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I'm in Texas and its not that bad. I'm in the field so I'm not clocking in when I sign in. It is a lot of paperwork and most times feels like your not really doing "real" case management because a...

Thanks for your response. I think I'm going to have to relocate from Texas as there are next to no opportunities for PHN. Looks like I may have to go back home (California) or to the East Coast.

Was looking to apply to the same program. Hopefully someone will answer!

I'm originally fom CA but now live in TX. I did the Live Scan when I was on a trip in CA and the BRN sent me a letter stating that I had to do the fingerprint card. Wasted $75!! Hope this helps.

I graduated from Kingwood College in Dec 09. It was a night/weekend program. I attended classes MW evenings and clinical on Saturdays. I do believe this is still an available option. I worked...

Wow, 2 chem classes for an ADN program?? Do you have to take Microbiology and Nutrition? You probably could just do BSN, sounds like the same requirements! Anywho, it depends on how strong you are...

Hi....just wanted to share my experience. I also have a BA in Sociology, concentration in social services. I was working for about 5.5 yrs at the welfare dept in California and I decided that I...

Man, am I jealous!! I'm currently doing psych/dev. disabled nursing. I just graduated with my BSN this month (RN-BSN program and I have a BA in Sociology) just so that I could do public health...

Congrats to us Chiefswife!!! We're classmates. I'm also a RN-BSN graduating Red Raider!! Can't wait for next week..woohoo!!

Prior to becoming a nurse I worked as a medicaid worker. CPS is not the right agency to handle this situation. CPS falls under the Dept of Family Protective Services and is an agency that...

Hey jessgonz You wouldn't happen to be in TX would you? Saw you worked for DADS. To answer your question, I think it depends on what you want to do. From my understanding, the MPH is more...

Hi Shaikandbaik, I'm from California also, now living in the Houston area and am also interested in public health nursing. To answer your question, no. Texas doesn't require nor have the PHN...

Calliotter3, I believe the schools are CSU Dominguez Hills and Northridge. I'm currently in Houston but am from California. Do you know how to go about getting just the certificate if you have a...

Hi Studentnurseee, I am a new RN and I work to a state hospital in Texas where the population is developmentally disabled and mentall ill. Because no one really wants to work with this population...

Hi Mandi, I am in the same boat as you. I've recently obtained my ADN and passed NCLEX in May '10. I also have a BA in Sociology/Social Services. I worked in social services, particularly...

I know EXACTLY what you mean....I'm from SF/Bay Area.

Hope you all have some advice for me because I am deeply in need of it!! Here's my situation....My desire is to do public health nursing. I am a ADN nurse (2 months to be exact) with a BA in...

I'll be attending Tx Tech's RN-BSN this Fall. I'm from Katy!

Just got my license this May and began working with the State of Texas as an RN II with no experience, July 1. I'm working at a State Supportive Living Center. The population consists of the...

FYI******This is the new grad program they were holding off hiring for. It's their new academy!! Those hired will be ...

I agree with jrwest!!

PVT does work!! Took my RN exam Tues @ 8 am and around 3 pm I tried the PVT and received a good pop up!! Checked TX BON on Thur @ 8 am and my license was posted. :nurse: Didn't even need to pay...

Hope someone can give me some much needed advice. I am a brand new nurse, yet to step foot on the floor, who is very much interested in public health nursing. I have my ADN and a BA in Social...

JSanz8, I'm graduating from Kingwood's night program next month. It's a great program. I went the ADN route because I maxed out my student loans doing my BA program some years ago (stupidity and...

Does anyone know if it is possible to join the Air National Guard with an ADN?