LizHope

LizHope

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  1. Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

    LizHope replied to miami1981's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took the NCLEX last july. I highly recommend doing the hurst review. There are definitely people who fail the NCLEX and don't start the residency as some of my friends last year got last minute...

  2. Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

    LizHope replied to miami1981's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone, I too would like to know if we will hear an 'all clear', that we passed our health screening and background check and we are officially 'hired'? Just

  3. Advice--Where to go from here. Med School?

    LizHope posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, So, I am 23 years old, and graduated with a bachelors in a liberal arts field. This past year I've been taking prereqs for an alternate entry NON APN program that I've been really excited about...

  4. AE MSN University of Texas 2013

    LizHope replied to Kat_Walk's topic in Texas Nursing

    Kat_Walk I saw that you asked for advice on the 2012 forum. Some quick stats for me.. I had over a 3.8 gpa for my undergrad....but they only counted upper division so that lowered it to a 3.5...

  5. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think I'm going to

  6. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you still enrolling

  7. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep I

  8. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    The thing is is we won't have any nursing degree so it's kind of weird circumstances. I consider the rn we get to be the equivalent to a bsn. It's 2 years of UT nursing in one and we're qualified to...

  9. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks lol! That was my self confidence boost

  10. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's a good point. So much of it is attitude. Sometimes management is terrible etc, but the good thing with nursing is, you can probably find a different job! Or at least when the economy picks back...

  11. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    To clarify I've researched a number of careers and nursing is the one career I felt really good about and I love where I volunteer. I need a job that is engaging. It also kind of freaks me out how...

  12. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks acbs, you put things in perspective for me. My main other doubt is that I keep hearing.. If you don't think this is your passion don't do it, I couldn't imagine doing this without the passion...

  13. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right, I want to be a NP eventually but I'll have to work at least 2 years full time before I can apply for the certification so it will be a while. That's slightly discouraging but hopefully I'll...

  14. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ps I know ten years is a long time but I'm thinking worse case scenario

  15. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think it's unlikely you know, if you feel like there might be a smarter move for the position you're in, there's no shame in

  16. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Crap. So what do you think you're gonna do? I have doubts

  17. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lol we need an actual nurse on this forum. Also, orchidgal, I just keel thinking that if we get our foot in the door now, in about ten years with all the positions opening up we'd have enough...

  18. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wouldn't it be easy to get licensed in other states once we finish the program? I sure hope so :/, after all, how do travel nurses do

  19. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Whoops, I messed up that link. American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Nursing

  20. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm just curious-- what drew y'all to the program/

  21. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Check this out: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortageAlso, I think different parts of the country are more saturated so it's tougher. I think as the economy gets a bit...

  22. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think the job market is bad right now but I think it will get better in a few years or so I hope. There IS a nursing shortage its just that nobody is willing to hire to save money so hospitals are...

  23. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in the same boat I don't

  24. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sure if you want!

  25. AE MSN at UT Austin Summer 2012

    LizHope replied to acblds5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes from