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  1. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am a recently graduated RN and the hospital that I am currently employed at as a nurse assistant will not hire me as a RN because I graduated from Excelsior College. I heard that they had a bad...

  2. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    thanks scrapbookingmom2! @jan..thanks for the input...i assume that i could get a lawer and pursue something, but i don't want to be "that person", ya know? and they only reason they told me that they...

  3. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yeah, my manager said there's nothing she can do about

  4. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes, I have a great relationship with my current nursing staff. Human Resources is the one making this decision...I got complimented all the time by my patients saying how great of a nurse I was...

  5. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for the chat...I have applied elsewhere, but the waiting game is getting very frustrating especially because I think if only my current workplace would give me a chance! I've been there over 3...

  6. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was told directly from

  7. Is this legal?

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    But can they not hire me based on where I graduated from? I did receive my ASN and I have a valid RN license

  8. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    CRudlerRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT worked!!! As of today I am officially a

  9. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    CRudlerRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX yesterday morning...got all 265 questions and took me about 3 hours. Came home (about a 45 minute drive) and tried the PVT and got the "good pop up"!! I'm so excited about it...but still...

  10. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I spent the weekend in Albany taking the CPNE! I was successful and obtained my 'GN' status!! I have pasted my Journal below for everyone to read, hope it helps!! Sorry it's so long. Well it all...

  11. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank! I prepared for 3 months, approximately 10 hours a week. Good luck to

  12. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, I'm going to appologize in advance about this little vent I'm going to write. So I passed the CPNE August 19-21 and I'm not nearly as excited about it as I thought I would be....I don't know...

  13. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Lunah...I love the smiley with the stars! too cute! definitely put a smile on my face this afternoon...and I just found out today that the hospital I want to apply to hires GN's in their...

  14. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    t-lo...i think i do miss it..it was always a new challenge completing the care plans every week for you....haven't jumped into the nclex challenge yet...going to apply in the next couple of weeks...

  15. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Loops, It was such a relief when CPNE was over and I was excited on that Sunday, but in so much shock and I guess that shock has just carried along the last couple weeks...I do feel lost not having...

  16. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, everything you wrote makes sense! On my days off I would devote the first half of my day studying...now on my days off I just throw myself in front of the television. And I must say I miss...

  17. Don't know what's going on...

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everyone for the comments... dslpninla: I've got to say it's good to hear that I'm not the only one feeling like this...but it still sucks, ya know. llg: Thank you for the explanation,...

  18. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, but you only have to evaulate the priority diagnosis. Ribbon, you open the gauze all the way, then fold it in half the long way then into thirds the long way and then place the end in your palm...

  19. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As long as it's still the 17th edition you can have an actual and at risk... I used the ribbon method for my wound. Good

  20. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Traci, Sorry that you were not successful, but you will do it next time!! I took Tina's workshop, bought the skills kit that EC sold and I practiced writing care plans. Good Luck to

  21. Passed CPNE @ Albany Medical Center

    CRudlerRN replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes you can check things off on your grid as you go along, make as many notes as you can on it so when it's time to write your narrative notes you will be able to put in all of the information without...

  22. CPNE....

    CRudlerRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    today starts the day that will determine my future! I'm starting my CPNE this evening at Albany Medical Center....please send your prayers my

  23. Got CPNE Date!!!!

    CRudlerRN replied to china4mom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks beachnurse!! I appreciate the luck! :-) And I hope to be posting a passing journal!..fingers

  24. Received my CPNE disk today....and totally overwhelmed!

    CRudlerRN replied to Mommymedic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Break it down into chunks....it's not as overwhelming them....I've been studying the past 3 months and I am testing next week and actually feeling pretty good about it all...you will get it! :-) Good...

  25. CPNE 9/16 Queens anyone? Tinas august workshop in PA?

    CRudlerRN replied to nurse62889's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much t-lo!!! I can't wait until next Sunday with my success story!