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  1. CT LPN schools

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Seeking some advice from CT residents. Working at a tech at a hospital in the state. I currently have a bachelor's degree, but after a few years in the healthcare field feel nursing is the direction I...

  2. Can an EMT be hired to work in CT Hospitals as a Tech?

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Working as a psych tech in an area hospital. Trying to switch to a night position closer to home to return back to school for nursing. Figure would go for my CNA/EMT cert., but I work variable shifts...

  3. Conneticut hospitals and BSNs

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Curious how many hospitals in the state require BSNs? Just heard news Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center and Bristol Hospital are working towards either magnet status, achieved magnet...

  4. PCA's that change job's frequently

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Been tech in many different fields in the hospital trying to find my niche. Working as a Tech now debating between three choices regarding work...give a bit of back story. I started work in the...

  5. I Want To Be A Nurse, But My Grades Aren't Competitive. Help!

    RunnerD1987 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My GPA is a 2.75. I plan on doing the accelerated program, which requires a 3.0. I have believe 6 to 8 pre requisites to bump the GPA up. I want to get a 4.0 but don't want to go below 3.0,...

  6. Question about pre req's and accelerated nursing program

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am looking into applying to two accelerated nursing programs in the state. I have six pre req's have to complete. Figure loading up on pre reqs would prep me for the accelerated program. Looking to...

  7. Question about pre req's and accelerated nursing program

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a lot of friends fail Micro in the summer said it is a lot to cram in such a small time frame. Maybe will do my math classes in the summer. I took a math class at the CC about 8 year's ago...

  8. CT LPN schools

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just had a great talk with someone about the accelerated program call me stupid it motivated me to do it. Game plan is to do my EMT Cert this summer or fall. I know a few connections in local...

  9. Would I ever get over the fear of hurting people?

    RunnerD1987 replied to Potato 007's topic in General Students

    Ha I think I get laughed at drawing blood. I am no ICU nurse who can make stones bleed just a tech trying to get into nursing school. Anyways, I draw blood have a lot of people with wiggly wormy veins...

  10. Moving to Texas

    RunnerD1987 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's not bad saw one state upper south area state paying $13.50 an hour for LVNs. Not nursing per se' question we love swimming, fishing, kayaking, camping, running, hiking, biking, good food, and...

  11. CT LPN schools

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Cool did not know Goodwin at a point system good to know. I heard not sure if true or not if you already have a bachelor's guaranteed entry into the state LPN programs. I was going to do the nursing...

  12. Starting new as a Tech in need of advice

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, I am super nervous about starting the new job and excited as well. The tech position is a bit different then the last position worked. I am going to be cross trained to work in ER. Wondering if I...

  13. I am confused with route into nursing

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 28 year's old I have no idea or direction where want go go with life/career. I have five year's of patient experience as an EMT, a tech, a counselor. I love working with patients many people say...

  14. I am confused with route into nursing

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I did the BSN pre reqs I make sure to keep my GPA in a competitive level...which hopefully would be the ticket in to a program. Grammar has always been my weakness I struggle writing my soap notes...

  15. Cost of CNA program

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, looking into becoming CNA as I go through nursing school. Kind of disappointed with program's offered. One is $1500 some are $2000 and one is a ridiculous $6000 to $8,000 grand. Is that average?...

  16. CT LPN schools

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Appreciate the feedback. I am going back and forth on the LPN. I know it's not a huge demand in the state at the moment. Was thinking if I could get through LPN school can help me get into a program....

  17. Seriously considering getting into nursing. Anything I should know beforehand?

    RunnerD1987 replied to latios's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Volunteer at a hospital, take on shadowing a nurse, go to info sessions, or/and take a pre req class see if anything peaks your interest. If you love it then go for it. Go for CNA if want to get some...

  18. Smart move to go LPN then Bridge over

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know it will be a bit redundant maybe. Thinking few thing's. I been in Healthcare for a few years now working as a mental health counselor, but want to work the other side of the coin more...

  19. Non military nursing position on base

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Spouse is considering joining the military, specifically with the Navy. Trying to figure out if be right fit for both of us. Supportive of the hubby but knows how much nursing means to me. Currently a...

  20. Wondering if this is true or not

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I heard about the recommended 2020 by the federal government. Was looking into nursing and work at a hospital right now. They were talking about the BSN change. They however, said the state is...

  21. Smart move to go LPN then Bridge over

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh those wait list scare me. My fiancé is wait listed for nursing going for her LPN in the fall. I couldn't believe she was wait listed think number 15 and she had stellar grades. Think micro was...

  22. Being a full time tech and nursing school

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi, started a new job as a tech, but was originally offered part time. Now was offered three 12 hour shifts 7p to 7a. The good thing is the nursing school is at the community college right across the...

  23. Connecticut LPN Schools

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If a Mod can move the thread would be great! I know Vinal is the only evening program offered at the Technical colleges. I am from Beacon Falls so be a hike to

  24. Connecticut LPN Schools

    RunnerD1987 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Any feedback trying to choose between the four to apply to Vinal Technical School, Stone Academy, Porter Chester, or Lincoln Tech. Any feedback or advice on the

  25. CNA or EMT

    RunnerD1987 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make $23 an hour as a Psych Tech part time. I am not certified I lost my previous Tech job due to lay offs. I am worried about not being certified in a hospital setting, losing my job again. Also as...