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  1. Anyone going through Excelsior?

    Broombug replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just graduated from Excelsior in December. I used Chancellor but bought the study guides on ebay. Much

  2. What do you like about your ER?

    Broombug replied to menolly_33's topic in Emergency

    I couldnt imagine working in any other dept. Who needs TV when you work in the ER? I definately like the people I work

  3. Medi-Tech?

    Broombug replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    I have never used it but the ED that I work at didnt care for it so much that they went back to paper charting. We are currently switching to T

  4. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    Broombug replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A couple of weeks ago we had an ambulance bring someone into the ER with

  5. anyone have experience with St. David's in Austin?

    Broombug replied to hookem05's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've worked at St. David's North Austin and had a bad experience there then I transferred to Georgetown where I am happy. They are all owned by HCA but each hospital is different. I say check it out...

  6. how long for GN permit in TX?

    Broombug replied to Duncan3178's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated December 15th and had my permit shortly after

  7. Scott & White in Temple

    Broombug replied to chrcln's topic in Texas Nursing

    Currently, Scott & White is about to open a new 300+ bed hospital in Round Rock, Texas. They're hiring big time right now. I worked for S&W Temple about 12 years ago and its like many large...

  8. UTT RN-MSN Online Program

    Broombug posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am considering applying to UT Tyler's RN-MSN program. Just wondering if anyone is currently enrolled or had any experience with them. Just wondering about the pace of the classes, if there are a lot...

  9. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    Broombug replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Graduated December 2006. Was previously a Respiratory Therapist for 15 years. I now work

  10. Round Rock Texas

    Broombug replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello CRNI. I currently work in the ER at St. David's/Georgetown and love it. I grew up in this area and like ER dude said the Round Rock and Georgetown area is nice. Hot summers and mild climate the...

  11. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    Broombug replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with cardiacrn2006. i didnt read every post but this is a sad discussion. i am a rn/rrt and i dont understand how anyone would even think that denying a severly hypoxic patient, copd or not,...

  12. Did any new grads receive sign-on bonuses?

    Broombug replied to carrieprc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    None for me either. I work at an Austin, Texas

  13. NP in Austin

    Broombug replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. There are a lot of FNPs (Family Nurse Practitioners) but the BON only lists 3 ACNPs in Travis County. I have no idea how accurate that information is. That's okay....

  14. I have started the College Network....and...

    Broombug replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought TCN was the "middle man". You can get all your materials straight from Excelsior without going anywhere else. If you want extra materials you need a publishing company like TCN which costs...

  15. Lisa Arends study guides

    Broombug replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didnt read all the chapters. I'd by a second hand study guide. I prefer the Chancellors. I would print the content guide off of Excelsior's sight and then print the notes (Lisa's notes)and the SETH...

  16. NP in Austin

    Broombug replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm also curious to know. I'm considering enrolling in a RN-MSN program to become an ACNP. I've looked at the BON website in the statistical information and saw that there are only 3 ACNPs in Travis...

  17. Lisa Arends study guides

    Broombug replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're going to buy notes off of ebay I'd only buy hers. But like SandGram said, most of the notes that are selling on ebay are found free in yahoo groups in the files section. A popular group is...

  18. Med surg first or can I jump right in?

    Broombug replied to ChadleyNC's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel it depends on the individual and what they can handle. I am a new grad nurse going straight into ICU but I've been working in ICUs for the last 12 years as a Respiratory

  19. who used, who plans to use, and are using - suzanne's plan.

    Broombug replied to GODwillhelpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've had the same experience although I've pm'd her with my email 3 times. She didnt seem to want to share with me because she didnt know who I was. So I politely introduced myself. Hopefully that...

  20. who used, who plans to use, and are using - suzanne's plan.

    Broombug replied to GODwillhelpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCLEX February 27th. So I've recently finished the Saunders review and I'm ready to begin Suzanne's plan. I sent her a pm and hope to hear from her

  21. life in AUSTIN Texas

    Broombug replied to extreme's topic in Texas Nursing

    AMEN to

  22. life in AUSTIN Texas

    Broombug replied to extreme's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've worked in Austin for 12 years as an RT and now I'm a new grad. nurse soon to be RN. All of what RMT2RN is true. The major hospitals are Seton and HCA/Columbia. Floor nurses can have anywhere...

  23. CPNE tips from workshop

    Broombug replied to Mudwoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mudwoman you've hit the nail on the head. I just wanted to add the one thing that almost got me in the lab portion. I was so nervous my hands shook horribly. I could barely drive to the hospital...

  24. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    Broombug replied to MDSlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, MDSlady. I managed to complete the Excelsior program with 2 sons in college. I worked a full-time job (3 12-hour shifts) and a prn job(1 12-hour shift every other week) as a Respiratory...