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I've been buying my books on Amazon and find the cheapest used price. I am also starting with these 2 classes on the 26th! I'm glad to see someone else that will be starting the same time as me.

Hey thanks so much! Any other advice you have?? Good luck with your next class!!

I am also Starting UTA soon....I take Prof. NRsg A and Tech Writing beginning 9/26. I was wondering if we actually need the online access code for the "Concise Guide to Tech Communication" book, or if we ONLY utilize the book? Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks!!!

HEY anyone know if we need the access code with our "Concise Guide to Technical Communication" book by Gurak? I am trying to buy the book online, but can't tell if the access code/CD-ROM are included....does anyone know if we utilize anything else other than the book??? I start Prof. Nrsg A & Tech Writing on 09/26! Thanks!

So i've been in ICU for 1 year now, and am switching jobs because my husband just landed a great new positon, but his schedule doesn't mesh with my 3 - 12s/nights/holidays/weekends. I was just offerred a position in OR, where I would work M-F and be off at 3pm every day and work q.5th.wknd. My question is, i'm beginning an RN-MSN program and will eventually have my NP. I'm wondering, if going to the OR is going to hold me back in future job opportunities as an NP? I am pretty open to working in a clinic or being employed in the hospital setting and rounding with physicians, etc (as an NP). I will not be done with NP for another 3.5 years, so i'm wondering if that 1 year of ICU experience plus a few years of OR will be enough experience to land an NP position, or will the OR hold me back? I've also considered staying in OR for a couple years and transitioning to a different position that would be more relevant experience for NP, if necessary. I appreciate the input, thank you!

So i've been in ICU for 1 year now, and am switching jobs because my husband just got a new job and his schedule doesn't mesh with my 3 - 12s/nights/holidays/weekends. I was just offerred a position in OR, where I would work M-F and be off at 3pm every day and work q.5th.wknd. My question is, i'm beginning an RN-MSN program and will eventually have my NP. I'm wondering, if going to the OR is going to hold me back in future job opportunities as an NP? I am pretty open to working in a clinic or being employed in the hospital setting and rounding with physicians, etc (as an NP). I will not be done with NP for another 3.5 years, so i'm wondering if that 1 year of ICU experience plus a few years of OR will be enough experience to land an NP position, or if it will hold me back? I've also considered staying in OR for a couple years and maybe moving to a clinic as an RN my last year of NP school, to be more experienced in the clinic role.

I was recently offerred a position in the OR after 1 year experience as an ICU nurse. I do not have my CCRN and i'm also seeking my BSN. I also asked during my interview what qualities/education they are seeking in a candidate, and they told me ICU nurses usually do well in OR, but they often hire new grads. I work in the upper midwest, so that may be completly different from where you work - just thought i'd share.

I was actually going to go to WGU, and had all of my stuff in for them as well. I decided on UT-A because of the 3.0 GPA with WGU, I was worried that I would have difficulty getting in to grad school. Maybe you have heard of some students at Frontier or other grad programs that went to WGU for RN-BSN that could clarify this?? WGU had an excellent admissions process, and I really wanted to do their program r/t cost and timeframe, but I just didn't know about the GPA.

Hey Thanks for the suggestion! ?not sure how to pm, or if I have that function? :-) Where did you complete your RN-BSN? I have everything in and am scheduled to start at University of Texas at ARlington on Sept. 26th. It is going to take me approx. 16 months and cost around $13k. I've had trouble with the admissions process, but I needed a fairly cheap all online program that would accept my low "cumulative" GPA. Now that i'm all registered there, i'm wondering if I should move forward with UT-A, and plan to apply to Frontier when I am near the completion of my BSN. Also, how long was the frontier program for you AFTER you had your BSN? Did you get accepted to the program right away? I've seen online that the average for full time is 24 months, just wondering if this is accurate and if a lot of students get turned away when they apply. Thanks much!!

THanks so much!!! So do I still need to send those transcripts from the state school???? Or just my nursing program?

Question on the GPA requirement at Frontier RN-MSN Bridge program. I tried to get ahold of the school, but am unable to so thought I would post on here. The site states that they take your GPA from your "most recent degree" must be above 3.0, if between 2.7-2.99 then GRE, etc....so does this mean they will only calculate in my GPA from my Associates Degree In Nursing, and not do a cumulative of ALL post high school coursework? The reason I ask, is I have above a 3.3 for my ADN and LPN coursework, but have a LOW GPA (below 2.7) for my post high school attempt to go to a state school/medical issues, etc. and unfortunatly it pulls my cumulative below the required 2.7 GPA. SO, I want to know if they will only take GPA from ADN program (as they state "GPA must be greater than 3.0 from MOST RECENT DEGREE COMPLETED) and does not say a cumulative of ALL coursework. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you! Also, i've been a nurse for 2 years...I have ICU, ER and ambulatory care experience. I would LOVE to get into this program, thanks!

Question on the GPA for FRONTIER. I tried to get ahold of the school, but am unable to so thought I would post on here. The site states that they take your GPA from your "most recent degree" ...so does this mean they will only calculate in my GPA from my Associates Degree In Nursing, and not do a cumulative of ALL post high school coursework? The reason I ask, is I have above a 3.3 for my ADN and LPN coursework, but have a VERY LOW GPA for my post high school attempt to go to a state school and unfortunatly it pulls my cumulative below the required 2.7 (take GRE). Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

Question on the GPA. I tried to get ahold of the school, but am unable to so thought I would post on here. The site states that they take your GPA from your "most recent degree" ...so does this mean they will only calculate in my GPA from my Associates Degree In Nursing, and not do a cumulative of ALL post high school coursework? The reason I ask, is I have above a 3.3 for my ADN and LPN coursework, but have a VERY LOW GPA for my post high school attempt to go to a state school and unfortunatly it pulls my cumulative below the required 2.7 (take GRE). Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

Question on the GPA. I tried to get ahold of the school, but am unable to so thought I would post on here. The site states that they take your GPA from your "most recent degree" ...so does this mean they will only calculate in my GPA from my Associates Degree In Nursing, and not do a cumulative of ALL post high school coursework? The reason I ask, is I have above a 3.3 for my ADN and LPN coursework, but have a VERY LOW GPA for my post high school attempt to go to a state school and unfortunatly it pulls my cumulative below the required 2.7 (take GRE). Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

@aNaders- You got the job, you worked REALLY hard for this - so let people know (if you feel comfortable with it of course)!! I don't think it makes a difference when you post it, just so long as you have the offer :-) Also, don't let the sharks get to you....they are everywhere in this profession and a lot of nurses eat their young. And remember - NO question in nursing is a stupid one!!! Congrats on the job