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The application process is fairly straightforward, no GRE scores or references are required. I will assume UTEP is at least as competitive as the other nurse practitioner programs at tier 2 universities (I am not an insider and have no way to measure...

Congratulations! Wishing you much success!

Good advice from all the others above... It's a blessing in disguise right now. Trust us. You are better off somewhere more supportive. :hug: Good luck to you, and don't be discouraged.

Thanks for the laugh, nursefrances! :rotfl:

Here's the link to the thread for Parkland's Programs. https://allnurses.com/texas-nurses/parkland-critical-care-160756.html Even though they are geared to new RN's, you might have some luck working something out with them.

Great response to Nurescass, The Commuter. SInce you are an ICU/ER nurse, you may also consider either John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth (a county-run level 1 Trauma Hospital), or Parkland in Dallas (also county Level 1 Trauma, but handles all ...

Unless, of course, you are interested in providing both pediatric and adult acute care. Then, you will need to complete the core requirements for the entire age continuum! That's why most choose either pedi or adult in critical care. That's an awfu...

If your ultimate goal is to work in the hospital, then ACNP is the way to go. FNP is intended for primary care APNs. However, if you are interested in FNP and prefer to work in the hospital, you may also take a post-masters' certificate in ED. The...

George Washington Univ. has an excellent sounding Masters in Clinical Research Administration for Nurses, however they have the most redundant and wasteful admissions process. It is just plain ridiculous. 2 friends and I were interested in attending ...

Nursing CAS requires people who have Bachelor's Degrees (in Nursing), even from Top Tiered Accredited Universities to pay $65 (minimum), and enter many, many intricate details about each and every course ever attempted at a university. That is a lot ...

Harris FW has a gorgeous new CVICU and was hiring recently. Good rep, too, and part of a 13 hospital network. I think they staff about 23-25 CVICU beds. Harris and Plaza (an HCA facility) probably do the majority of cardiac surgeries, with Baylor cl...

One time (thank God), with 75 questions. The Hurst Review was an excellent prep!

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I'm not a cadet, but the ROTC program has some very lucrative programs for nursing students. Bonuses are given for higher GPA's, they pay your tuition for undergrad and grad school plus a living stipend, and there are tax free benefits, as well. The...

Thanks for the clarification, gitane. Glad you have a little time to breathe. I've been covered up, as well.

Where is the new hospital district, exactly? Near the new Pier 1, or where the HUD housing used to be, or is it over by the osteopathic hosp? Haven't been over there in a while.

IMHO this is what should be in our student handbook. Practical hints for essentials. This thread is a great example of excellent support networking, both guys and gals. Thanks to all for the advice.

Truly a revelation! Mind if I use that, Danelle?

Oooohhh - you are talking about TWU HOUSTON. Ah. I thought you were referencing the Dallas campus - all this time. Guess it would be pretty hard to pick up a patho or pharm at UTA, then. My bad. Thanks for the tips, Al. You sound like an excel...

The attrition rate for UTA (my friend's class) the first semester was 20%. They have attempted to fix the problem a number of ways, one of which being patho and pharm as prereq's.

Prewrecks - :chuckle - LOVE it. Appropriate. I know people who applied to one school that have multiple degrees, and did not get in until after several tries, with very high GPA's. Others who had not finished their 'prewrecks' were admitted before t...

Stop. You are turning me on! :imbar

Chip, have you tried googling apartments, Fort Worth? I found a lot of great properties, and even a few very nice ones that accept dogs! Some are pretty pricey, but may be worth the extra $ for security - like the ones near the Amon Carter Museum. Go...

Okay, it is almost too late to swing this - but your fall schedule looks pretty light. Have you thought of going to UTA and picking up either Pharm or Patho with the Hist 2, Stats, and Micro? That would certainly lighten your load in the spring! ...

Hi, I'm 44 with 3 kids in college, and was just admitted to upper division of BSN program. I start Fall of 2004. Nansanurse, I believe the ADN they are referring to is an Associates Degree in Nursing, a two year diploma. But, as we all know, the pr...