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WCSU1987

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  1. Want to vent about nursing schools in general

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This probably will be deleted. No program is flexible for working people. The only programs in our State that are LPN programs but still not flexible because I work variable shifts. Add in the $30 to...

  2. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    169 out of 187 Woot woot I feel I got a

  3. Want to vent about nursing schools in general

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

    Considered them twice and wait listed twice. CCs are super competitive. Plus possibly one is going to be shut down a nursing program at a CC. They don't offer second choice anymore at the CC. Have...

  4. Waitlisted and 7 options for what's next in life...

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

    Connecticut. Crazy thing tried applying for jobs in Texas didn't pan out. Heard how flexible their programs were. Plus tax was nothing out there. Inexpensive rent. Colleges are $10,000 to $30,000 less...

  5. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Not sure what is next. Apply again be my last shot before prereqs expire. Take different prereqs to get into CCSU. Take prerequisites for Goodwin. Or apply to the LPN program and hope work can...

  6. Waitlisted and 7 options for what's next in life...

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

    Would like to be a nurse and work on psych/work in the corrections system is my ultimate goal. Right now hindered have average grades B and B+'s with a fee A' s. Keep getting waitlisted for the...

  7. private nursing program or wait years to get in?

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

    I hear you been rejected twice over the last 2 year's. Can take a year to restart prerequisites at this private college and apply/probably be accepted into their associates program. The program cost...

  8. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Waitlisted

  9. Associates or BSN?

    WCSU1987 replied to Rachellynn11's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I hear you everyone says go for the ABSN. You'll make more money in a year to pay off everything. I am trying 2 attempts for the Associates program and if don't get in this second attempt probably go...

  10. Want to vent about nursing schools in general

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

    Was considering going paramedic route. The classes are inexpensive and flexible. MWF 8 to 4. Only downside is only 3 in the State and super competitive to be accepted. Need to know someone usually....

  11. Want to vent about nursing schools in general

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

    Not at the point to take a pay cut. Have considered it down the road. If I wait longer risk losing prerequisites. Tried applying for out of State job's didn't pan out. Been considering going LPN...

  12. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wouldn't be surprised. It's CT they like to screw us over. So if you don't get in unable to repeat courses till the

  13. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Probably tomorrow since early registration begins

  14. Second hospital job and quick cert question...

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

    So researched jobs at my work Pharmacy Tech would open a few job opportunities. Now EMT does open some opportunities, but not as much as expected. Only found 1 at my current job. Now I could go for my...

  15. Second hospital job and quick cert question...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, so currently a Tech but no Cert to my name. I work on a Psych unit, but have training with phlebotomy, EKGs, ADLS, Vitals, and Glucose checks. Also do charting, interview patient's, and facilitate...

  16. Has anyone attended Porter & Chester LPN Program?

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    There's not much info on their website about the program. I signed up for an open house tomorrow so hopefully get more info. Torn between them and Stone. So far going towards Stone due to the fact...

  17. Porter & Chester or Stone Academy for LPN School or Goodwin or 4 yr public RN program...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi, so trying to decide what's next if waitlisted for RN school. I was looking at Stone because if I can fundugle with my work can do their evening program and be done in 2 year's. The evening program...

  18. Question about Medical City...

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is there any LPN or RN programs in the McKinney area of Texas? I heard the community college has a Medic to RN transition program; any truth to

  19. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    1630 everything has to be in

  20. Question about Medical City...

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    Found jobs in my current position with Parkland, Methodist, Medical City, Texas Health, and part time job at Children's Health. Nothing at UT or Baylor. Did find with UT in Houston. Also found 1...

  21. Question about Medical City...

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    I do apreciate the concern and feedback. I do hope wife and my research on Texas is the truth. I found a few gigs that pay $15 to $20 an hour. About 20 rents $1000 or less. Even with the pay cut I be...

  22. CT-CCNP 2018

    WCSU1987 replied to trose17's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wife is getting a run around and a lot of hair loss with applying to nursing school with the CC. Myself had one minor glitch that I know of with applying since it was a different school then where I...

  23. Question about Medical City...

    WCSU1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    McKinney

  24. Texas vs Florida LPN prospects...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, so I am hoping this is the right forum. My wife and I have been discussing a move out of our current State. We have been eyeing these 2 States in particular. Me more Texas wife more Florida. Now...

  25. Seeking feedback on LPN School...

    WCSU1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, so my wife and I were discussing options for nursing school. My wife is an LPN she was part of the last State funded LPN class. She is in the process of trying to retake old prerequisites and...