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  1. Question-UTHSC-Houston versus UTA

    BrittRN2b replied to Aggiegrl07's topic in Texas Nursing

    Laughing that your username is Aggie girl yet UT is your dream school. I haven't heard anything about UT Arlington so I can't speak for them, but I do know that UT-H is an excellent nursing...

  2. When people say they are nurses but not...

    BrittRN2b replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    The same problem is present in the social work profession. Before I decided to pursue nursing I was in a masters program for social work. By law you have to have at least a BSW (bachelors of social...

  3. Dept of Health/Human paying RN loans

    BrittRN2b replied to foxyhill21's topic in Texas Nursing

    this loan repayment thing sounds great so i looked into it. according to the website, only a handful of thousands of applicants are awarded. about 600 people out of 4,700 eligible applications....

  4. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    That sounds like a pretty sweet deal! What a great opportunity. Does your employer also help pay for teh RN to BSN transition

  5. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    BrittRN2b replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats everyone who was accepted! That is wonderful news. So, did anyone from here NOT get accepted? Seems like we've gotten all positive responses. Yay for nursing

  6. Please Help! Accelerated BSN cost

    BrittRN2b replied to ConnieM's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of my 12 month accelerated BSN program is about $14,500 total. This is for everthing - all the tuition, fees, books, uniforms, etc. Does that seem like a good "price"? From what I'm hearing...

  7. Councilers

    BrittRN2b replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    As long as you know what the pre-reqs are I don't think it would be necessary. If you have specific questions about the admissions requirements or the program itself, sure make an appointment....

  8. Considering Texas

    BrittRN2b replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just a general observation. It seems like more and more people are relocating to Texas. I guess they are drawn by the relatively stable economy and cheaper housing prices and cost of living. Makes...

  9. UTMB Fall 2008

    BrittRN2b replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have not heard anything and my status still says pending. Hearsay is that they have already contacted people for interviews, but I'm not

  10. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry to hear you've been having a rough time dealing with being sick and not so good news from FA. I've been calling trying to get info and they told me pretty much the same thing you heard which...

  11. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    BrittRN2b replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    certified pharmacy technician at a retail chain for 5 yrs then a project coordinator/administrative job for 2 yrs. Now I'm headed to nursing school! Yippee!

  12. Why do some still sick pts get the boot, while needy not too sick ones stay too long?

    BrittRN2b replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very good question. I wonder if it has anything to do with

  13. How many students did your nursing program accept for your class?

    BrittRN2b replied to anna19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UT Houston had around 1300 total applicants and 40 were accepted for the accelerated BSN program and 160 (I think) for the traditional BSN

  14. ASN/ADN Registered Nursing

    BrittRN2b replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think it is pretty much the same situation everywhere. Most hospitals prefer to hire BSNs but will hire RNs. Rumors always surface that such and such hospital will only hire BSNs, but this is not...

  15. TWU vs UTHSC (accelerated programs)

    BrittRN2b posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am accepted into the accelerated programs at UT Houston Texas Woman's University (I know, terrible problem to have! J ) Both are excellent nursing programs and I am trying to figure out how I...

  16. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    UT folks, check your status on UT Link and underneath where it says "You have been admitted to the program for term shown above" it should say "confirmation has been received that you plan to enroll"....

  17. UTMB Fall 2008

    BrittRN2b replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Looks like I'm not even going to get an interview from UTMB. Their selection process must be different from other schools. I was admitted at UT Houston, Texas Womens, and interviewed at UTHSC SA and...

  18. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    BrittRN2b replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    I feel your pain. My interview with UTHSC Houston was Feb 7 and I found out exactly two months later on April 7. Longest 2 months of my life! Keep your self busy and it might reduce the anxiety of...

  19. GN Internship/ Residency Programs in Tx Medical Center

    BrittRN2b replied to Nurse McDreamy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good tip! Thanks. When do you think is best time to start

  20. GN Internship/ Residency Programs in Tx Medical Center

    BrittRN2b replied to Nurse McDreamy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I should add that the reason I think hospitals want to hire BSNs is for their magnet status or nurse friendly designation. Some of those labels and rankings factor in the percentage of nurses who...

  21. GN Internship/ Residency Programs in Tx Medical Center

    BrittRN2b replied to Nurse McDreamy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not an RN yet so don't know from experience, but if my suspicion is right I doubt you will have a problem finding a job. Many hospitals advertise that they want to hire BSNs, however most are in...

  22. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm interested in hearing what finaid says, too. I called last Friday and was told they haven't even downloaded the FAFSA information yet, which I'm guessing means they have not looked at our...

  23. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with you that the interview is a KEY component. I have an OK gpa (3.55 nursing pre-req and 3.65 science pre-req) but made a 98 percentile on the NET and felt like my interview went really...

  24. TWU vs UTHSC (accelerated programs)

    BrittRN2b replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    I declined the offer from TWU for fast track. It was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but I weighed it carefully and feel like the UT Houston accelerated program is the best for...

  25. For Everyone Starting Nursing School in May of '08!

    BrittRN2b replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    - Orientation is May 14, exactly 30 days from now! WHEE!!!! - I'll be in the accelerated BSN program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (that is a mouthful, eh?) Folks in...