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  1. Potential move to CA from TX

    goingCOASTAL posted a topic in California Nursing

    Family considerations may have me considering a California move in the next 6-12 months. I'm currently in the Houston market, and am wondering which areas more closely resemble the economic climate...

  2. what can I do? A frustrated "old new grad"

    goingCOASTAL replied to bestwish's topic in California Nursing

    The Houston area is still hiring anyone with a license ... a lot of people who need general hospital experience for other things (grad school, specialty niche, certifications, etc.) will come and do...

  3. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    goingCOASTAL replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've been a nurse for 17 years, and all of it has been in the South (mostly urban areas, though). When I started, I was still "in the closet" professionally for the first 3-4 years, and it wasn't...

  4. Comparing Aspen U & WGU

    goingCOASTAL replied to MJB2010's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in the process of enrolling at WGU, which, if you read their story, will probably be the leader of the pack of online educators in the next 10-15 years because of their innovation in education...

  5. University of Texas at Arlington Online RN-BSN Program

    goingCOASTAL replied to 2boys1nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated last year, so I'll attempt to answer most of these for you. Pros and Cons of UTA RN-BSN Pros: 1) It's still relatively cheap, although the price does increase every year. If you skip a...

  6. CCNE Accreditation for UTA Expires June, 2012

    goingCOASTAL replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Every accreditation and certification known to man has an expiration date. UTA is the largest nursing school (physically, and online) in the state of Texas, and I'm most certain there are people who...

  7. Nursing Research Course

    goingCOASTAL replied to Just1nRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    This class was a bit intimidating ... I think it was the second class I took after Professional A&B. The textbook was boring as Hades, so I made sure I focused on understanding the definitions...

  8. UT Arlington Online RN-BSN July 2, 2012 Hopefuls

    goingCOASTAL replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I finished their program a year ago ... yes, there are assignments due EVERY week. It's really only "self-paced" in that you don't have a physical classroom to be in across campus at 2:25pm. Most of...

  9. WGU MSN

    goingCOASTAL replied to MJB2010's topic in Western Governors University

    very interesting that you consider $6,000 a year as "expensive." i have my adn and bsn from two state schools, and with tuition hikes by the legislature here in texas, wgu is now cheaper than my tax...

  10. New Grad who wants to go back to school for MSN/MHA

    goingCOASTAL replied to lonestar88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you seriously want to someday master the art of managing nursing (administration), you first need to learn the art of knowing and understanding and managing the stress your staff will go through...

  11. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    goingCOASTAL replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A BSN degree really prepares you to be more of a consumer of nursing research than an ADN degree, which just prepares you to perform professional nursing. You do not get Nursing Research, or a...

  12. RN or Radiography:

    goingCOASTAL replied to mcim29's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would go for something more general (RN) that will allow you to get a broad experience initially, then specialize in an area you're comfortable with later. With specialized health degrees, there...

  13. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    goingCOASTAL replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would highly recommend getting your BSN. The nursing "shortage" is turning into a "graduate glut" - a lot of Houston area hospitals are no longer hiring new grads, and when they do, they're...

  14. UT Arlington Partnership Online RN-BSN

    goingCOASTAL replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just finished their program in May, the RN-BSN completion program, and I really learned a lot. The reason I chose that program over places like Phoenix, etc., was because 1) it's from a traditional...

  15. ADN vs. BSN

    goingCOASTAL replied to amandakash's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, this is a very "emotional" subject. I've been an ADN nurse most of my career and have recently obtained my BSN. I once believed - as most do - that there is no difference, but I saw the writing...

  16. ADN vs BSN - moving up?

    goingCOASTAL replied to oblivion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    emt made some good points, but a lot of hospitals have stopped hiring new ADNs. Hospitals are also becoming very competitive regarding quality standards, and many of them are ramping up for magnet...

  17. RN, RN&MPH? or BSN?

    goingCOASTAL replied to Anumness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There certainly are cheaper venues ... if you're worried about cost, take some more time and consider some other schools you haven't applied to yet. I was able to finish my BSN for less than $7,000....

  18. ADN vs BSN nurses

    goingCOASTAL replied to sheryl1304's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've been a nurse for 16 years, and this debate has gone on longer than that. I've been an ADN nurse for most of that time, and have recently completed my BSN. While my experience as a nurse helped...

  19. can going to the hospital make you sicker??

    goingCOASTAL replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like your patient (if he was elderly) was experiencing the "Geriatric cascade" - which is where older adults can succumb to frailty and a downward spiral JUST from laying in bed...

  20. RN MBA vs. ARNP vs. RN MSN

    goingCOASTAL replied to virgo08's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing isn't the only part of a hospital that requires management. Theoretically, you could follow the Operations track and work to become a Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Financial Officer ......

  21. RN with healthcare management

    goingCOASTAL replied to GeminiRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your upward mobility track! I have no idea about a nursing facility career track (nursing home, LTC facility), but I know if you're wanting to expand your horizons in hospital...

  22. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    goingCOASTAL replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN-only in hospitals is something the ANA has pushed for for 25-30 years, but why hasn't it happened? Because community colleges were pushing out much-needed RNs by the truck-load ... it absolutely...

  23. So much negativity towards Associate Degree Nurses

    goingCOASTAL replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the debate should change from "who's a better nurse" to "change in job security." I don't care what the ANA says, in a lot of areas in the US, there's no such thing as a "nursing shortage"...

  24. LVN jobs in Houston texas

    goingCOASTAL replied to noctanol's topic in Texas Nursing

    The difference is because hospitals have to maintain their own credentialing with the state, CMS (Medicare), and JCAHO. While physician offices often do some of the same stuff, most of the clinicians...

  25. Hospitals no longer hiring nurses with their ADN?

    goingCOASTAL replied to Sandrizzle86's topic in Texas Nursing

    It really depends. I've heard the Med Center is mostly BSN only, but Houston is a REALLY large town, and I know a lot of happily employed ADNs ... me being one. Of course, I see the writing on the...