pjatx

pjatx BSN

Psychiatric Nursing

2nd career Nurse Manager of inpatient psychiatric hospital. Previous career was Restaurant Management- more similarities than differences I'd say.

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  1. Austin State Hospital - To do or not to do?

    pjatx posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'll try and be brief: This is my 2nd career (37 yo). Soon to be RN (May '14) with a BS in Hospitality Management years ago. I feel a pull towards psych nursing and would like to start at Austin...

  2. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    pjatx replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

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  3. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks Brooke! I've heard roughly the same - Vitals are almost always inlcuded and it varies depending on the semester and/or campus. More curious on the timing. I know most of my questions will be...

  4. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone know exactly what the 1st skills checkoff for Level 1 entails and when it is going to be

  5. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard back yet from ACC re: the campus you will be attending for Level 1? I'm also curious if any one knows if its ok to start our background checks, or do we need a new and seperate...

  6. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats to all of you that got in, and I do empathize with those who didn't. I did get in!! This is my 2nd attempt so I do know how both groups feel. It really seems that this program has gotten...

  7. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    According to ACC ADN website the letters and rankings will be sent out "this week." Good Luck to everyone. I''m just looking forward to the peace of knowing how my summer and fall will actually be...

  8. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've already taken nursing skills, but was curious if anyone has heard when they are sending out final rankings and/or invitations for nursing school. This has to be the longest 4-8 weeks of my life....

  9. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for all the feedback. It's good to get a first hand perspective to such a big decision and 2 year commitment. @ Purkinje @RADIATION - I'll keep my mind open as regards to hybrid. Did you...

  10. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've got 2 questions for you Level 1 ACC students. First of all, congrats on getting in. I am anxiously awaiting "THE" email and hoping my 61.14 is enough to get me in this 2nd time around. 1) I am...

  11. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    pjatx replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Misery loves Company!!! Glad to know I'm not alone sweating out this nursing school thing. I've taken all pre/co-reqs and am currently enrolled in Nursing Skills. I applied last semester and was...

  12. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks Jack and

  13. Austin Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to shototsu's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hope you all made it and are enjoying your first year of nursing school. I am applying to be in the Spring '12 class. I am curious what the exact cut off was last year to get in. This is my first...

  14. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '12 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to TheHotPinkLady's topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone taken the HESI at ACC? I have it in a few days and am just curious what kind of questions are on it. Primarily, the A&P sections. Any input would be

  15. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '12 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to TheHotPinkLady's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks Anna. I'm right in that 51-53 range (assuming A's this and next semester), so just trying to get a grip on what my realites really

  16. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '12 Hopefuls

    pjatx replied to TheHotPinkLady's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck to everyone as we turn in our applications. I am applying for the Spring '12 as well. I am taking Pharm and Physiology this semester. This summer I am going to "clean up" some grades I...

  17. UT Alternate Entry MSN Summer 2011

    pjatx replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just found this message link as I obsess and wait for my letter. I was told the 1st week in Feb (NOW) probably, or the 2nd week in Feb at the latest. I had one interview but no second (hope that's...