Chaoticdreams33 MSN, RN

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    St. Francis Hospital

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to julietoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hmm, maybe I'll find out about that during orientation. I was planning on UMASS's online program but this is worth looking into. If no one posts anything about it I'll let you know after orientation...
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    Hesi Is Killing Me!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to BestSweetGal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a good question, I wonder if they are all the same. I also had no review or book or courses, in fact I took the HESI exit exam with about 4 hours notice, after my finals, the night before I...
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    Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In CT I will work as a Graduate Nurse before I get my license, I think for up to 3 months but I could be wrong about that. In MA, where I went to school, you cannot work until you get your
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    Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too! Pinning was last night, and surprise! I received an award! I couldn't believe it- maybe I actually will be a good nurse... My info was mailed out on the 23rd and I'm waiting for my ATT too. I...
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    Yale's program

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to flute421's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, I don't have anything to share- but I would appreciate it if you would keep us updated on how it is! Good
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    Nursing Salary

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to chrissyduke's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    But up to 25.75 once you pass the boards, right??? Those diffs are higher than the ones I was told a few months ago, that's nice:) Are you going to be working
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    How to get a job in a hospital?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have never had a problem getting hours at my job. They are often calling me to pick up extra hours too! Just make sure that they know what kinds of hours you are looking for. Yeah, maybe we can grab...
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    Chances of becoming a nurse...

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to yoyoming1001's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Like others have said- retake the courses you failed and get good grades for them. I don't know if all schools do it this way- but at mine the F's were cancelled and the A's were in their place. That...
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    How to get a job in a hospital?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I work as an aide per diem, so I pretty much call the shots. My floor is very flexible with us SNAP's (that's what they call us student nurse aides) Of course I need my requests in 6 weeks in advance,...
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    Are any new grads going to med-surg

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons:
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    Acceptance Envelope-Thick or Thin?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to tanner523's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm sorry! That sucks. Don't give
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    How to get a job in a hospital?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nurturingkneads's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hmm, HR is probably real busy right now hiring new grads and SN interns, so maybe they are unintentionally overlooking your app. If they aren't calling you- Call them. or E-mail them. Sometims...
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    Acceptance Envelope-Thick or Thin?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to tanner523's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    NVCC was one of the first schools I heard from. Bridgeport was first (late February), then NVCC (I think March but I'm not sure), the GCC (MA), then TRCC, then STCC, and lastly CCC. The only one I...
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    How do you give morphine sulfate IV?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chris27229's topic in Patient Medications

    The policy for IV morphine where I have clinical is to give 5mg or less undiluted over 1-2 minutes. Over 5mg dilute in at least 5ml of NS and give at 2-3mg per minute. It doesn't hurt to dilute any...
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    shift/weekend differentials and weekend options

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to cheryn's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/shift-weekend-differentials-what-yours-202631.html?highlight=shift+weekend+differentials
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    How many hours would you work?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    20 sounds good to
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    How far do you live from work?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    25 miles. Takes 35-45 minutes. I wish we lived closer to hospitals, but that's what I get living in the
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    Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    I have had experience doing 12's and 8's as a NA, but just 12's as a SN. When I start my RN job I am hired for a 40 hr position and I am going to try to get 2 8's and 2 12's I like 8's because it...
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    They don't teach it at my school because all of the hospitals in the area require specific hospital based IV classes and certification (don't know if that's the correct term) to be allowed to start...
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    Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how other hospitals/facilities work their differentials How much do you get? Is it fixed or percentage based? Is there a maximum you can get? Where I work it is percentage based with...
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    bed baths

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chip_04's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most likely you'll get used to it pretty
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    bed baths

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chip_04's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ha ha, I was wondering the same
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    Graduating in May! too soon to start applying?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to bsm03d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Awesome, remember to prepare, prepare, prepare for your interview. Good luck and let us know how it went
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    bed baths

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chip_04's topic in MICU, SICU

    Like most have said- You're not going to get away with not giving bed baths almost everywhere in the hospital. And ICU especially because they often do not have techs and obviously the tech can't do...
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    Graduating in May! too soon to start applying?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to bsm03d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the hospital, but all the ones around here have been or are now stating to look at applications. I interviewed at a few places in January and now have a job lined up for June. If you...