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  1. Twu FNP fall 2014

    TexnMedic replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Finally found out I got accepted into the FNP program at Houston. Here goes

  2. What do TX RNs make?

    TexnMedic replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Texas Nursing

    Also, every position I applied for(other than UTMB) required 1-2 years of nursing experience. I applied to four places total. If you take UTMB out of the equation I got interviews for the other three...

  3. What do TX RNs make?

    TexnMedic replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Texas Nursing

    Proudblood, are you going to be applying in the Houston area? 5 out of my seven years was 911 experience so I know that helped me out. I don't think it would have helped me out so much if imworked on...

  4. What do TX RNs make?

    TexnMedic replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Texas Nursing

    It had nothing to do with being an HCA hospital. My girlfriend works for an HCA hospital and has been there three years. It just had to do with the drive being further than I wanted and getting a job...

  5. What do TX RNs make?

    TexnMedic replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd say HCA, Tenet, and Christus hospitals. It seemed like all of the Hermanns, St. Lukes, and Methodist hospitals wanted BSNs. I had the most call backs from HCA hospitals, but also have 7 years of...

  6. What do TX RNs make?

    TexnMedic replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated in December 2010 with my associates RN. If you want to work in the medical center I suggest getting your BSN because thats what most seem to be requiring or going with. I applied at St....

  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    TexnMedic replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well FML that was a hard test. I got all 265 questions. Completely mindtarded right now. When i pressed next on #75 and saw question #76 pop up I may have said the F word out loud. Not sure because I...

  8. Competitive GPA? GPA Calculated "?"

    TexnMedic posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A)I am curious to know what a competitive GPA is. I know the higher the better, but what is the normal competitive range? B)Also, for medical and dental school certain application systems are used....

  9. Practice Exam Scores

    TexnMedic posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know this has been answered but I was unable to find any threads in a search. What scores should I feel comfortable with on practice exams? I just took practice exam A and made a 71. I am taking...

  10. Distance Learning System Indiana

    TexnMedic replied to pamedic20013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have their study guides and attend their "classes" in person. Their classes have start and finish dates. All NC classes are six weeks and eight to ten weeks for A&P and Micro. We do not have...

  11. Distance Learning System Indiana

    TexnMedic replied to pamedic20013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completely agree. I am in the same boat. I wish I would have just bought the books. The tutorials are worthless in my opinion. They got me for

  12. Does anyone have any exerience with Distance Learning Systems in Indinana?

    TexnMedic replied to ChattyKathy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I signed with them and can not stand them. I DO NOT recommend them. They get you to sign and have zero customer service. They will not send me my books fast enough and I have resorted to ebay using...

  13. Sign In: When is your next EC Test?

    TexnMedic replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NC3 Jan 31st at 1:00 PM. Wish me

  14. Chancellor's VS College Network

    TexnMedic replied to ladycrafter14's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do not sign with any of them. They all go through Excelsior and cost you an arm and a leg for nothing. I made this mistake($8,000) and wish I would have done some research. I bought two College...

  15. Lisa Arends study guides

    TexnMedic replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I ended up buying both! I guess I will use studygroup as my study guide and follow the notes after going through the study guide and before the test. Thanks

  16. Lisa Arends study guides

    TexnMedic replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So any more opinions on which is better? I am looking to finish each remaining test in 2-4

  17. Lisa Arends study guides

    TexnMedic replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am using the Distance Learning Systems study material. It is just the condensed information from the text books. I would just rather not use the text books at all. That is one reason I paid all of...

  18. Lisa Arends study guides

    TexnMedic replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone passed the tests by using one or the other only? I got suckered into signing with Distance Learning Systems of Indiana(I DO NOT recommend them), but would like something else to study. DLS...

  19. If you are an EC student, tell me what state you live in!!

    TexnMedic replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Texas here! I've never heard of any

  20. Paramedic to RN via Excelsior?

    TexnMedic replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a Paramedic. I am about to take the NC1 and Microbiology tests through EC. I am testing the week after Thanksgiving. I start NC3 on 12/06/07. Hopefully everything goes well and I finish by next...

  21. CPNE Application Submitted!

    TexnMedic replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I have finished and am about to test for NC1 and Micro. I hope to knock out NC2-7 ASAP and take A&P while waiting for the CPNE. Any words of

  22. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    TexnMedic replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have worked in EMS for the last four years. I have been a Paramedic for two of those years. I love EMS and enjoy every minute of it for the most part. The pay sucks and the hours get to you. I am at...