TexasRed

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1. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

   TexasRed replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in New Nurse

   I believe the $75 covers national, state, and chapter membership. After the initial payment, it should be just your chapter dues each semester. I would guess you would only need to transfer your membership to the new chapter - and only pay the semest...

2. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

   TexasRed replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a proud member of Phi Theta Kappa, and highly recommend it. Keep in mind that it costs $75 up front, but it only costs $10 a semester after that. There are many advantages to being a member - not the least of which are the scholarships. Note that...

3. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

   TexasRed replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Another thing to consider - for any school, but especially if going on for BSN or higher, look at each school's individual requirements for their programs. Just because you have already taken many college courses, they may not be what a particular sc...

4. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

   TexasRed replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Here's what you need to consider, and base your decision on what is best for you: 1) MOST IMPORTANT - the quality of the program. Go to the State Board of Nursing websites for the schools you are considering, and look at the NCLEX pass rates for each...

5. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

   TexasRed replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

   I am an older student, going back to school to work toward a new career. Consequently, I have a great deal more life experience than many of my fellow students. To me, it's common sense to take advantage of the limited clinical hours we have at our ...