an RN, look into Gateway Community College in New and North Haven, and go to one of their info sessions. You'll need to...

  10. Uniforms for nursing students?

    jrinct replied to jrinct's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    At Gateway, we ordered our uniforms from a place in Wallingford -- I think it's called The Uniform Source. White pants, navy blue polo and white jacket. We have to get all-white sneakers or shoes,...

  11. Uniforms for nursing students?

    jrinct posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- Just wondering if anyone knows what the uniforms are like for nursing students at the community colleges -- specifically Gateway, but maybe they're the same for all programs? I'm not sure if...

  12. Three Rivers ADN program

    jrinct replied to JBMmom's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- I don't know anything about Three Rivers, but I'm starting Gateway's nursing program this fall, and we have lecture scheduled on Mon. and Thurs. from 4-6pm. On Tues. and Wed., we have lab for...

  13. Capital Anyone

    jrinct replied to msdeannah's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for all the details. Is the med test a math test? I'm starting at Gateway in the fall. We might have the same test, but I don't know yet -- orientation's not until next

  14. Financial Aid for those already w/ a BA?

    jrinct replied to krimicrat's topic in General Students

    Hi -- I have a BA also and am starting an AS program in nursing this August. I've never used student aid before, and when I applied for it, my community college told me I was not eligible for any...

  15. Uniforms for nursing students?

    jrinct replied to jrinct's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi CGB1, I'm certified already as a professional rescuer, which Gateway is accepting. The Red Cross in New Haven has CPR classes scheduled in June. Btw, do you think a specific kind of shoes are also...

  16. Has anyone applied to St. Vincent's for Fall 09 nursing

    jrinct replied to workinmomRN2012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The Red Cross in New Haven holds CPR and other classes regularly. Also, you might want to call Westbrook Ambulance (but not 911!) :wink2: and ask if they know of any in the

  17. TEAS

    jrinct replied to CTPCTstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well then you're off to a good start -- happy

  18. Anyone selected off the waitlist?

    jrinct replied to mattfd37's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm curious to hear about the community colleges, too. Those of us who were accepted into the Jan '10 class at one of them were notified that openings have become available for the fall -- we were...

  19. TEAS

    jrinct replied to CTPCTstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I took the test last fall and found the study manual to be particularly helpful for the math section. CTPCTstudent, I still have the manual and it's in good shape (I didn't write in it). PM me if...

  20. Ohhhh JOBS.. where are you????

    jrinct replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- Last week I was poking around online, looking at available jobs in the Yale-New Haven system. I noticed that they were looking for nurse externs at Bridgeport Hospital. Have you considered doing...

  21. Two courses to "crossover" to CC program

    jrinct replied to CTPCTstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi -- If you go to one of the community colleges' Web sites (like Gateway, for instance), you can read the Nursing Informational Packet. There's a page in there for LPNs. Here's some of what it says:...

  22. Gateway Community College Nursing Students

    jrinct replied to akwill's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You can get a sense of the fall schedule if you search for courses here: http://my.commnet.edu/cp/home/loginf. You don't need an ID or password because the course search is a public resource. For...

  23. Further education for PHN's

    jrinct replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for discussing this topic. I'm starting an ADN program in January, so I was considering enrolling in a grad-level course, Foundations of Public Health, this fall to see what the MPH program at...

  24. Anyone get an acceptance letter yet?

    jrinct replied to kittens2008's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I also got into Gateway, but not until the spring semester. Am hoping I can switch to fall to keep the momentum going after wrapping up the co-reqs this summer... Congrats to

  25. Anyone get an acceptance letter yet?

    jrinct replied to kittens2008's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Not yet. They're supposed to be mailed later this month. See the thread from yesterday for more info -- it's called CT Colleges Ready to Apply for 2009. Good