pjatx BSN

pjatx has 10 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

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1. Austin State Hospital - To do or not to do?

   pjatx posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I'll try and be brief: This is my 2nd career (37 yo). Soon to be RN (May '14) with a BS in Hospitality Management years ago. I feel a pull towards psych nursing and would like to start at Austin State Hospital (ASH). I am driven to get my MSN in m...

2. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

   pjatx replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   4 More 4 BHO!!!

3. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   Thanks Brooke! I've heard roughly the same - Vitals are almost always inlcuded and it varies depending on the semester and/or campus. More curious on the timing. I know most of my questions will be answered on Wednesday, but after a 2 year wait the...

4. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   Does anyone know exactly what the 1st skills checkoff for Level 1 entails and when it is going to be done?

5. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   Has anyone heard back yet from ACC re: the campus you will be attending for Level 1? I'm also curious if any one knows if its ok to start our background checks, or do we need a new and seperate email.

6. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   Congrats to all of you that got in, and I do empathize with those who didn't. I did get in!! This is my 2nd attempt so I do know how both groups feel. It really seems that this program has gotten so much more competitive- even compared to a year a...

7. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   According to ACC ADN website the letters and rankings will be sent out "this week." Good Luck to everyone. I''m just looking forward to the peace of knowing how my summer and fall will actually be spent.

8. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

   pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

   I've already taken nursing skills, but was curious if anyone has heard when they are sending out final rankings and/or invitations for nursing school. This has to be the longest 4-8 weeks of my life. I'm draining my phone by compulsively checking g...

9. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

   pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas

   Thanks for all the feedback. It's good to get a first hand perspective to such a big decision and 2 year commitment. @ Purkinje @RADIATION - I'll keep my mind open as regards to hybrid. Did you find the clinicals more concentrated up north, or di...

10. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas

    I've got 2 questions for you Level 1 ACC students. First of all, congrats on getting in. I am anxiously awaiting "THE" email and hoping my 61.14 is enough to get me in this 2nd time around. 1) I am torn between CEC and EVC. I wouldn't mind doing H...

11. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas

    Misery loves Company!!! Glad to know I'm not alone sweating out this nursing school thing. I've taken all pre/co-reqs and am currently enrolled in Nursing Skills. I applied last semester and was short and am hoping the 2nd time is the charm. Does...

12. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas

    Thanks Jack and NYTexan.

13. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas

    I hope you all made it and are enjoying your first year of nursing school. I am applying to be in the Spring '12 class. I am curious what the exact cut off was last year to get in. This is my first attempt so I know the odds are against me, but wa...

14. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '12 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to TheHotPinkLady's topic in Texas

    Has anyone taken the HESI at ACC? I have it in a few days and am just curious what kind of questions are on it. Primarily, the A&P sections. Any input would be great.

15. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '12 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to TheHotPinkLady's topic in Texas

    Thanks Anna. I'm right in that 51-53 range (assuming A's this and next semester), so just trying to get a grip on what my realites really are.