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  1. Please Read!!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Go to BON site www.bon.state.tx.us then Nursing Education then Accredited Schools they are listed by programs and they are several of those transition to nursing programs listed. Good luck,

  2. in rn refresher course now

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think this is typical of how all of us felt when entering nursing and this is a period that we go through on returning usually as well. It can be decreased by having support at home and work. But,...

  3. in rn refresher course now

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    Yes, that is true each instructor evaluates the individual student needs after providing the core didactic. For instance, a nurse that worked only 1 year and has been out 12 years would need more than...

  4. Online Nursing school HELP!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I attended University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston,Texas. Great program. Lots of instructor availability and support. FYI they were not that affected by hurricane and are still doing classes....

  5. Refresher Courses--Where do I find them?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to randomnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Refresher Course requirements are different in each state. In Texas our Board of Nursing must approve them but, does not post or give out that info re: courses. Programs will still vary as far as the...

  6. UTMB RN-BSN program

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nacki's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I worked full time the entire time. That is one of the reasons I took a brief break. I was at a job that was demanding too many hours and projects. You know how it is when you are a salaried...

  7. Refresher Course

    TexasNurseEducator replied to k737's topic in New York Nursing

    Call your local nursing schools continuing education department. The only issue is sometimes their classes don't make as they need a quota. I teach with an independent program in Texas. They...

  8. Are RN refresher courses helpful?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Salgal08's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the courses are helpful and in some states if you have been in-active a certain amount of time they are required in order to return. The reason some of them don't have many hospitals as the...

  9. LPN Refresher course -long drive or online

    TexasNurseEducator replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience finding your own clinical can be tough but, not impossible. It is difficult for one reason because JCAHO requires the hospitals to have current affilitation agreement which has to go...

  10. Which cpr?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing

    The correct course for all healthcare providers is BLS for HCP. This is the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. If you do not have a hospital nursing education...

  11. New Jurisprudence Exam

    TexasNurseEducator replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    Reasons are several: many nurses get in trouble because they do not know the rules when something odd happens. For instance, what do when the MD order is against a standard of care. I teach the...

  12. UTMB RN-BSN program

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nacki's topic in Texas Nursing

    I completed their program this past April. Should have been December but, I took a semester off. Program fine and amount of work doable. My only complaint is similiar to most others. Their is always...

  13. Online Nursing school HELP!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I attended an online program for my RN to BSN. I believe College Network is accredited and was formerly named something else. Check with your state board of nursing for list of schools accredited in...

  14. Please Read!!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Another option is to go to your particular states Board of Nursing site. If you don't know it go to www.ncsbn.org then click on state boards and your state. The boards list the schools accredited by...

  15. in rn refresher course now

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hello returning nurses, Stay encouraged. You can return successfully. The first step is a refresher program that includes clincals. If you are returning to acute care you need an internship or...