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  1. Moving to CT. Any new grad jobs?

    turtlesRcool replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Since you are on good terms with your manager/educator, you might want to reach out to her, and make sure she is willing to give you a good reference. Once you have that assurance, put the experience...

  2. Stamford Hospital GEMS Program 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to Maacanto's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Does anyone know how many people the program takes? I looks like they have several start times throughout the year, so I'm wondering how much is based on their current staffing needs and how much is...

  3. Connecticut Community Colleges - Applying for 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to MissCris's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't think those are published, and not at the individual college level. I also don't know how helpful/accurate the numbers would be because 1/4 of the class gets in by lottery rather than rank,...

  4. UCONN CEIN 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to sc892010's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    There are quite a few people in my campus location who are working. Several are working as PCA/PCTs in hospital settings, one is an LPN, a few are waitressing, and one is even teaching a section of a...

  5. Future Relocation

    turtlesRcool replied to iTyrizzle87's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I love living in CT, but it has a high COL, especially compared to Arkansas. Housing prices can vary widely with large concentrations of poverty in the bigger cities (Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven,...

  6. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Also want to point out that UCONN Stamford campus is not far from the train station. Anyone who lives in the New Haven area could take MetroNorth - avoid traffic, and gain study

  7. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Waterbury has classes on Fridays in the spring and fall; class moves to Wednesdays in the summer. It's usually 8:30-6:00, but you might get out earlier. The regular "core" class runs 8:30-2:30, and...

  8. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    We had 2 weeks off after the spring semester, and two weeks off after the summer semester (just started the fall classes this week). Do realize that you might have a final on a weekend; our...

  9. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You have to buy all/most of them. BUT you can save a lot by buying older editions. Usually the content is nearly identical. In the bundle for the spring, we got the Pharmacology book, a huge (two...

  10. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Waterbury and Storrs take 32 each; Stamford and Avery Point take 24. Or at least that's what happened this year (class of 2014). Clinical groups generally have 8 students, so the admissions are in...

  11. Anatomy/physiology

    turtlesRcool replied to Rinchoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I've only seen time limits (5 years) for Chemistry and Genetics. Not saying that some schools don't want A&P to be more recent, but I haven't seen it in the requirements. OP, I can honestly say...

  12. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    No iPad needed. You definitely need a laptop. Brand doesn't matter as long as it has wifi capabilities. Nearly all our tests are online, and we have a test and/or quiz just about every class. In...

  13. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I know I didn't have a urine screen. I may have had a CBC as part of my initial work up, but don't remember. If it's not on the health form, I didn't have to get one. The only additional thing I...

  14. Rent a skeleton or muscle model?

    turtlesRcool replied to JollypreRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't waste the money on that. Yes, you'll have to know many of the bones and muscles in the body. But most of us do it through pictures without much trouble. Plus, learning the bones and...

  15. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hmm. Don't remember all of them. I just brought my sheet with me to my appointment, and handed it to the doctor. I remember he did a short physical exam to make sure I am in physical condition for...

  16. Connecticut Community Colleges - Applying for 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to MissCris's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You might also consider looking at older editions. We're using the Lewis Med-Surg books (2 volumes) in my program, too. I bought what was on the list, but a classmate bought the previous edition of...

  17. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Class is one day per week. 8:30-2:30 is the core class, and then the grad class is usually 3:00-6:00. It might vary slightly (short/skip lunch to get out earlier), or double up for the summer (our...

  18. UCONN cein 2015

    turtlesRcool replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm happy to tell you what the program is like (at least from my perspective). What are some of your

  19. Seeking recommendations for psychiatric nursing jobs for ADN grads in CT

    turtlesRcool replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Have you looked into state jobs? CT Valley Hospital in Middletown might be worth a look. It's a state psychiatric hospital. It does house the state psychiatric prison, but has separate buildings...

  20. Placement test for community colleges

    turtlesRcool replied to All_Nurses's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I saw your question on the prereq thread first, so I won't repeat all of it here, but this is a link I found that might be a good starting point for you:...

  21. Pre-Req classes

    turtlesRcool replied to MSofia's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It's hard to answer your question without knowing your particular circumstances. Generally, though, you have to show the college that you possess the skills/knowledge necessary to handle a particular...

  22. Connecticut Community Colleges - Applying for 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to MissCris's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    What fantastic news! I've been rooting for you. So glad to hear it's working out (and that's fast for them to get 19 places on the wait

  23. Waitlisted 2014 Community Colleges

    turtlesRcool replied to pcatorn's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I never said her grades suck. You asked in your original post, "How is this possible?" I answered. You don't have to like or agree with the way the community colleges admit or rank their students...

  24. Connecticut Community Colleges - Applying for 2014

    turtlesRcool replied to MissCris's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Being bilingual will be a HUGE plus! Seriously, I really think it will get you hired over a lot of other nurses. So much of our job will be based on communicating with patients. If you can do that...

  25. Waitlisted 2014 Community Colleges

    turtlesRcool replied to pcatorn's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    What is your A&P 1 grade? It seems like it has become almost standard to retake A&P I, so an A or A- is becoming much more common lately. If your grade is lower, I'd assume your wait list...