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  1. Took NCLEX today with 75 questions! What does that mean? I think I flunked.

    shirleyTX replied to starshinely's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those that passed, do you mind sharing how long you studied prior to taking the test. I jsut graduated and have scheduled to take the test on the 26th this month. I have been using Medspub,...

  2. Legislation affecting TN nurses

    shirleyTX replied to crich's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I have great respect for anyone who defends our country, but just because you're in the military doesnt mean you are above certification. The NCLEX- whether it measures true nursing or not, is not for...

  3. Littmann Master Cardiology III or Ultrascope?

    shirleyTX replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Cardiac

    what about an electronic stethoscope? Has anyone heard about them? There's one on allheart for @ 190.00, just wondering, it says it's 14x an

  4. Tell me why BSN now?

    shirleyTX replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the previous reply about getting the BSN is one semester more than ADN? This moght be true when it comes to nursing, but the prereq's are alot longer. I had to have 60 credit hours...

  5. New Grad at school in another state

    shirleyTX replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, I am also faced with the similar situation. The best way to find out what you need is to call the TN BON. I called and they told me that I would need to fill out the application for...

  6. accelerated bsn programs in texas ??

    shirleyTX replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Texas Nursing

    UTMB in galveston does have a BSN acc. program. THe first admit students will grad. with my class on the 22nd. They only admitted 10, 9 remain, but all say it was the hardest thing they've been...

  7. Hesi

    shirleyTX replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our school changed from Medspub to Hesi just a few weeks ago. 95% of our class could NOT pass Medspub, switching to HESI has been great. I had the CD's one day prior to taking the exit HESI exam. Did...

  8. Anyone in Houston?

    shirleyTX replied to Honeybee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just a heads up too, if you dont live in brazoria county and plan on going to alvin, expect to pay for it. I took my micro from there and had to pay 300 for one class because I lived in galveston...

  9. Senioritis

    shirleyTX replied to nurse1day's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I graduate April 22 and what keeps me going is the fact that next week I'm going shoppign with my fellow nursing students for our graduation dresses, having a massage the day before graduation...

  10. Sigma Theta Tau

    shirleyTX replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am completing my BSN in April and was honored to be invited. I accepted and will be inducted the day of graduation. I plan on moving out of state and just found out that the Assoc. dean of the CRNA...

  11. Knoxville Hospitals

    shirleyTX posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi everyone, My husband and I are moving to Knoxville after I graduate from nursing school in April. I've emailed UTMC and have found out that they do not hire new grads into ICU. Just wondering if...

  12. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think there really nice to accommodate students out of town. I wish you all the best of luck, and will probley see you at orientation. Good luck and think, "its almost

  13. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just an FYI, I think the nurse recru. and I believe it is on the website that they have an interview date which is at teh end of March. She told me that they will interview everyone that day and you...

  14. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes. I graduate APril 22. Planon talking the NCLEX here in Texas and moving at the end of MAy to Tennessee.Hopefully it will be a smooth transition but I really doubt it. Moving far away, getting...

  15. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    Me too..... So you're my competition..haha just playing. I debated between them and St. Mary's, but went with Covenant. I hope to get a position in the ICU, but if I don't I'll be more than happy to...

  16. MTSA Roll Call

    shirleyTX replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all, I was wondering, since your in Tennessee why you chose MTSA, instead of the other schools in Tenn. like KNoxville or Chattanooga. Was there something in this program that the others did not...

  17. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    KNoxville, huh. That is where my husband and I will be moving once I grad. in April. As you can understand I am NOT looking foward to the decrease in pay considering what everyone else in my class...

  18. New grad salaries

    shirleyTX replied to joey442000's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here in Galveston, at utmb they are fixing to upgrade the pay from 22 to 25 to be more compet. with the medical center. texas, compared to other states pay very

  19. Opinions?

    shirleyTX replied to 11:11's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is NO place better than TEXAS. Texan forever and VERY proud of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  20. Opinions?

    shirleyTX replied to 11:11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am moving to Tennessee to bring my son closer to his grandparents so unfor. no I am not staying. If we did not plan to move, yes I would stay at UTMB. I don't understand the way many people feel...

  21. Opinions?

    shirleyTX replied to 11:11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm fixxing to graduate in April from UTMB located in galveston, TExas. I was born here, and lived on the island many years, and when I lived on the mainland, it was 15min away. I feel I know...

  22. Graduate Nurse Opportunities (Knoxville/Nashville)

    shirleyTX replied to cnolan's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello Charity, I, like yourself plan on moving to Knoxville after I take the NCLEX in May from Texas. I've already spoken with UTMC- dont know new name, and Covenant which owns all the Fort Sanders in...

  23. Salary

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Well over the christmas break, my husband, son and I were in town and talked with UTMC and Covenant. And yes, they even pay 16.50 /hr.. I will definatly be working nights 3.00 differentials that will...

  24. Salary

    shirleyTX posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, Im moving to KNoxville and have started looking at the local hospitals. This one hospital in Maryville sent me an info packet stating they started new grads at 16.?? /hr, Is this true for this...

  25. Salary

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks Jenn, I hope Knoxville -a bigger city would pay more. My father in law said they would because Maryville's taxes are alot lower and their main source of income for the city is the hospital and...