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  1. Frustrated with the Pre-Nursing Process

    WCSU1987 replied to sp3233's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Been out of school for 10 year's. Thank God started with a intro psych classes real wake up to refreshing my study patterns. Half ***** in the

  2. Anatomy & Physiology 1

    WCSU1987 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone I know recommends taking Kyle Zander if close to Bridgeport for Summer A&P you show up do the work you pass is what they

  3. Any 2017 Applicants?

    WCSU1987 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Money is tough for me only working part time. Can't complain make more money then I do at full time jobs applied for. Anyways side tracked planned to do A&P 1 this semester, but there was a hold...

  4. ADN vs ABSN (cost vs job opportunity)

    WCSU1987 replied to LGDee's topic in General Students

    Yeah its close to $30K for a ADN where I

  5. ADN vs ABSN (cost vs job opportunity)

    WCSU1987 replied to LGDee's topic in General Students

    That's a pricey program. There is a $120K 4 year nursing school where I live. A few $80K programs. Most I pay though for a four year is $50K

  6. Why BSN over ASN?

    WCSU1987 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I mean someone may want to correct me on this. Most LTC in CT utilize LPNS more than RNS. RNS usually play the role of unit manager or Charge Nurse during a shift. There is a higher ratio at LTC of...

  7. What should I Do?

    WCSU1987 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    There's nothing wrong going for LPN. My fiancé is doing that. Exhausted her aid for school's trying to find her niche. Excelled with her nursing prerequisites and struggled with the TEAS. Wait...

  8. Any EMTs or Paramedics

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, quick intro been in the medical for 8 year's. Volunteered for 3 year's for an ambulance company. Than did a year working with the Anesthesia department assisting them out in the ICU, ER, OR,...

  9. Anyone been out of school for awhile and having difficult time adjusting...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, taking pre requisites for nursing been out of college for 7 years. Taking Intro to Psych class online and some how have an 89. However, 2 online quizzes had 68 and 63. I am feeling discouraged I...

  10. New graduate looking for employment

    WCSU1987 replied to yoganurse22's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Stamford is expanding not sure if they only require BSNs. If you want to work in a hospital have a BSN and if you have an ADN look into corrections or rehabilitation/nursing

  11. Do you think the Associate degree is obsolete in CT?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Now don't mean to ruffle feathers. I an working towards completing my prerequisites for few programs in the state. I don't mind if I do get into an Associate program as long as I can achieve the...

  12. Do you think the Associate degree is obsolete in CT?

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I wonder how long Bristol will stand

  13. Do you think the Associate degree is obsolete in CT?

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Think only hospitals that don't so far are Sharon, Waterbury, Milford, UCONN Health, and Eastern CT Hospital Network. Didn't put Western CT Health Network or Stamford Hospital think they prefer you to...

  14. Just wondering

    WCSU1987 replied to Nursing 123's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Funny thing about CNA skills is they lean more towards

  15. New to Night Shift - How will I survive??

    WCSU1987 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nights are the greatest thing on Earth. A double 16 to 20 with nights not so much. Love 12 hour nights you have the whole day to yourself. In the summer you chill outside relax at the beach it's...

  16. How long did it take you to complete your prerequisites?

    WCSU1987 replied to julibyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Myself is just poor so I am taking one a semester. After the wedding this year going to try to take two classes a semester. I have 6 classes to take: A&P 1/2, Micro, 2 math classes, 2 Psych...

  17. RN to MSN

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Any second degree student's go this route. Looking over financial options I can walk out with maybe $5,000 to $10,000 of debt in a local associate program. Most of it will be interest free. I heard...

  18. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    WCSU1987 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Unless NVCC hasn't updated their site yet only pre requisites are English/Composition class, a Computer Science Class, and A&P

  19. Would you call out sick?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So day off of work had a stomach bug no vomiting thank the Lord. 9 hour's of diarrhea 3 to 4 times an hour. I was having bouts of nausea/cramps and a fever of 100 up until 12AM. Had diarrhea again at...

  20. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    WCSU1987 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Do you have to take

  21. Fairfield University ABSN 2015

    WCSU1987 replied to hopefullRN11's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Don't forget YNHH sister hospital's of Greenwich and Bridgeport. Also their new medical building on the Bridgeport/Fairfield/Trumbull line near Sacred Heart

  22. Patient sitters ratio...

    WCSU1987 replied to Buckeye007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Our state is less and less use of soft restraints. We can't even use SOMA beds anymore. If we put up two bed rails it's a restraint on the patient according to the

  23. Patient Nurse Ratio

    WCSU1987 replied to ambobam's topic in General Nursing

    Worked two places nurse's were 8 to 1 and new place is 6 to

  24. You ever call out?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In my 12 to 13 year's of work only called out twice. Called out year's ago because I had food poisoning and few year's back pneumonia. Not sure if I have the norovirus or what. It's my weekend on was...

  25. Education and career

    WCSU1987 replied to PediatricRN73's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    WCSU B.S. Psychology and Business Administration with a minor in history. Prior experience as an EMT. Starting my perquisites this Spring. Unsure which school to going to. Have about 6 year's...