cabolissa

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1. RN schools

   cabolissa replied to cabolissa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This is great info. I can't seem to get around the prerequisite courses! So hard to take while working full time and mothering 2 little ones!

2. RN schools

   cabolissa replied to cabolissa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I did think of UT at Austin, but theirs is a alternative entry MSN program for BA holders. Otherwise, you're starting from scratch for the BSN program. But I do like the school... I haven't considered AZ. Which program would you recommend???

3. RN schools

   cabolissa posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've got a BA in an unrelated field, so I'm not interested in getting a BSN at this point, Just my RN. Does anyone know of a good school in Orange County, CA or Austin, TX which has a part or full time RN program? Do they all have the prereq's, or d...

4. POLL - Position/Salary

   cabolissa posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm trying to get an idea as to where LVN's are employed, and what salaries are around the country. Particular areas of interest: Orange County, CA and Austin, Texas. Thanks! 1. How much do you make as a LVN/LPN? 2. What is your job? 3. F/T or P/T? 4...

5. LVN program - HELP!!!

   cabolissa posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a professional Paralegal, wife and mommy of two and I want to eventually get my RN, work 3-4 nights per week in L&D or Mother/baby. I have my BA in Liberal Arts, and was looking into a secondary Bachelors/RN program which was f/t 15 months. I...

6. RN or BSN??? Help!

   cabolissa replied to cabolissa's topic in ADN/BSN

   thanks for your opinion on #3, but frankly, if you didn't have anything to add why respond? "do some job hunting and find out"????? isn't that what these boards are all about? and yes, you did misunderstand #1, because i never mentioned working 3 nig...

7. RN or BSN??? Help!

   cabolissa replied to cabolissa's topic in ADN/BSN

   1- you misunderstood me here... what i was asking is whether it's common that hospitals hire someone as a full-time employee (ie, w/benefits) if they work only 3 nightshifts per week. rather than having to work per diem and picking up shifts here and...

8. RN or BSN??? Help!

   cabolissa posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi everyone. I'm a Paralegal with a BA who's considering going back to school to become a Nurse (Neonatal or Pediatrics). I'm interested in working 3 night shifts/week and spend more time with my 2 kids during the week. I'm currently taking prerequis...

9. UT Austin Alternate Entry MSN program

   cabolissa replied to kane77's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks so much for all the info. I'll look into the A&M option, but do you have to be local to do that option? I'd love an entirely online choice, but haven't found one. When I'm ready to move that way, I'll get in touch with you. My email is vic...

10. UT Austin Alternate Entry MSN program

    cabolissa replied to kane77's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow, that's a little scary about the pay. Do you know a good source of information for salaries nationwide? Also, UT's prerequisite chart offers some online options. Are you familiar with any of these?

11. Please help, want a career in labor/delivery, NICU, PICU

    cabolissa replied to cabolissa's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you so much for your input. It's in line with my initial assesment. I've just applied to volunteer at the local children's hopital so I can get a better feel for the departments. Thank's for the info on the MS.

12. UT Austin Alternate Entry MSN program

    cabolissa replied to kane77's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks! Actually, I live in Orange County CA and have been considering a relocation to Austin area (Round Rock) because of it's cost of living. We were planning on moving there in August 2009, but I might postpone that by a year to attend Concordia's...

13. Labor and Delivery

    cabolissa replied to nurse79's topic in California

    Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo is the absolute BEST! I've also hear great things about St. Joseph's in Orange, and Hoag in NB. But not good things about Saddleback Hospital. (My sister had one of each of her 3 kids in each, I had a baby at Mission)....

14. Please help, want a career in labor/delivery, NICU, PICU

    cabolissa posted a topic in Pediatric

    I'm currently trying to decide which program fits my needs more, UT's AE MSN or Concordia University's (Irvine, CA) AE BSN (12 months) program. I'm not sure I'm ready to commit to 4-5 more years of college (what with prereq's and working F/T after th...

15. UT Austin Alternate Entry MSN program

    cabolissa replied to kane77's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yes, I'm currently trying to decide which program fits my needs more, UT's AE MSN or Concordia University's (Irvine, CA) AE BSN (12 months) program. I'm not sure I'm ready to commit to 4-5 more years of college (what with prereq's and working F/T aft...