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  1. Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Graduated in Dec. 05 and working in LTC. I love the geriatric

  2. Good pay for starting LPN

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Where I work in LTC I have 20 patients on my side. And that's how it is on the 2 short-term rehab. floors. Not bad! I would not want 30 patients to pass meds to, do treatments, doctor's orders, etc. I...

  3. New England Tech in Shelton

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to misspriss077's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi I graduated from New England Tech. Dec. 05. Yes you need to take the NET, (The Nurse's Entrance Test) and if you pass you have an interview. The NET is not hard, it's basic math, algebra, ratios,...

  4. Good pay for starting LPN

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Starting pay where I am, LTC/Short-Term Rehab, for an LPN is $25 per hour. Nice place to work and there's always

  5. LPN's in CT Hospital

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to mandykal's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    St. Raphael's in New Haven hires LPN's, I know that St. Vincent's does not. LTC pays the best for LPN's - where I am you start off at $25.00 per hour, which is great pay for a new grad! The...

  6. Brand new student needs some help please

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Patient will ambulate in hallway 10 feet with assistance, with no s/sx of sob by the end of the

  7. The State Surveyors are Coming IN!

    smokeyoaks82358 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Good morning. I need some advice. The facility where I am working at is due for a state inspection, we think that the state surveyors are coming in this week. I started working as a nurse in April '06...

  8. LPN Salary & Info

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to MrsCD's topic in General Nursing

    I live in CT. Yale does not hire LPN's. St. Raphael's does but I hear they don't pay very well. Where I work now, LTC/Rehab. the starting pay for LPN's, right out of school is $25. per hour!!! The...

  9. Nclex Pn

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to Sweety04's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, graduated in Dec. '05 and am currently working in

  10. Organizational Advice PLEASE!

    smokeyoaks82358 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in need of some organizational advice. I graduated in Dec. '05 as an LPN and have been at my current job in LTC for 3 weeks. Just finished orientation Tuesday and went solo Wed. (3-11). My first...

  11. Cost of LPN school these days?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to flasandy42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Take a deep breath and relax. I was in the white zone the whole time with high 60's and low 70's. Remember you can get a few 60's and then a 70 and still do well on the exit. If you want to, send me a...

  12. Cost of LPN school these days?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to flasandy42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The exit is difficult, just keep on doing your NCLEX questions, we had the Saunders NCLEX book plus the Frey's 3000 questions. Go to Barnes & Noble and spend a few hours going over other NCLEX-PN...

  13. Anyone know info on Stone Academy LPN program???

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to bethinct's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HI I graduated from NETI in Hamden in Dec. It was a great program, lots of studying, very intense program. I attended the day program. I couldn't imagine going to school at night. I guess I'm a day...

  14. What is your salary?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to daniele72's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new LPN working at a residential treatment center for adolescents and I make $3097 gross per month, that's without any

  15. Cost of LPN school these days?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to flasandy42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hamden!

  16. Cost of LPN school these days?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to flasandy42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from NETI in December. The cost for me was $14,000. I qualified for a student loan which I will start paying in June. I also had to pay $300. per month toward the amount I couldn't...

  17. nurse's day

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to rayeann's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to get a $10 gift card for gas!!!!! Or how about a voucher for parking at the facility you work at, or $10 off meals in the hospital

  18. Pre-Entrance exam for the LPN program

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From what I remember the test is about 2 hours long, it is timed. As far as the grading goes I think you have to pass by a certain percentage. I took the test 2 years ago. Wish I could remember more....

  19. Pre-Entrance exam for the LPN program

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new LPN in CT. Graduated in Dec. from NETI in Hamden. The NET is math, english comprehension. Get the NET book to help you study. You can find it on Amazon. Good

  20. School Nurse?

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to AngelOvaMe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated in Dec. 05 and am currently working in a privately run, residential school as a school nurse. I work with 3 other LPN's at one time and we are under the direction of a RN. I am loving...

  21. This cannot be ethical!

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    And I can honestly say in the number of times I have done this or seen it done not once did the patient complain.You're a cold person. What a cruel, hurtful thing to say. :angryfire :angryfire...

  22. Authorization to test wait??

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I graduated 12/20/05 and just got my ATT via email. Now my question is - how long should I wait to take the test? I want to get it over with but I also want to make sure I've spent enough time...

  23. new graduate

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to shalow92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations, I too just graduated on Tuesday and am waiting to get my ATT for the NCLEX-PN. I have the NCLEX 3000 study guide and find it quite helpful, my school gave it to us in our last...

  24. DH dying-need prayers

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I will pray for a Christmas miracle for you, your husband and your dear little girl. God

  25. LPN School in connecticut

    smokeyoaks82358 replied to bethinct's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be graduating 12/20 from NETI. I went to the Hamden campus. To answer your questions, the program is very intense. You will need to study everyday! It is a huge committment of 15 long months of...