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WCSU1987

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  1. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    WCSU1987 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Heard that 2017 students at NVCC will be the first nursing class in the new medical

  2. Mass Job Market...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, was wondering how the market is in Mass for nurses with ASNs? I am entering into an associate program mainly due to cost. I do have the option to take BSN classes during the program, but mainly...

  3. Nursing salary & COL

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, this may ruffle some feathers, but curious on nursing salary in your State and is it decent living with average COL. Liveable wage in my State is $20 with some change an hour. You can find...

  4. How is the Virginia job market for nurses?

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Appreciate the feedback. I'll have to get used to lower COL in VA, but like the lifestyle. Techs outside of the hospitals where I live make $10-$15 an hour. Inside a hospital $15-$22 an hour. LPNs...

  5. Texas Nursing Job Market?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, curious on the job market in Texas. Fiancée just completed LPN school and working towards her RN now. For myself working towards completing an associate degree nursing program. We are both on...

  6. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    WCSU1987 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thinking after looking at class schedules applying to Three Rivers an hour away a more structured class schedule like

  7. CT LPNs

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    When I found average salary of LPN in CT makes about as much as I do as a tech, $25 an hour. Only reason considering LPN is quicker way to nurse and escape CT. Then when I can move to a cheaper COL...

  8. CT LPNs

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was hoping I was going to be able to apply to the BSN program at the end of the fall. However, will be shy of 1 prerequisite. However, if all goes well with TEAS and last 2 prerequisites can apply...

  9. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    WCSU1987 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi, I am keeping my fingers crossed I can get into NVCC. Taking the TEAS hoping to get a 90 know a tall order, but NVCC feel is super competitive. My friend starts at Norwalk in the fall. Maybe...

  10. Marathon training during ABSN program

    WCSU1987 replied to lovemykiddos's topic in General Students

    This may be am old post. I am going to start training for a marathon to run next year. I start nursing school in the fall and run the marathon in the fall. My goal is to hopefully run 2 marathons a...

  11. Alternatives if not accepted into a program?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was hoping I was going to be able to apply to the BSN program at the end of the fall. However, will be shy of 1 prerequisite. However, if all goes well with TEAS and last 2 prerequisites can apply...

  12. CT LPN programs?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I want to be a nurse and know logically be best route would go straight to RN school then the long about way. However, the hospital I work at has had 3 to 4 openings since January. It's funny since...

  13. Vent. Should I feel bad about not picking up shifts?

    WCSU1987 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I feel guilty not picking up shifts. I normally pick up extra shifts weeks before. I make so many deals so I work 40+ hours in 3 or 4 days in a row so I have 3 to 4 days off a week, which is a mini...

  14. Considering LPN school...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, 28 years will be 29 in August. I have a Bachelors degree already and in the process of taking my prerequisites for nursing, only 2 & 1 can be done in the Spring after applying. Was hoping to...

  15. Need Advice should i start my RN preqs while getting LPN

    WCSU1987 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know I am considering the LPN route. It's maybe only $10K to $12K for 18 months. Then I might look into the possibility of doing an online lpn to bsn or a brick and motar bsn program. It'll...

  16. CT-CCNP 2017

    WCSU1987 replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I hope not I didn't attend any session. I am debating buying a TEAS study guide due to the TEAS changing. I am taking AP1 & Chem in the Fall, applying to program, Lifespan in the Winter, and...

  17. CT LPNs question...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was hoping I was going to be able to apply to the BSN program at the end of the fall. However, will be shy of 1 prerequisite. However, if all goes well with TEAS and last 2 prerequisites can apply...

  18. Anyone doing it for the money and stability?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I turn 29 in August. I have over 6 to 8 year's experience in the hospital from EMS to the OR to ICU to L&D to Psych. Been doing psych for four years it's a job that utilizes my degree. I enjoy...

  19. Doubting self during prerequisites...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I am in the midst of prerequisites. Have the TEAS in the fall and complete classes by the end of the year will.be able to apply if grades/scores meet the mark. However, I doubt and question if...

  20. Is money everything in this profession?

    WCSU1987 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am hoping to be accepted into a nursing program and become a nurse soon. I am doing it for the stability and increase in

  21. Leaving Occupational Therapy for Nursing?

    WCSU1987 replied to love4frenchies's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't OT make more than a

  22. Hey Rn's,,do you ever wish you had done physical therapy instead?

    WCSU1987 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Not meaning to bring up an old topic. However, in midst of prerequisites contemplating changing to the PTA program. Only downside is pay starts out well $30 an hour, but after 20 year's you cap out at...

  23. Taking the TEAS first?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am trying to get into a 2017 program. All I need is a decent TEAS score and 3 more prerequisites by the Spring. I'll be taking the TEAS before and during AP1. Do you need to know AP abd Chem prior...

  24. Questions: Weekends off, holidays, and 12 hour shifts...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just curious how your work doe weekends off? Worked 3 different weekend schedules over psst few years. I lI've rotating weekends and doing it again. One of my employers allowed you to schedule 3...

  25. Taking the TEAS first?

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    6th can use a calc I heard. Bit excited about that and bit afraid ha. I just dropped out of my pre req class of precalc for a BSN program,