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  1. CT LPNs

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wcsu1987, this is not intended to be rude at all, I've come across many of your posts, and you seem very indecisive of what you want to do. Nursing isn't just a simple career choice, it's so much...

  2. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    PediatricRN73 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was wait listed as a LPN. It is the same process for regular and LPN applicants. The bridge program doesn't come into play until after acceptance and passing a bridge course. I found out I was...

  3. Need advice on my game plan for nursing school...

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    http://www.ct.edu/files/pdfs/nursing-info-packet.pdf

  4. Need advice on my game plan for nursing school...

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    if you take algebra and lifespan in the summer, Chem and AP1 in the fall you meet the minimum requirements to apply. You should read the information packet available online under admission...

  5. Need advice on my game plan for nursing school...

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you're looking to apply to the program sooner, you can take Chem with AP1 in the fall and lifespan over this summer, then you'll have the minimum requirements to apply this fall when applications...

  6. LPNs and LPN Students ? 's

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I agree with CT Pixie. Being a former LPN who bridged through the CTCCNP RN program I can tell you first hand being a LPN does not guarantee you acceptance and you still need all of the prerequisites...

  7. New graduate looking for employment

    PediatricRN73 replied to yoganurse22's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    A strong resume, references and persistence to keep applying are key to landing a position... Try job search engines as well as hospitals' personal websites to apply. Consider applying to home health...

  8. Education and career

    PediatricRN73 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi CT nurses, I thought it would be interesting to start an updated thread for everyone to share where you received your nursing degree, if you are continuing education and where, and where you are...

  9. Wait time for BON to post license numbers

    PediatricRN73 replied to CT Pixie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You can call the state dept of public health and get your number if you need it for a position. Just because the website isn't updated doesn't mean you're not active... Also you won't receive a hard...

  10. CTCCNP 2016 Applicants

    PediatricRN73 replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I graduated from CTCCNP if you have any questions, I bridged from LPN to RN

  11. Education and career

    PediatricRN73 replied to PediatricRN73's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow that's awesome you're going for APRN. I'm loving USJ so

  12. Education and career

    PediatricRN73 replied to PediatricRN73's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I forgot to include I also went through the state LPN program :-) worked as a LPN for three

  13. Updated pay rates local hospitals

    PediatricRN73 replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi! From what I know about St Marys and Waterbury through my nurse friends who have in the past or currently work at these hospitals, base pay is between 29-31/hr depending on experience....

  14. Question any part time nursing programs in the state?

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You definitely should speak with an advisor. Certain courses have prerequisites to them if you already have a a degree you should meet many of those pre courses. Also the advisor can inform you which...

  15. Goodwin College???

    PediatricRN73 replied to miss_xtine's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't know many Goodwin graduates from my experience at two different facilities but I have heard their program has gotten better and I believe they now accept applications more often than any other...

  16. Question any part time nursing programs in the state?

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I get where you're coming from. That's what my feelings were when I became a LPN. However I always give honesty that I wish I went directly for the RN. Two nursing programs was a stressful few years!...

  17. Question any part time nursing programs in the state?

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Almost all BSN programs I looked into had both part and full time options, including the online programs. If if you go with completing a LPN program it will take you longer to get the BSN even with a...

  18. LPN looking for job, does anyone know anywhere in CT hiring new grad LPNs?

    PediatricRN73 replied to sotoashley568's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you are interested in psychiatric nursing the state of CT department of corrections hires LPNs quite frequently, that job role will deal with psychiatric patients as

  19. Question about the prerequisites for nursing school at the CC level...

    PediatricRN73 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Only the prerequisites and co requisite make the total nursing GPA that is required for the program at the ADN level if you're talking about pursuing the CT-CCNP. Any classes that aren't apart of the...

  20. LPN looking for job, does anyone know anywhere in CT hiring new grad LPNs?

    PediatricRN73 replied to sotoashley568's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you're looking for an office type setting try Prohealth Physicians, Eastern CT health network, Middlesex hospital, Western CT health network or Hartford

  21. YNHH Interview

    PediatricRN73 replied to nursinghopeful1028's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Don't be discouraged! They called you knowing you have an ADN. :-) Express to the person interviewing you that you are indeed going to finish that BSN or MSN. I am a RN in pediatrics with an ADN...

  22. Yale-New Haven Unit Visit / Job Shadow

    PediatricRN73 replied to cupcake_lake's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't work at YNHH but maybe I could offer some advice. What type of degree do you have, where did you attend school- did your school help with your resume? Do you have any experience that might...

  23. New Graduate Job Search

    PediatricRN73 replied to yoganurse22's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just from what my former classmates have shared so far (we graduated in May 2015) , there are graduate programs at the smaller hospitals also, they just do not advertise the same way that the larger...

  24. Pediatric Nurses in CT

    PediatricRN73 replied to PediatricRN73's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Fingers crossed for

  25. Pediatric Nurses in CT

    PediatricRN73 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi everyone! Just curious if there are any nurses on here who have applied to or work at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. If you would like to share, I'd like to know about your interview...