nurturingkneads

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1. Goodwin college

   nurturingkneads replied to reese28's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   FYI also - Goodwin is off probation because their pass rate is in the

2. Why is NS so hard?

   nurturingkneads replied to mydee's topic in General Students

   I agree with what everyone else has said. I am in my 3rd semester out of 5 and each semester gets more difficult. The one thing I would like to add is be sure to always have a GOOD ATTITUDE. You...

3. I hate ADPIE's

   nurturingkneads replied to MLMRN1120's topic in General Students

   The clinical worksheets is what we call them. They take a lot of time and are frustrating in the beginning but you will get used to them and they will get you thinking like a nurse. Give it time....

4. Goodwin college

   nurturingkneads replied to reese28's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   DLC - I am sorry to hear you are having a negative experience at Goodwin. I am in my 3rd semester there. I took a few pre reqs at Goodwin but not all of them. People that have been at Goodwin since...

5. Usually an A student--got a C on 1st exam

   nurturingkneads replied to veronica123's topic in General Students

   Is this your first semester? It's difficult to adjust to taking exams in nursing school. It is unlike anything you have ever experienced on an exam. Personally, I have done well in my first two...

6. St. Francis Hospital

   nurturingkneads replied to julietoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I'm a nursing student working as an NA at St. Fran - The program you are talking about is thru Sacred Heart University. I don't know much beyond that but I will check it out for you when I go to work...

7. CNA Work In A Hospital

   nurturingkneads replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm trying to get a job in a hospital as well as a CNA, PCA, Tech - different hospitals call them different things. The hospital where I have clinical has PCA's. They do vital signs, get patients up...

8. How to get a job in a hospital?

   nurturingkneads replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Chaotic dreams - thanks for all of your help! I only have one more question. Since you work per diem, do you get hours every week? I might go per diem I am just afraid I will go for weeks without...

9. How to get a job in a hospital?

   nurturingkneads replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Chaotic dreams - Thanks for replying to my post. I have two interviews set up next week. One at Hartford Hospital and one at St. Francis. I have a few questions for you. I think you told me you...

10. Questions about hospital scheduling

    nurturingkneads posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a first semester nursing student. I've been working as a MA in a doctor's office for a year and a half but am trying to get a job at a local hospital as a PCA. I have two interviews scheduled...

11. Questions for Hospital CNA's, PCA's

    nurturingkneads replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the comments. I am afraid I might have messed up my chances since I got my clinical schedule for next semester and I have clinical on Saturday. I have no idea if Saturdays are required...

12. Questions for Hospital CNA's, PCA's

    nurturingkneads posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi - I am trained as PCA, been working as a medical assistant in a doctors office for over a year now, and am in my first semester ADN-Rn program. Decided I wanted to work in a hospital environment...

13. Living in CT!

    nurturingkneads replied to gemerald's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow and I didn't even get a chance to say how friendly the folks are here

14. Living in CT!

    nurturingkneads replied to gemerald's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow way to generalize the entire state by 3 cities out of many. We have a few towns ranked in the top 100 towns to live in in the country. Many towns have very low crime and a nice New England feel....

15. How to get a job in a hospital?

    nurturingkneads posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    First semester nursing student here. Have been working as a medical assistant for over a year in a doc office. I am certified as a PCA. I really want to get a job in a hospital in Hartford as a...