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1. BAAS - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

   txsugar replied to txsugar's topic in General Nursing

   Sure. It's a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. The advisor says it is a multi-dimensional degree that takes into account work and life experience, the state required basic level courses,...

2. What, in your opinion, is the best nursing school to attend in Texas?

   txsugar replied to drummerboy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   San Antonio programs: Try the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio for a 4yr RN - they have a great transitional program. For 2yr, try St. Philip's College or San Antonio College. I attended St....

3. BAAS - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

   txsugar posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently in the BAAS program at school. I switched from a traditional program (degree in psychology) to the BAAS because they accepted all my previous work history for credit and this has...

4. Were Can A New Nurse Go Online To Get Some Inservices For Credits At ?

   txsugar replied to nursebetty boop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I use http://www.westernschools.com for my ceu hours. They are accredited in all states and have a huge selection in different price

5. LVN and BAAS question

   txsugar posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've been an LVN for over a decade and returned to school to complete my bachelor's degree. I decided to go with the BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences) because it takes into account my...

6. Jobs for LPN's

   txsugar replied to heaverboo2006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Best option would be long term care. You can get skilled nursing experience as well as geriatric care and management skills. (As a charge nurse, usually on 3 - 11 or 11- 7 you would gain the...

7. Hourly Rate For LPNS

   txsugar replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yeah baby I am on my way to Vegas!!! LVN's: in LTC start between $12 and $14 for day shift base pay in San Antonio, Texas. Differential for evenings and nights. Hospitals, between $10 and $12 for...

8. tips for dealing with dementia

   txsugar replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That truly sucks Carrie. Unfortunately, it's the way the system is done until the state is getting ready to come in and do the annual inspection...suddenly there is a whirlwind of inservices and staff...

9. Bag Balm

   txsugar replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We used Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment and the residents loved it. It's white though so they would laugh when they wanted to put some on their chapped lips and wheeled around with white lips. Oh gee, you...