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  1. Connecticut Community Colleges - Applying for 2014

    Penholder replied to MissCris's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Take a cna class. You might learn that you want nothing to do with nursing (I've seen it happen!) and save you reluctantly struggling through something you don't like. And the cna class pays you...

  2. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You can not have names on this site. Just warning you an admin will have you take the instructor listing

  3. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Ms. Jodi...same boat here. Such a hard choice. The tuition difference was less for me (STCC is out of state unless I can work some magic). Either was you come out an RN and I have seen great RNs come...

  4. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was attempting to be honest. My apologies for coming across short. This is agreement is young with many details to be worked out, curriculum to be written and approvals to be had. I wish the best...

  5. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    And I could care less about working my but off for a BS in Heath Science. I can get that at Charter Oak for 1/4 the price. It doesn't get you working in a magnet

  6. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Read the article on the CT Post. It sounds more like a take over. However you cut it the BS won't be ready for the incoming class and they won't be

  7. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Because I don't want to teach and I want to work the floor. The only reason I pursue MsN vs BSN is I already have a

  8. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have no desire to be a

  9. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I've seen young deals like that not turn out the best. UB does not have a nursing program so there is a lot of construction to be had. I settled on STCC because of their amazing articulation...

  10. Applying to GCC and BHSN Fall 2014

    Penholder replied to polysuazo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well-there will be a spot open at BHSN. I am taking my spot at

  11. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    No refund from BHSN. I'm not even going to ask since it states non

  12. Nakedness

    Penholder replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    We use one pieces. God bless a seamstress at work that made some out of real

  13. How do you keep a calm milieu?

    Penholder replied to Isastorm's topic in Psychiatric

    Own the situation/floor. Psych is one area where the patient is less the consumer and more the patient. Yes you can offer choices and respect them, but set the tone. I work in Geri-psych with a lot of...

  14. padded isolation

    Penholder replied to 302prince's topic in Psychiatric

    We have one at my work. Honestly, I wouldn't want to work at a place without one. When we have patients who walk (work in Geri-psych) and obviously need reduced stimulation beyond what their own room...

  15. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    So....I got into Springfield Tech comm college. It was a huge long shot for me. I am kind of torn not only because I paid BHSNs deposit but because I have committed to it mentally thinking that was...

  16. Leave NCC for St. Vincents? Is this the right decision ?

    Penholder replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You should be able to get into BHSN easily. There is very little A&P on the teas. Mostly bio and chem. it is designed that way because not all schools require you to have A&P as a pre-req....

  17. Leave NCC for St. Vincents? Is this the right decision ?

    Penholder replied to Ariana214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I work with someone who left St V because in their opinion the administration was crap. And the nclex pass rate is 63% which is really bad. Look at Bridgeport hospital instead. They are also a better...

  18. Holyoke C.C. Fall 2014 applicants

    Penholder posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Who else is waiting?! This is one of the four schools I applied to. Found out yesterday from one and am awaiting word from the other

  19. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Kellyre-I wrote down the pros and cons and they are almost tied! I am going to wait to see if I can find out about transfer credits before I

  20. Assessing Clients

    Penholder replied to sestelle's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You should change your picture for personal security. It is the same as not using your real name on

  21. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have a dilemma. I believe i got in to Springfield Techs program. Now I don't know. I live in Middletown so the drive to STCC is easier (along with family being up there-one of the reasons I...

  22. Admission to BHSON 2014

    Penholder replied to Futurenursetlc's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It's Good Friday. They may be

  23. Venting ughh

    Penholder replied to MSofia's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Where are you looking at applying? That will direct what you need. ADN-one semester chemistry. Chemistry is really important in nursing. Don't hesitate to retake this. Bsn-possibly more than one...

  24. Assessing Clients

    Penholder replied to sestelle's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you are discussing the PAX I don't remember there being many (or any) of those questions on there. And there shouldn't be. You are not in nursing classes yet. Also-change your

  25. Difficult assignment in nursing home

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

    Talk to your unit manager/ADNS/DNS. There should be some balance between assignments or your co-worked should be helping you. If the assignment follows room numbers then you might have more trouble....