Mochachild replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing
wow! i didn't know that colloid carcinoma had so many names. i thought the condition was pseudomyxoma peritonei as well. pseudomyxoma peritonei specialty
Personally, I think this is much deeper than attaining a LPN or an RN for that matter. Your mom is in a position of incredible stress, where most of us would have given up long ago. However, this...
Mochachild replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing
@rocket_ryder Nursing packs come with stethoscope options. The nursing department/program in question will have their own preferences, so I would hold off purchasing. Oftentimes, this will suffice....
@katybusymom Yes...started the statistics class on 06.20. Will you posted. As far as your counselor is concerned, I think most of that department is out to lunch...and won't be back in time for...
Hey, everyone! I'm taking statistics, government and molecular biology as of Monday...yum-mo! Just received confirmation on yesterday of my AP-BSN app. Did anyone ever find out the total number of...
Mochachild replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing
Finally received my login info for MyStar! My app says "completed." How did any of you view your transcript info? Could not find anything remotely like that on the Student System link. Will MyStar...
@katybusymom Ditto. However, a DNP will also be required for Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwifery and CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialists), so even a MSN in those areas are no longer an option. O-M-G. I...
@katybusymom I'm doing the math and there is no way that I'll be finished in the NP program by 2015. Everything has to be completed by December 2014- 2 yrs exp as an RN, certifications, etc....
Mochachild replied to katybusymom's topic in Texas Nursing
@katybusymom Yes, clinicals in Houston would be ideal for sure; however, the reality is that there are very few hospitals that will allow nursing students to complete clinicals and of those, everyone...
@katybusymom You are hilarious! It's wishful thinking for me as well, but I'm curious. FYI- Are you aware that a DNP will be required by 2015 to attain prescriptive
Mochachild replied to katybusymom's topic in Texas Nursing
@katybusymom There are currently two hospitals that are in contract with UTA for Spring 2012 clinicals: HCA Clear Lake and Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. There are several contracts that are...
Mochachild replied to katybusymom's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey, fellow applicant! Anything is possible, so put your best self forward! My statistics are currently in a disarray of sorts (e.g., in summer school at the moment), but here's what I do know:...
@ MsMila: Encouragement is welcomed on this thread! You will do well wherever you decide to attend. Keep the faith and press on! I am taken aback by your friend accepting a position in an ADN...
Mochachild replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing
@ EmilyR and rocket_ryder Thanks for the info! I'm feeling a little anxious about this already. Given the history of the last application period, this may be a long wait.
@adrialeigh I can feel the "passion" in your responses! I'm getting quite intrigued by all of this. Question: Is there a minimum GRE score? I think at one time UTSW program was once on the...
@MsMila Don't be discouraged as each situation/applicant is different. Some of us have been through this process more than once and we're still learning. I applaud you for applying to other...
Mochachild replied to saraiish's topic in Texas Nursing
@saraiish For the HESI, I used the study guide on only those subjests that I needed a refresher/reinforcement; for the TEAS, I used Barron's 2009 ACT guide...yup, an ACT