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1. Salary and retirement compared to other RN specialties?

   okiedokie123 replied to okiedokie123's topic in School

   That's an excellent way to look at it. However, I think I am mostly frustrated because: 1) Lack of Social Security (Since you are contributing to the teacher's pension plan, the years you work for...

2. Salary and retirement compared to other RN specialties?

   okiedokie123 posted a topic in School

   Hey folks, I've been in the hospital environment for about 3 years, looking for a change. Pay is great, but very very stressful. I recently got an offer for school nurse. One thing I have noticed...

3. Texas Tech (TTUHSC) RN- BSN Fall 2014

   okiedokie123 replied to texasRN_14's topic in Texas Nursing

   Yes you should have already send that form in. Everything must be complete in orientation before you can

4. Texas Tech (TTUHSC) RN- BSN Fall 2014

   okiedokie123 replied to texasRN_14's topic in Texas Nursing

   Haven't heard anything on my end. There's another user just above your post who has a similar username. Are you guys related?

5. Texas Tech (TTUHSC) RN- BSN Fall 2014

   okiedokie123 replied to texasRN_14's topic in Texas Nursing

   Nervous about the hours too but hoping it isn't too bad. I just wonder if we can go into the 3-semester plan if the 2-semester plan turns out to be not bad. Yes, please make one. I don't use Facebook...

6. Texas Tech (TTUHSC) RN- BSN Fall 2014

   okiedokie123 replied to texasRN_14's topic in Texas Nursing

   I agree! Orientation's out guys. BC is $43.50. And if I'm reading this right...the 1 year program is 18 units for Fall 2014 and 12 units for Spring

7. Texas Tech (TTUHSC) RN- BSN Fall 2014

   okiedokie123 replied to texasRN_14's topic in Texas Nursing

   We will hear in May. I'm still working on 2 pre-requisites and as long as I can clear them by first day of classes, I'll be in the clear. Does anyone know what day Fall 2014

8. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

   okiedokie123 replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Oh yeah, definitely YMMV. I'm not a fan of Biochemistry or those proctored exams either. So past the 6 month term, WGU becomes around $7490 in

9. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

   okiedokie123 replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Call me a cheapo but I'm only looking to spend up to $6-7K for the RN-BSN. I have full Pell Grant eligibility still so why not utilize it. Thanks for those recommends featherz. I looked into...

10. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

    okiedokie123 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm just looking for any information that current or former students can infer on the following schools for RN-BSN: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar, Ohio, Thomas Edison. I guess by information, I'm...

11. How long to hear back?

    okiedokie123 replied to applesxoranges's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Ugh, I really want to go with UTA but it's posts like yours that really put me off, what with their long processing time. At the same time, there's WGU and while accredited, I still have a problem...

12. RN to BSN Online, start dates year round?

    okiedokie123 replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm trying to do this from an unemployed

13. How long to hear back?

    okiedokie123 replied to applesxoranges's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I have several questions as well. Do you have to send in transcripts from ALL your schools or could it just be a single transcript from your last known school with all the other school grades on it...

14. RN to BSN Online, start dates year round?

    okiedokie123 replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you don't mind me asking, how much did you guys pay overall for your programs? Any financial aid taken into account? I have financial aid available (just Pell Grant) but obviously want the cheapest...

15. So many nursing majors in my class!

    okiedokie123 replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's quite simple really. Real estate bubble. Financial bubble. Nursing bubble. Student loans bubble. Education bubble. Tuition bubble. Health insurance bubble. Trends. Do you see you where this is...