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  1. Cost of TWU RN-to-BSN online program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck in finishing nursing school and the continuation of your

  2. Cost of TWU RN-to-BSN online program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    You know what I just applied and got accepted. There was no test to take to get in the RN-BSN program. It's not like regular nursing school there are no set number of spots. I think you have to have...

  3. Sam Houston State University - Nursing Program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to AZ2B's topic in Texas Nursing

    SHSU does not have a nursing program i went there for 3 yrs and then to nursing school. They have a Pre-professional nursing program which is basically the pre-req's for nursing school. They only have...

  4. Charge Nurses

    BlessedRoseRN replied to Maycee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I wish our charge nurses did all these things ya'll speak of. Our's just usually sit at the desk, check labs, make bed assignments, they only do admissions if an LVN is getting an admission (since...

  5. What is your Nurse to Patient Ratio

    BlessedRoseRN replied to dRN1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At the hospital I work for in Texas our nurse patient ratio is 1:5-6 depending of if we are full or not. I don't like it all our patients have multiple morbidities and it's hard. Our charge nurses are...

  6. Petite Nurses

    BlessedRoseRN replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    I am an petite nurse 5'0, 95lbs. I don't even try to lift patients with out assistance. I workout a few times a week. I see nurses who weigh more than me who can't lift more than me. You will do fine....

  7. Did you sign a contract for your first job?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to Violet08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't have to sign a contract when I started my nursing job earlier this year. If i had to I wouldn't be working there now. I think alot of those contracts are unfair. A few of my friends did go...

  8. Patricia Benner's Nursing Theory

    BlessedRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I need some examples of Benner's Theory in clinical practice. I have searched and searched and have yet to find some. Can anyone recommend some sites I can use? Thanks.

  9. Cost of TWU RN-to-BSN online program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am going part time. U can take as many as 4 classes a semester going full time and graduate in 3 semesters. I graduate May 10, so that's 4 semesters. Thanks for the

  10. Cost of TWU RN-to-BSN online program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I started at TWU in Spring 09 in the RN-BSN program I paid like 1500 the first semester for 2 classes and books. The credit is $158 per credit hour but they add all these extra fees, like the gym,...

  11. Patricia Benner's Nursing Theory

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I need to find examples of Benner's Theory used in clinical practice. I know alot of hospitals use it but I only found one hospital so far that has it documented and how they use it. I need a few more...

  12. I need help with smells

    BlessedRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I was wondering what do ya'll use to handle the awful smells of BM, Vomit, etc. I heard some use Vicks, but I don't see the rationale behind that, I thought it opens your nose more. I had a...

  13. I need help with smells

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to experience the smell of a GI Bleed, but if it's anything like the smell of C. Diff or worse I'm in trouble. I will have to try the Vicks under the

  14. I need help with smells

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried breathing through my mouth and the smell just went in my mouth and it just made me sick to the stomach. I don't want to be the nurse that thinks she's better than the other nurses b/c I can't...

  15. No luck in the job hunting!!

    BlessedRoseRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all! I graduated from an ADN program in Aug (well Nov b/c I had to retake HESI), took my Boards in Dec and passed and have yet to land a job. I don't know what else to do I have applied from...

  16. No luck in the job hunting!!

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I received a job at Methodist San Jacinto on the Med-Surg Floor. So my perseverance paid off! Good Luck to all in your job hunting. Apply everywhere...

  17. Question for ADN or Diploma Nurses who went back to get BSN

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. Your stories help me get insight of what a BSN offers. I knew it would help get some management positions but I didn't know you could be a clinical...

  18. Question for ADN or Diploma Nurses who went back to get BSN

    BlessedRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello all, i was wondering if i could get some feedback from some of the adn or diploma nurses who went back to get their bsn. i have to do a paper for my rn-bsn class and since i am not working and...

  19. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I attend TWU- Houston for my RN-BSN. It will take 3 semesters full time and 4 or 5 semesters if you do part time. I am currently doing part time. I hope this

  20. What is your opinion of HCC?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to DillyC's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from HCC recently. I enjoyed it at first but we lost a couple of great teachers which made it hard on the staff and us students. The Hesi Exit test was poorly executed alot of us failed...

  21. No luck in the job hunting!!

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much texancanadian! I will call on Monday!

  22. No luck in the job hunting!!

    BlessedRoseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much for replying. This sounds like the route I may have to

  23. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    BlessedRoseRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I would get 1. house 2. help pay for my wedding 3. new cars for the honeybun and I, a cadillac cts for me and whatever he wants or an suv of some sort. 4. Pay off student loans if hospital doesn't...

  24. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    BlessedRoseRN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    Since I start my RN-BSN in January I pray to be finished with my BSN and NP in 5 years. Hopefully working in an ER somewhere and doing traveling nursing. In 10 years maybe have my own clinic as an NP...

  25. december nclex supporters

    BlessedRoseRN replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to all the December test takers who passed their NCLEX! Good Luck in the future as nurses! For those who rescheduled for Jan. etc and those who did not pass this month, study hard and pray...