optamisticone

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1. Interested in a Facebook pg for University of Texas Arlington RN-BSN online students

   optamisticone replied to optamisticone's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Hi vle4...no luck on the FB for you and may be the same for me as there are only 3 of us interested! Keep up the good work on your BSN and I will post a link if I do create a page. Tami

2. Interested in a Facebook pg for University of Texas Arlington RN-BSN online students

   optamisticone replied to optamisticone's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Yes...Stats in the fall for me also! Was thinking about taking at the community college in my hometown as I would save about $200. I just have to make sure it is equal to UTA's course. I also have the HIST classes to take but I think I will enjoy ...

3. Interested in a Facebook pg for University of Texas Arlington RN-BSN online students

   optamisticone replied to optamisticone's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Thanks much amyrnfa for the reply! I will see if I get a bit more interest in a FB page and if I do, I will create a page. I know it would be easier for me to check in there than here. If there doesn't seem to be an interest, I would LOVE to stay i...

4. Interested in a Facebook pg for University of Texas Arlington RN-BSN online students

   optamisticone posted a topic in Texas (UTA)

   my belly is full of butterflies as i am starting university of texas arlington rn-bsn program june 4th! i would love to have a resource of other rn's in the same boat and besides this wonderful site, i thought fb might be a nice avenue for connecting...

5. Need ideas to reward nurses that successfully pass their CCRN

   optamisticone replied to cjuricek2621's topic in Critical

   We give a .50 cent an hour increase in pay for national certifications. The nurses love it!

6. Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

   optamisticone replied to Jess84's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I am jumping on this boat as I am a "lady in waiting" with all of my info in the hands of the UTA admission Gods. I hope to start in April! Howdy all! :)

7. Let me get this clear

   optamisticone replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

   For all the old bats, battle axes and newbie RN's, as an RN and nurse recruiter for both a union and non-union hospital, I will tell you how I come up with the wages I offer candidates. ALL NEW GRADS come it at the same wage, $30.00. This is for bot...

8. NP is it worth it in my situation?

   optamisticone replied to RNorNP's topic in NP Students

   I agree with cdelville. I understand you must pay the bills but to pursue a career path solely for the quest of money will most likely manifest negatively in patient care. I get a sense from your post though, you do have a passion for hands-on patien...