TheERMurse

TheERMurse

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  1. Go into nursing for the money?

    TheERMurse replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    More of a career transition for me, but the better pay doesn't hurt. Was already doing patient care as an EMT-P and PCT. Transition to an RN was a natural move on my career path. Never gonna get...

  2. Can someone give me feedback about science at UTA, PLEASE!

    TheERMurse replied to Trenata's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Ok, when I took it, the exams are not proctored, but they are timed. I graduated from the BSN program last year and proctorU was not being used. For the labs, you purchase a lab kit and some things...

  3. Need Nclex RN study tips

    TheERMurse replied to Krn2be's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are really only 2 ways to fail a test. The first is knowledge deficit, basically you don't know the material. The second is self-sabotage, having a really high test anxiety or second guessing...

  4. Need Nclex RN study tips

    TheERMurse replied to Krn2be's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any of those materials you mentioned should be enough to help you pass the NCLEX. Are you doing well on the practice tests? What is happening to you when you take the test? Are you having lot's of...

  5. to those who passed, how many hours and how long do you study for nclex preparation

    TheERMurse replied to KimmyBumbum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not study at all for about 2 months. Then studied for 2 or 3 hours a few days before the exam. To be really honest, working in healthcare for twelve years provides quite a bit of experience....

  6. Pregnant and nursing school?

    TheERMurse replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

    Finishing is certainly doable while in nursing school. Out of the 10 people in my clinical group, three of them got pregnant(obviously not me). All three of them were also working some while in...

  7. The "Art" of Skimming...

    TheERMurse replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    I did not read everything while in school, way too much to actually read. There were always powerpoints or .pdf files to look at for each class. I only read sections as needed for complete...

  8. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    TheERMurse replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    1. Coffee, like 4 to 6 pounds a month 2. Family and coworkers 3. Realization i have survived and triumphed under much

  9. Fall 2014- Traditional BSN

    TheERMurse replied to dandywell's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I would say your ok for the most part with those grades, but it is a competitive program to get into. You can take the HESI again for a higher overall grade, it is the same test each time. Study and...

  10. How long to hear back?

    TheERMurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    As far as I know, you have to send a transcript from each school attended to get the transfer credit. That information should be on the FAQ on the admissions page. The OP mentioned a $1000 off, is...

  11. How long to hear back?

    TheERMurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I was able to go from application submission to being able to register for classes in about 5 weeks. This includes getting transcripts in and evaluated as well. This was a couple years ago, so I am...

  12. UTA AP-BSN clinical schedules?

    TheERMurse replied to flyingauntmimi's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Standard time was 5:30 pm for a single test, or 3:30 pm for two

  13. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    TheERMurse replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    I will chime in as well. I have gone to school for a couple things now and would say nursing school is about medium difficulty in the grand scheme of things. I would rate my experience in Electrical...

  14. UTA AP-BSN clinical schedules?

    TheERMurse replied to flyingauntmimi's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Clinicals are 2 days a week on consecutive days, often centered on the weekend(Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, Sun/Mon, etc.). My group was Sat/Sun "most" of the time for clinicals. Our test day was on Thursday...

  15. UTA AP BSN Spring 2014

    TheERMurse replied to Determined621's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    It is actually more like three times a week, two clinical days and test day. You have a test almost every week starting on the second week of each semester. You may be slotted into any local...

  16. NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

    TheERMurse replied to laskydncr's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Just finished this class, the quizzes are pretty rough. Everything but the quizzes consists of group work. Grading on some of the assignments is interesting with the mentors and lead teacher...

  17. 4/8 health promotion 3335

    TheERMurse replied to ldawn79's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Finished it last fall, easy if you do the reading and assignments. Try to find the book cheap, you probably won't be keeping it or using it again after the

  18. Can someone give me feedback about science at UTA, PLEASE!

    TheERMurse replied to Trenata's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I took the UTA online Chemistry, the labs were a PITA but doable. I did not take A&P at UTA, but there is not much chemistry involved. The chemistry involved in A&P is mostly just factoid...

  19. Grants and Scholarships for AP BSN?

    TheERMurse replied to Trenata's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Once your on the mailing list(your second acceptance and entry into upper division), you will get a lot of courtesy forwards of scholarships. I don't qaulify for any aid either and had to take out a...

  20. need help with ekg interpretation

    TheERMurse replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    search online for "6 second ECG simulator" for more

  21. Smart enough?

    TheERMurse replied to patty321's topic in General Students

    First, dump the silly IQ tests, they really don't measure true intelligence, just test taking skills. Sounds like your a good test taker, lol. The EMT-B course you took is a good introduction to the...

  22. Microbiology at UTA anyone?

    TheERMurse replied to mysstorey's topic in General Students

    I didn't submit the reports, but the quizzes are based off the reports. This includes observational and procedural data you would have gotten if you did the experiement. You need to answer all the...

  23. Microbiology at UTA anyone?

    TheERMurse replied to mysstorey's topic in General Students

    I found it pretty easy to complete, but I am not representative of the population. Pass rate is about 60% of the class and you need an A to be competitive. I took the class in 2011 and passed with...

  24. Who to turn to????

    TheERMurse replied to joshsmother's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    **** happens, personalities don't always get along. That is normal. Be a professional. First, on patient care, if you get an abnormal/critical value or finding, you need to notify the nurse. If she...

  25. Take ACLS before last semester of Nursing School?

    TheERMurse replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    You do not need it before graduating. Once you have a job, they will likely offer a class or reimburse for a class. If your like me, your BLS, ACLS, and PALS all have to be renewed the last semester...