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I am interested in learning more about Chamberlan in the Houston area and if they will accept transfer credits. Also, I am looking at HBU as well. Anyone have any advice? Thanks, Sc

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Thanks in advance for answering my questions. So, I took SCIT 1407 & 1408 thinking I was going to do the 2 year ADN program. I then decided that I would rather focus on getting my BSN. I have contacted several 2 year schools and several 4 year Universities and I am being told that the SCIT courses will not transfer. So, my questions are... Is there a list of Universities in Texas that will allow these SCIT courses to transfer? Not just in DFW area, but anywhere in Texas? I have tried to contact these universities myself, but it takes forever to hear back from them. My second question is if there are no other universities that will accept these courses then do you have to take the Bio 2401 & 2402 all together, or is there another quick class that you can do just for the lab dissection? I would more than likely stay and do the 2 year ADN program, but we are looking to move this summer and even the community colleges that are in Texas are not accepting the SCIT courses. Any info is greatly appreciated. BTW the only schools I have heard of that accept these courses are... UTA- I hear there is a huge waiting list Baylor- I can't justify spending $80 grand on tuition. I think Tarlenton in Fort Worth accepts it too, but not sure about that one. Thanks, Sc

No offense to anyone out of state, but we have enough nurses in TX that are vying for nursing jobs here. There are many GNs competing for internships and experienced RNs looking for jobs too. I know that our Governor has said that we are #1 on job growth in the US, but just like the media saying their is a nursing shortage, it just isn't so. That being said, I wish you all the best and hope you find what you are looking for. Sc

I keep hearing on here that you should get your CNA certification first. Has anyone done that or are you thinking about it? Why or why not? Also, are you doing the BSN route or are you doing ADN? I have a school right down the road from me that is ADN and I am thinking of taking there and getting my BSN later. I was told that it might mean I might not get the job I wanted right away say like in the hospital setting. They did not elaborate. Just wondering if I am going to be working as a CNA instead of an RN due to only getting my ADN. It is a bit frustrating trying to figure it all out. Thanks, sc

Miss Julie, thanks for you reply. I talked to TVCC nursing program adviser and I brought up some interesting questions. I told him it looks like employers are wanting to hire BSN instead of ADNs and he said he agreed with me. He also said that if anyone that graduated didn't get a job right away it was usually do to them being to picky. Meaning there are jobs out there, but maybe not in the area you want or necessarily in the hospital setting. I am unsure what I should do at this point. I wanted to go to TVCC ADN program because it is close to me, but I am unsure. Any thoughts?

earthcrosser, thank you for your honesty. I really appreciate it. Nursing is not my passion teaching is, but that is in a dance team setting. I need to make some money so I have a lot to think about. Thanks again! sc

Wow n87934 that was an amazing post. Are you sure you are not supposed to be a motivational speaker. Thank you everyone for the responding. I have a lot to think about. I feel that I would be able to find a job quicker with nursing than with teaching thus far. I could be wrong, but you never know. Thanks again.

Thanks for responding. I do have a few college credits. I will be beginning a few pre-reqs in the spring. There is a school down the road from me that offers an ADN program. If I go the education route I would be looking at 4 to 5 years and then a masters on top of that eventually. If I do the ADN program I would want to go for my BSN later while I am working. That is what I hear a lot of RN's are doing. I am in the DFW area. Thanks, sc

So I have been a member on allnurses for a while. I am a native Texan and have been contemplating what it is I want to do with my life for a long time now. I have owned a couple of business (small and not very lucrative) and learned a lot, but there is something inside me that wants to hold a title to my name. I want to feel accomplished and make some money. After a job loss my husband went through, a bankruptcy, the loss of our home, a move, the loss of my Grandmother (mother really) and the birth of my second daughter I am finally ready to start thinking about what it is I want to do with my life. So here is where my heart lies. I want to have a career where I can have somewhat job security (don't' we all) make a good wage to help support my family, and feel good about contributing to my profession. I have always been a dancer (ballet, jazz, hip hop etc) and I have taught it but there is no money in that. I figured I could become a teacher and get certified in dance and teach at the junior high level since it is still considered a P.E. credit. I figured that is the way to go since I have experience teaching somewhat. Since the economy it seems that it is pretty tough to get a job teaching and the dance teacher/drill team opportunities are difficult to come by, not to mention the length of time it takes to get a degree in education. On the other hand there is always something in me that wanted to be a nurse. I guess I have never felt smart enough or interested in the field enough to really go for it. I have always been afraid. I feel overwhelmed when I think of it because of how tough I hear school is and if I will really be happy in the profession. However, I have known people who are nurses that say it is very rewarding, it is great money and that there are many other opportunities in nursing besides working in the hospital environment. This turns me on. Another concern is if I do go to school, and graduate, will I hate working with other nurses. Will it be catty and will it be a constant fight and dread when I go into work dealing with employees. What is the work environment like. Will I be treated like an idiot because I am a new nurse learning really and will I be constantly having to watch my back so not to be set up to lose my license because the doctor screwed up orders or what not. These are very scary things to consider. Can anyone out there tell me why I should consider nursing? Or maybe it is just not for me. Thanks, sc

So I have been a member on allnurses for a while. I am a native Texan and have been contemplating what it is I want to do with my life for a long time now. I have owned a couple of business (small and not very lucrative) and learned a lot, but there is something inside me that wants to hold a title to my name. I want to feel accomplished and make some money. After a job loss my husband went through, a bankruptcy, the loss of our home, a move, the loss of my Grandmother (mother really) and the birth of my second daughter I am finally ready to start thinking about what it is I want to do with my life. So here is where my heart lies. I want to have a career where I can have somewhat job security (don't' we all) make a good wage to help support my family, and feel good about contributing to my profession. I have always been a dancer (ballet, jazz, hip hop etc) and I have taught it but there is no money in that. I figured I could become a teacher and get certified in dance and teach at the junior high level since it is still considered a P.E. credit. I figured that is the way to go since I have experience teaching somewhat. Since the economy it seems that it is pretty tough to get a job teaching and the dance teacher/drill team opportunities are difficult to come by, not to mention the length of time it takes to get a degree in education. On the other hand there is always something in me that wanted to be a nurse. I guess I have never felt smart enough or interested in the field enough to really go for it. I have always been afraid. I feel overwhelmed when I think of it because of how tough I hear school is and if I will really be happy in the profession. However, I have known people who are nurses that say it is very rewarding, it is great money and that there are many other opportunities in nursing besides working in the hospital environment. This turns me on. Another concern is if I do go to school, and graduate, will I hate working with other nurses. Will it be catty and will it be a constant fight and dread when I go into work dealing with employees. What is the work environment like. Will I be treated like an idiot because I am a new nurse learning really and will I be constantly having to watch my back so not to be set up to lose my license because the doctor screwed up orders or what not. These are very scary things to consider. Can anyone out there tell me why I should consider nursing? Or maybe it is just not for me. Thanks, sc

I can't make up my mind what the heck I should do. Seriously you guys here is my issue. I am torn between nursing or PT. I love the PT aspect of things, but at the same time I like the challenge of nursing. I am just not sure which way to go. Since I am hearing about gluts and I am concerned that if I spend the money to get through school will I get employed. I am hearing about grad nurses having to wait tables and work at supermarkets. It is nuts. PT is longer, but wonder if it might be a better choice. Not sure. Any advice?

I re-read it and I was stand corrected. However, it is still scary. I mean what is going to happen to the profession. I want to go into nursing for 3 reasons. 1. Job security (who knows now though) 2. Pay 3. All the options it offers I guess these are all the wrong reasons, but I have been floundering about what I want to do and finally decided I am going for it. Then I start reading that there really isn't job security etc. I am scared. Now what?

So, if there is a nursing shortage then why is it that nursing grads can't seem to get a job or have to wait months for a job. Also, I am really disturbed by the fact that Obama wants to bring foreign nurses to the U.S. to fill the so called shortage. A hospital in Cali said that would gladly hire them. Really? What is wrong with the nurses we already have? Maybe it is because these nurses will work for a lower wage. Hmmm...it is scary. Here is the article I found. Immigration: More Foreign Nurses Needed? (U.S. nurse shortage is getting worse as population ages)

I was gonna post the same sort of reply. I agree with MaxAttack. I chose peace though. :)