shasta12

shasta12

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Considering a career change. First bachelor's in education, getting my CNA now, then on to my RN (I think).

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  1. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    I love crossroads! It means you have options and that's what we all want! Thanks for the congrats. It's hard being a new nurse but it's fun and so much to learn still. Intro from what I remember was super easy and tech writing I took at DCCCD, and wa...
  2. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    I started this thread when I was just starting pre-reqs. And now wanted to pop in and let everyone know that all of the heartache, all of the tears, the maddening and infuriating moments of your nursing school career are all worth it. In August, I ...
  3. txnurstud! Hey, today is the superbowl, so I'm sure you're not wanting to chat it up about nursing school, but I'm proud of you for still keeping with it! Still u are closer now than you were last year. I'd love to hear about the changes you've laid...
  4. Hi there, The classes are a set amount. You can read ahead if you have time. You could theoretically turn assignments in early, but exam dates are usually set. So, if it's a 15 week class, it will take you that long to complete it. Also, there ar...
  5. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    My clinicals are at Parkland. There are many hospitals and there is no way to be sure which you will be assigned unless you work at a partnering hospital. Otherwise, they ask you to rank your top three choices. And also, you don't get to choose yo...
  6. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    NVSMOM, Yes, everything is pretty much online. There are a few excursions you will need to do offline, such as visiting a fitness center, group projects, group study, etc. They experimented with us having proctored tests at the campus, but that only...
  7. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    I made it into the program and don't regret a thing. I worked full time until about the 8th week and nearly had a breakdown. I did flunk one test because I had been up for 30 hours after working a night shift, but I immediately went to part time af...
  8. The participating hospitals were on the form that I had to turn back in. If I remember correctly it was Parkland, Baylor, Texas Health Resources, and John Peter Smith.
  9. New RN looking for Dallas job...

    This really worries me. I am just starting nursing school in June.. will be finished with my BSN next summer. Why do I hear so much about the nursing shortage if none of the hospitals are hiring new grads? I work at Parkland now as a PCA while wor...
  10. BLA3911, my advisor and all the coaches are very helpful and quick to respond. Last year, I set an appointment to sit down and do a face to face transcript evaluation. I'm not sure why you're having issues, but to answer your question, they haven't...
  11. Please Rate My PreReq's Workload...

    Actually, if you check the date, that was last year, Feb 2009. At the time I didn't know there was such thing as flex terms. I Ended up taking Dev Psych, Tech Writing and Govt during the Spring 2009 A&P I and II during the summer 2009 and Microb...
  12. My first interview after passing nclex

    Nap12, I know this was almost a year ago, but I would like to know the results of your job search from your posting here. How long did it take, did you find what you wanted, etc.. ? Anyone else who will share would be great too. I just finished m...
  13. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    Hey Everyone.. I know I started this thread last year when the program barely existed, but just wanted to update. I am finished with my prereqs, I made the Jan 5th deadline for application to the 15 month UTA Academic Partnership program. For those...
  14. Please Rate My PreReq's Workload...

    I can't believe I finished all my prereqs! Thanks everyone for your advice.. 4.0 GPA sofar!! :) Thanks
  15. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    Thanks so much for that! Now I know what to look forward to! Tommy