paultxrn

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1. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

   paultxrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

   Hello there. I'm interested in employment as a mentor and was hoping you could answer a few questions for me. I messaged you and hope to connect.

2. Dallas...best hospital to work at?

   paultxrn replied to babymanager's topic in Texas Nursing

   I highly recommend the Baylor system. I worked 6 years at two different hospitals. They treat nurses very well, compared to other places. There are multiple Baylor facilities in the Dallas-Ft Worth...

3. Calling second degree students..... Competition

   paultxrn replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Sounds like we have something in common. I also have a bachelor and masters degree in music (flute performance), and went to nursing school after a few frustrating years of auditioning and not...

4. West Coast University in Dallas,Texas

   paultxrn replied to ssession79's topic in Texas Nursing

   I have just accepted a full time position as faculty at WCU in Dallas. I have been a nurse for 20 years and have also been a hospital based critical care nurse educator. I chose to work at WCU because...

5. Intubation of a patient

   paultxrn replied to austinj97's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The bottom line is that a NP (and I agree with Juan 100%....should be an ACNP) can perform almost any skill for which they have been trained, and can demonstrate competency, including intubation and...

6. ACNP considering a university teaching job

   paultxrn replied to paultxrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I accepted the position. I will start at West Coast University in Dallas on August 27. I'm very

7. Career choice - Please Help

   paultxrn replied to diniz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Go with your gut. As the previous poster said, you can always change in the future. I have had the good fortune to be in many different roles over my 20 year career in nursing: staff nurse, nurse...

8. ACNP considering a university teaching job

   paultxrn replied to paultxrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Thank you for the very encouraging response! I really do love teaching. I'm expecting an offer this week from the university, and have pretty much decided to take it, even though the pay cut is...

9. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

   paultxrn replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

   I attended Brookhaven, graduated in 1992. It was a really great program! 20 years later, I am now an acute care nurse practitioner, and am starting my doctorate in August. Best of luck to you!

10. ACNP considering a university teaching job

    paultxrn posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm a critical care nurse/NP with an opportunity to take a full time faculty position at a local university. The position is in the simulation program. Although the pay is less, I love teaching and...