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  1. student nurses pay

    RXCT replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I thought at least $30. Absolutely! A new LPN can start at $27/hr & be up to $30 in no time! Try Masonicare/or most LTC facilities. Tell them what you want & you will get it with 3 weeks...

  2. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    RXCT replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That book is

  3. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    RXCT replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    With a COPD'er the MAX O2 delivered should be 2-3 L. No greater than 3L due to their inability to blow-off the CO2. With only one lung; that's another story and I'm guessing the O2 will now be below...

  4. Good pay for starting LPN

    RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just to let you know ahead of time that so there isn't a surprise. On long term care (at Masonicare) you have 30 +/- patients. I worked LTC on a holiday to fill in and it's very busy but, most all...

  5. Good pay for starting LPN

    RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Masonicare has big $$$$ for most new LPN w/ good grades and high GPA; but, even better

  6. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    RXCT replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $21000 in CT for evening

  7. Yale New Haven

    RXCT replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Your right! They do have orientation programs and also many I've known seen to get locked in at these two city hospitals because of there continuing education program. But, do consider other hospitals...

  8. What do you have to have to become a LPN?

    RXCT replied to summersent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to LPN school in CT. 22months. Very horrific. They all have criteria for entrance examinations and then we had 50 in the class & only graduated 14 because they couldn't keep the 75% passing...

  9. LPN's in Connecticut

    RXCT replied to Green Mountains's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    When I left them, the next evening class wa sbeing sighed on at about

  10. LPN's in Connecticut

    RXCT replied to Green Mountains's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Starting is minimum $21/hr up to $25-30/hr or more w/ an agency. Most LTC use pool and and agency because nurses are limited here in CT. They don't like pool/agency because of the high$$$$$ for them....

  11. State Investigation on me please help!

    RXCT replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The bottom line is that the nurse on staff is held responsible no matter who did the wrong. I wouldn't woory about getting a "bad" mark against you, your not a nurse and your nursing license is what...

  12. how much pay to expect

    RXCT replied to singer's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Actually, CT does hire LPN's in the hospital. Charlotte Hungerford, Midstate, Waterbury Hospital, St.Mary's in Waterbury, Hosp.of St.Rhea's and Bridgeport Hosp. Bridg & St. Rhea's have ad's on...

  13. Please help! LPN or RT???

    RXCT replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in CT you can bridge to your RN...just as you can with many on-line prgms. I would suggest going for your LPN or RN because we need more nurses with the shortage that is escalating. Even if your...

  14. What is a proper orientation period for a new LPN?

    RXCT replied to alitak's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I received about 9 days w/ a preceptor. She was very sloppy w/ her work & quick quick (because cig breaks were #1). I was glad to be let go on my own. Just remember there is always a nrsg super....

  15. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    RXCT replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure of your pay scale but, If you borrow that $25g it will cost about $100 a month on a gvt. loan.... Here in CT you make about $25-$30/hour as an LPN. hOpe this

  16. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    RXCT replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hi there, here in CT, private lpn school & almost $30,000 now ($25,000 when I was there)! 22 months for the

  17. The Nursing Workforce Crisis and its Financial Impact on Connecticut

    RXCT replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    One state of CT statistic stated that by 2012, 1/2 the LPN/RN working will now be retired & the amount coming in is nowhere where it should be...like crazy amounts off....nursing is your field of...

  18. NETI LPN Program

    RXCT replied to rickt83's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    No, there isn't a big difference...the program your probably enrolled in is a state funded program (tech school)... if it wasn't good , it wouldn't exist. I went to NETI ....very $$$ but, I needed...

  19. LTC Salaries for a LPN in CT

    RXCT replied to sweetgeorgianurse75's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hello, i know your thread is older but, can you elaborate on the "charge nurse @ ltc rehab"...what does this mean & are you in charge of the floor, aids or both? also, are you familiar w/...

  20. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    RXCT replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    This is very hard to believe. Iknow LPN's in CT have to get "special" cert. first. It's not part of their curic. I think the asme for RN's in CT too

  21. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    RXCT replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Why did I spend almost $30,00 at LPN school when my school also offered MA pregram for 1/2 that? In retrospect...is a PA the equiv. to an

  22. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    RXCT replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    I remember goping school hunting & having a young rep. tell me that MA were in more demand in CT than LPN's....I thought they were full of it! It took a little searching & I found out they...

  23. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    RXCT replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I wrote "catty" as in tit for tat type of statement. In no way should you feel the need to have to break from discussions. I agree w/ your statement of how hard it is to display yourself & what...

  24. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    RXCT replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    As a neutral onlooker, this thread has been very "catty" since this morning! Why don't we all just STOP & think of what we are arguing about...our own opinions...that's all....every one can say...

  25. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    RXCT replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ you. It's not meant to show any disrespect- the postee is just show us the EXTREME differences in new grad vs experienced. No harm done (look how funny the new grad is haha). good...