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  1. Who is accepted at GWCC for fall 2012 or spring 2013?

    mattfd37 replied to lpmottster's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You should have white shoes(some girls had crocks but most had sneakers) and buy whatever scope you want. Littmanns is fine. I have an Ultrascope which I think is better but don't go overboard and...

  2. Study schedule for someone who has a family

    mattfd37 replied to mattfd37's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No it doesn't and that's whats freakin me out! I'm still waiting for the wonderful woman at the State to give me my number to sign up for the test. I did Hurst review and loved it and I am reviewing...

  3. Study schedule for someone who has a family

    mattfd37 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of us who have families and can't devote 5hrs/day 6days/wk, what kind of study schedule have you been using? And for those that passed what did you use?

  4. How likely am I to get into St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT

    mattfd37 replied to helennnxo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    When you graduate don't you just get a certificate and not an A.D.? How does that

  5. NCLEX RN EXAM

    mattfd37 replied to Angel, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should take a review class to help you. I recommend

  6. Is this legal?

    mattfd37 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well I would assume they would look at it like any other State school. Plus, you're already an RN with hopefully 1yr exp. You should be

  7. Who is accepted at GWCC for fall 2012 or spring 2013?

    mattfd37 replied to lpmottster's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just graduated so if you have any questions I can hopefully answer

  8. Grad nurse jobs in ct

    mattfd37 replied to classics70s's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    There is nothing at UCONN and haven't heard from Hartford since 5/16. I heard that Yale will be on a hiring freeze come late July when they officially buy St

  9. Is this legal?

    mattfd37 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well Excelsior is an online program and has extremely limited clinical experience, I believe it's only two days correct? You are competing against grads that have an avg of 200hrs a semester. I don't...

  10. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    mattfd37 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you don't want it, there are 124,349 people that would love to have

  11. Looking for advice/suggestions

    mattfd37 replied to number41's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yale has Student Nurse Interns. have you looked at that? Become a ER Tech, it's a great and fun job. What hospitals have you looked

  12. What is the job market like?

    mattfd37 replied to Mockingjay's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You have 2/4 years to go, things change. So don't worry about

  13. Looking for advice/suggestions

    mattfd37 replied to number41's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Six of my friends who graduated in Dec have been hired. All of them were SNA's. Everyone else, not so lucky! I'm not sure what you're looking for if you are already a SNA? What is your definition of...

  14. To all the people accepted to CT CC RN programs...

    mattfd37 replied to moorin's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    That's something the school will be able to answer more

  15. Is There Truth To This?

    mattfd37 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I keep forgetting that we sit for different NCLEX tests and that ADN programs have more clinical hours then BSN programs. "Most other hospitals now prefer BSN's", where are you getting your...

  16. Is There Truth To This?

    mattfd37 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    FALSE!!!!!!!!!! OMG don't answer something you know nothing about! Yale hires GN who come from Associates programs! How do I know? I've worked there for over a year as a SNA and go to school at one of...

  17. LPN to RN Question?

    mattfd37 replied to Melissa2237's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Going from LPN to RN bridge is great idea BUT it doesn't mean you'll get accepted any easier. They (CCC) take readmits first and if there is room they will accept a certain amount of LPN's in and...

  18. Is There Truth To This?

    mattfd37 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    That is not true at all. We sit for the same test BSN's do. Some, if not all hospitals will require you to pursue your BSN upon hiring. I've had three classmates get hired already at surrounding...

  19. Updated info re: new grads in CT?

    mattfd37 replied to MissM.RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    YNHH, St V's and I believe maybe Bridgeport hire Grads. All others require you to have license in hand before

  20. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    mattfd37 replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    because you see more and get to do more, i.e its busier. Most procedures are done during the day therefore you have the opportunity to go watch. Most Dr's come in the morning so you can go in and...

  21. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    mattfd37 replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    OK. The way you made it sound was that you only applied to GW.Don't expect it to get any better especially from GW. You get a lot of double talk. If the program was graded purely on clinicals I would...

  22. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    mattfd37 replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Why did you apply to only one program?? I'm not sure how you would find out who's the more competitive school. Its pretty much hear-say unless you can call the schools themselves. They all teach the...

  23. 2 yr ADN students..question on IV's and blood draws

    mattfd37 replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Students

    If you're doing any of the CT CC's you won't be doing it at all. What program are you

  24. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    mattfd37 replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Those are day clinicals 7-2 and are optional (I highly recommend days over eves). Lecture is from 4-6p. The days will change once you get into 3rd

  25. Final... Basically a test that is a final to end you

    mattfd37 replied to vizzle's topic in General Students

    Well thats a typical A response. So I guess when test material isn't covered in lecture or books its my fault. Or when the instructor says "I know nothing about this material but this is what I found...