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  1. Obtaining DEA licensing

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Has anyone tried to obtain their DEA license as an APRN after having prior issues with diversion of narcotics while a beside RN? I am 3 years into my contract with my state monitoring program and will...

  2. New Grad with GI Offer

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Will accepting a GI position as a new grad force me to stay in this specialty? I like GI, but worry that if I accept I will be not be able to transition to another area in the future if I wish to do...

  3. Obtaining DEA licensing

    PavementRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome! Thank

  4. Obtaining DEA licensing

    PavementRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The narcotics restriction was removed after 6 months or so. I've had a per diem PACU since where I've been handling

  5. Obtaining DEA licensing

    PavementRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Problem is, CT's program is 5 years. I still have a little over 2 years in the program. The monitoring program has only encouraged me while in my APRN program and shown no hesitation with my going...

  6. Provigil

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    My PCP would like to prescribe me Provigil for work shift disorder. However, I am in a recovery program, and I get tested regularly. Anyone know if Recovery Trek tests for Prodigal or if I should...

  7. Length of your monitoring program?

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just out of curiosity, what is the length of your monitoring program, and which state's program are you in? I am in CT's HAVEN, and it is 5 years! I have another 3.5 years. Seems like it will never...

  8. Connecticut RN Salaries in 2015

    PavementRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow...graduated on 2011 and the starting wages have not

  9. Updated info re: new grads in CT?

    PavementRN replied to MissM.RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Back in 2011, the starting wage was slightly higher than acute care hospitals. I believe it was $29/hr. When I left for New Britain, I took a $0.50 pay

  10. Potential problem with new work monitor

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just received an e-mail today from my new supervisor at work, who I informed about my monitor program last Friday. She wants to contact HAVEN, my monitoring program before I go to work on Thursday....

  11. APRN licensure

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Has anyone completed a nurse practitioner program while in a monitoring program? Will this affect me when trying to get my APRN license if I have been fully

  12. Shame in seeing former coworkers

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I worked in an ICU when I was confronted for my addiction to opiates. I thought I'd never see any of my coworkers again, but as it turns out, THREE are in one of my classes for my NP program this...

  13. Problem with therapist

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello all, I have been in CT's HAVEN monitoring program for a year now, and about 6 months ago, when I began my job search, my therapist told me she would not have a problem supporting the lifting of...

  14. Problem with therapist

    PavementRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for the replies! I will my case manager tomorrow. My therapist also says she is going to contact her and "touch base." I'm nervous what is going to come of

  15. NPs, critical care?

    PavementRN replied to vamurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was just accepted into UConn's ACNP program and am a part of CT's HAVEN program. So yes, it is

  16. Fall 2014 Admissions

    PavementRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Going to UCONN's ACNP program starting in

  17. Where have you applied? Gotten your acceptance/rejection letter yet?

    PavementRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where all did you apply for NP school? UCONN MSN Which school is your first choice and why? Well, I guess that would probably be UCONN! The program quality and value cannot be beat in CT. They offer...

  18. I got accepted to UCONN

    PavementRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied pretty early to the ACNP program--back in Nov, I think--and found out I was accepted in Feb. sometime. The phone interview was pretty straight-forward. The program director asked me about my...

  19. ACNP salaries

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have this website that features ACNP salaries: http://practicalnursingsalary.org/CT/1/salary/Acute-Care-Nurse-Practitioner-Salary The figures seem a little optimistic. Anyone familiar with this...

  20. NP School Interview

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am having an interview for an ACNP program. I am very nervous about telling them I am in a monitoring program. Has anyone had school interviews while being monitored? Any

  21. Possible to switch tracks?

    PavementRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello all. I am accepted to the ACNP at Uconn for starting this Spetember. I am having second-thoughts about the ACNP track, and am wondering if it too late to change to the FNP instead. Has anyone...

  22. Most important undergrad classes for admission

    PavementRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    thanks for the responses. I still have a ways to go before I apply to school. I'm currently working tele, and hope to get into our ICU within 6 months. Just wanting to see where my GPA stands in terms...

  23. Most important undergrad classes for admission

    PavementRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do CRNA schools focus on particular classes when admitting students? I have a science GPA of around 3.8, but my overall GPA is 3.52. Will I be just an average applicant or

  24. Updated info re: new grads in CT?

    PavementRN replied to MissM.RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Gaylord will be looking to replace myself because I'm leaving for the Hospital of Central CT in early March! Gaylord is a good place to

  25. Is There Truth To This?

    PavementRN replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It is most definitely fact that a hospital will hire a BSN over an ADN. Simply more education. You're right that more clinical experience is obtained with an ADN degree, but it is still less sought...