fernaRN09

fernaRN09 specializes in Cardiology, ED.

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1. how is the LPN job market

   fernaRN09 replied to blue2008's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   It's more than the budgets being screwed up (they've always been), more than the complicated patients that are being discharged (that still belong in the hospital) or closure of school programs (it's...

2. how is the LPN job market

   fernaRN09 replied to blue2008's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Not to pee in the wheeties.... not to long ago, I went to a job fair in Hartford. Spoke with several "booth" persons from varied settings (hospital , LTC, SNF's and all in between). I had several...

3. Coming up on 1st year and hating current job

   fernaRN09 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, I can appreciate that I'm fortunate to have a part time job (let alone just a job now) but I am hating everyday of my weekend supervisor job. I supervis LPN's and CNA's who seem to believe if they...

4. Tired Of Searching, Starting to Hate Being an RN

   fernaRN09 replied to It Didnt Come EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I hope you find something too!! I have to mentally pep talk to want to walkin to the facility. Thank god it's only weekends. I'd slit my wrists if it was more than

5. Tired Of Searching, Starting to Hate Being an RN

   fernaRN09 replied to It Didnt Come EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Same boat. I hate my facility (LTCF/SNF) which is union (yeah, me) and majority of them are burnt out and comfortable in the only job they have ever held. They know if they worked anywhere else, none...

6. Life right now as a new grad has become my worst nightmare

   fernaRN09 replied to BeatDownNewGrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Sorry about your relationship difficulties but I am with you on the job hunt. I am so tired of sending resumes. I think I've sent 30+ resumes out, including the places I've had clinical rotations and...

7. Goodwin college

   fernaRN09 replied to cool12's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Nope. They are now apart of the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP). This link is off the capital community website that talks all about the program....

8. May Grads and jobs

   fernaRN09 replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I live in Central CT and let me tell you, I've had a hard time getting acknowledgement that my resume, personal statement,clinical refrences have been recieved. Don't get down, my experience is not...

9. Goodwin college

   fernaRN09 replied to cool12's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I've heard mixed things about Goodwin and I elected to attend and graduate from one of the community college system nursing schools under the old regime. There is no longer a wait list. You attend an...

10. May Grads and jobs

    fernaRN09 replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I too graduated in May, passed NCLEX in July and no job. Not even an interview. I've decided to look out of state because I've given up on landing a job in CT. Good luck to

11. Where is my license???

    fernaRN09 replied to cspink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did and what the oh so pleasant person told me, "we print in batches. you should be out the week of8/10. I know the post office is having fiscal issues but really. I just want my license so I can...

12. Where is my license???

    fernaRN09 replied to cspink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm waiting in CT. Passed my NCLEX and was listed on the state license 1st week in July. I'm looking to relocate and I need my license to do so. Very, very

13. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    fernaRN09 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Am I too sensitive or are NG's treated like crap in CT? I've been on the phone to confirm some minor detail in order to complete the application packet or else your app gets trashed....and somebody...

14. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    fernaRN09 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well since I've no job prospects, I've changed my diet (farmer's market is my friend!!) and I play a lot of Wii fit and I've lost a lot of inches. I have not yet seen the numbers on the scale move...