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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. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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....

  16. Living in CT!

    nurturingkneads replied to gemerald's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm not sure what it's like living in the Phillipines so I am not trying to offend. If you have a choice of places to go, CT should not be on the list unless you have friends, family here. I am...

  17. The letter......Spring 07

    nurturingkneads replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well - Amber - I am glad I am not alone. I do trust that all will go well and I am excited too - best of luck to you and your family as you journey through nursing school -

  18. The letter......Spring 07

    nurturingkneads replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I frequent this board and love the advice and support. I want to get more involved with posting. I got my letter today. I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not too surprised as I was told in my interview "see...

  19. Goodwin college

    nurturingkneads replied to reese28's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I had Dr. Daar for chem and she is awesome. I hope you have her. if you do, just study all of her study guides and you will be fine on her exams. Let me know if you have any other

  20. Goodwin college

    nurturingkneads replied to reese28's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm a student at Goodwin. I have to take Micro starting tomorrow and then I am done with all my pre reqs. My understanding of why they changed the program was that nobody was able to pass the NCLEX....

  21. more on CT schools

    nurturingkneads posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I've posted here before about CT nursing programs. Are there any that are just terrible? What to look for in a nursing program? I have been taking pre reqs at a cc in Florida over the summer and...

  22. more on CT schools

    nurturingkneads replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Actually, Goodwin is accred by the State of CT but not by the NLNAC as they have to graduate their first class before they can recieve national accred which should take place this

  23. Moving to CT

    nurturingkneads posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My husband and I are moving to CT in August. I have begun my pre-reqs courses (I already have a bachelors). I applied to Capital Community College but found out they have a two year wait. It's not...

  24. Moving to CT

    nurturingkneads replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Jessica - I did not get the PM - can you email me at [email protected]? I am interested in knowing where you are going to school etc.... Thanks for your reply!