sbfairy

sbfairy specializes in PACU.

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1. Which classes are easy or difficult for ADN to BSN at UTA?

   sbfairy replied to txnurse2015's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I would take all of my pre-reqs at a community college. I took developmental psych and college algebra at my local community college and both classes, including books, only cost about $100 more than one UTA class. I would particularly look into tak...

2. Is it worth it to apply to a hospital that has poor patient reviews?

   sbfairy replied to smooshcrickets's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with making up your own mind. My first job was at a hospital in a small town with very poor reviews. As it turned out I had an incredible experience there. Staffing wise this hospital was stretched thin but they had a lot of experienced nu...

3. Online BSN degrees being accepted by hospitals?

   sbfairy replied to Imnokie4now's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I think it depends on where your online degree is from. Some schools, like UTA and Texas Tech, have online programs that any employer will accept. Degrees from schools that advertise on TV during the Maury Povich show probably won't be accepted. I...

4. Math Requirement 1301 or 1302

   sbfairy replied to dbroon's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Math 1301 and 1302 are both college algebra classes. There is a difference between the two but I don't remember what it is. I think 1302 is the longer version. I had to take 1302 because it was the only thing offered during the summer. I thought ...

5. College Algebra 08/19

   sbfairy replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Hey MissyRN. I took Math 1302 at Brookhaven Community College in Farmer's Branch. It's totally online and pretty inexpensive. I'm pretty sure they offer 4 and 8 week classes and semester long classes as well. If you live in Dallas/Fort Worth or s...

6. Math Requirement 1301 or 1302

   sbfairy replied to dbroon's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Do yourself a favor and take college algebra at your local community college. I live in the dfw area and took math 1302 at Brookhaven Community College. It was online, cost me approximately $400 including My Math Lab and book and it was not proctor...

7. The hardest parts of nursing?

   sbfairy replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

   Patient families. I get that having a loved one in the hospital is anxiety provoking (I've been there). However, when the patient is calm and accepting and the family is freaking out I find that hard to deal with. I really want to focus on the pat...

8. Vulnerable Population question

   sbfairy replied to HeyNurseLB's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Okay, I just went back and looked at my old assignments. I actually went on vacay that second week and not the third. I think this may be doable but you will absolutely have to be on top of things. I submitted my week 2 assignment on a Friday and ...

9. College Algebra 08/19

   sbfairy replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I totally bypassed uta and took math 1302 online for 8 weeks at community college. It cost me about 200 for the class and the book (book + math lab) was around 150. No proctored tests. I got my co-worker's kid who is studying to be an engineer to ...

10. Vulnerable Population question

    sbfairy replied to HeyNurseLB's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Ok, I just looked at some old emails from this class and the quiz is due on Sunday night at 1159. I don't remember when it opens though.

11. Vulnerable Population question

    sbfairy replied to HeyNurseLB's topic in Texas (UTA)

    I too went on vacation the third week of this course. The third week is pretty intense. There is a quiz but I don't remember what day it has to be done by. I think Saturday or Sunday, I'm pretty sure the quiz is only open for few days. I believe ...

12. MATH 1302

    sbfairy replied to TeleRN_OC's topic in Texas (UTA)

    I too needed college math but I heard so many bad things about 1302 at UTA from 2 co-workers that I decided to take it online at a local community college (Brookhaven). It cost me $208 for the class $130 for the book and Mathlab access. I also paid...

13. Partner/Unpartnered?

    sbfairy replied to carys's topic in Texas (UTA)

    I think working at a partnered hospital helped me get in. When I told my manager I was applying at UTA she gave me a code to call and give to them so that they knew I was with a partnered hospital. They did ask me what location I worked at and who ...

14. Is PACU (recovery room?) good door to OR?

    sbfairy replied to tarotale's topic in PACU

    If you decide to go into PACU please get some ICU experience first. Although I went to PACU from med/surg, I actually did spend a little time in the ICU/CCU and ER of the hospital I worked at as a float. Most places require critical care experience...

15. why do you do PACU?

    sbfairy replied to tarotale's topic in PACU

    Hey tarotale, I live in Irving too!!