PediatricRN73

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 more. The field continues to grow and advance especia...

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 waitlisted at the exact same time as my friends who app...

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

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 requirements. All the requirements to apply are listed. AP1 ...

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 open in November. Chem and AP 1 together weren't a...

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 to apply to the program. Be aware that when you a...

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 care or visiting nurse services if you're not gett...

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 currently working. I graduated from CTCCNP, current...

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 copy of your license until the third week of the mo...

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

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

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

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. Differentials I believe are similar to what you mentioned YNHH...

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 courses are prerequisites for the nursing program ...

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 program. I personally feel they are overpriced w...

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! Also, the community college day programs offer eve...

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 degree because those nursing courses do not tran...

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 well.

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 nursing GPA will not carry weight in your applicat...

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

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 currently enrolled in a BSN program. My department gave...

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 relate to the positions you're applying for? Do you s...

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 hospitals do. St. Marys Hospital and Charlotte Hung...

Fingers crossed for you!

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 process and if you are currently employed, I would be in...