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  1. Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Crap! On first reading and after speaking with the counselor I thought I was ok. Now, re-reading I'm concerned that my current math course won't meet the requirement. Even if the Statistics counts, I...

  2. Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm taking Statistics which I was told would meet the math requirement. I will have all of the "core" courses completed before I apply in February. Since I am planning to transfer to Elms for my BSN...

  3. Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Two schools, I believe one in Greenfield and STCC offer LPNs the chance to "test out" of the first semester only. Not the first YEAR, the first semester. No thanks. Hmm I'll have to ask about that 1...

  4. Are LPN and Associate RN degrees really being phased or rumor??

    HelenaHandbasket replied to ish84's topic in LPN to RN

    They have been "phasing out" LPNs for at least 30 years (as long as my mother has been an LPN!). There are still jobs out there. Same goes for ASNs. I plan to continue to BSN as well, but I think...

  5. Has being a LPN first better prepare you for being a RN later?

    HelenaHandbasket replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN to RN

    I've been an LPN for *gulp* 17 years. LPNs have long been known as "trench nurses" because they tend to work in the trenches so to speak. :) I think it is the best thing in nursing to have seasoned...

  6. Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes. That's exactly why. Sorry about that! At HCC pre-req for A&P I is BIO. I've already spoken to an Admissions Counselor at NCCC and I'm right on schedule for pre-reqs. The only courses I will...

  7. Reducing ED transfers from SNF

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also, does anyone have an Unplanned Discharge Form they could share?

  8. Reducing ED transfers from SNF

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suppose it also depends on what state you are in and your scope of practice. I don't have to get an order to dip stick a urine in a patient with AMS. If a patient is showing signs of hypoglycemia do...

  9. Reducing ED transfers from SNF

    HelenaHandbasket replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the replies! I agree about the "defensive medicine" comment. This is why I always know what I want when I call the Dr. If we can prove that we practiced prudent medicine ie, we assessed...