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  1. UCONN CEIN 2016

    Thanks for setting up this thread as I am also in the same boat and planning to apply for the 2016 cohort. To those who have applied and gotten accepted into the program -- when did you have your Bachelor's Degree? I will finish my undergrad official...
  2. Do you enjoy being a PCT

    I am a PCT in an Emergency Department. I love my job, especially the unpredictability and variety of patients/cases. If I ever have a "rough day", I find comfort in that no two days are the same! :-)
  3. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

    Have you considered volunteering as an EMT-B? I know some ER jobs have specified "at least" a certain amount of months/years with patient care experience in the field, and it's a great way to get some hands on patient care as an EMT-B to add to a res...
  4. Never get the job...

    Persistence is key. I have my EMT-B, I'm also a Field Training Officer, my CNA, and training in EKG/Phlebotomy. I had no previous hospital experience, and at times I felt discouraged applying, but I didn't give up. I created a Microsoft Excel spreads...
  5. Hello everyone! So I have to take an exam next week called the "HOBET" to be qualified for one of the PCT programs in my area. It means "Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test". An online source I found stated that it "measures a person’s ability to...
  6. Has anyone ever heard of or taken the HOBET?

    I appreciate the response Smiley06! I'm taking it tomorrow morning and hoping it won't be too bad!
  7. How many of you are in your 20's?

    Great post! So many fascinating and inspiring stories! I'm 24. It took me almost 3 years going to school full-time and working to (finally) finish all of my nursing prerequisites on top of receiving a Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. degree with honors...
  8. 2014 Applicants

    Hi, I'm from Connecticut and I'll be applying to BSN programs (and one ADN program) that accept transfers, not limited to, but primarily in the northeast. This is my list so far, but I plan putting myself out there to more schools since it's really c...
  9. BSN VS ABSN

    I agree with the previous posts from those above me -- if it applies to you (as I'm sure it does with most people) definitely speak to someone in the Financial Aid department. I'm in a similar situation, except I'm coming from a community college wi...
  10. Pre-Cal or Finite Math

    I took Pre-Calculus (Summer '12) and Statistics (Spring '13). I found Statistics to be more "helpful" when it came to being able to relate to nursing. Statistical applications can be used in any field as it is the "science of data collection and inte...
  11. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    I started off with a Littmann Lightweight ($40). I thought it was a great first stethoscope for learning what to listen for. I never had any problems with it, in fact I still use it as my back up. After two years as an EMT, I found that I personally...
  12. Feeling discouraged....

    Hi Cassi, I'm also a fellow Connecticut pre-nursing student. I'm familiar with the CCC-NP application process and what they're looking for. I applied last winter for the Fall of 2013 and was wait-listed #7 out of 150 for Capitol's program. Though I w...
  13. Hi everyone, I'm new to allnurses (this is my first post). I'm looking for some advice, maybe some of you have been in a similar situation: Here's my story: I applied to as many nursing schools as I could afford to in January. I was accepted to: a BS...
  14. Thanks fireman767! I'm going to look into pharmacy tech programs to possibly take this summer. That sounds perfect. Is your certification as a pharmacy technician good for any state? (I'm thinking in terms of EMS and state reciprocity haha).
  15. Apologies for the delayed response CowboyMedic -- that sounds like a great career, good luck with your program! I really appreciate all of the responses on this thread, thank you!
  16. Volunteering.

    Fireman767, would you be able to tell me a little more about being a Cardiovascular Technician? Does the hospital train you for that position or do you have to go to school and acquire a degree? I've never heard of that job before, it sounds awesome.
  17. 5 must knows when you graduate nursing school

    Thank you so much for sharing! I will be definitely referencing this in nursing school.
  18. What date do you start?

    Good luck everyone! If all goes well financially, I should start in September! My school hasn't given us specific dates yet. I'll also be moving away from home for the first time to a big city.
  19. Very cool! Yes, my future goal is to work on a helicopter as a Flight Nurse. I had an opportunity to do a ride-a-long with a medical helicopter service in my state and it was that very night I fell in love with EMS and nursing. Almost three years lat...
  20. Thank you CowboyMedic! Interesting about having to be a paramedic to be an ER tech, is that common in your area? My goal is to become a Paramedic after nursing school. I'm from CT and I just applied for an ER tech position in my area, but they only w...
  21. Yes you did, I really appreciate your input avaloncar, thank you! I'll be looking into it.
  22. Volunteering.

    I volunteer as an EMT for a local EMS service and as a Paramedic Assistant with a hospital-based paramedic service. I absolutely love it and have found it to be very fulfilling and rewarding to give back to the community. Good luck!
  23. I'm graduating from a community college in a week with my Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences and I have a lot of experience with transferring credits. I've been told that you can't go wrong with state schools, even at the community colle...