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  1. Uta or dcccd to take a&p?

    texan2011 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am considering the UT Arlington accelerated BSN at some point, but not in a big hurry. I need my A&P as much online as possible because I travel for work right now. I have two choices and would...

  2. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    texan2011 replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    I am probably late to the party but regarding an earlier question about taking a separate A&P lab. Straighterline offers separate A&P labs. I am in the middle of the first course, and the...

  3. Question about WGU RN-BSN

    texan2011 replied to NAURN's topic in Western Governors University

    Funny -- I was told this Summer that Nutrition was not a requirement??? Must have been misinformation (or misunderstanding) from the advisor. Good news about the Intro to Chem as a substitute for the...

  4. Question about WGU RN-BSN

    texan2011 replied to NAURN's topic in Western Governors University

    Is anyone taking or has taken the Biochem at WGU? How what is it? Was it doable if you put time in? Were the exams proctored? I assume their Biochem will fulfill the prelicensure prereq? I have...

  5. Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    texan2011 replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    Please take the time to file an unemotional, factual complaint with the hospital. They should be made aware of unprofessional behavior. Being professional means being a professional. As far as it...

  6. Straighterline A&P

    texan2011 replied to mrstookielpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Romstead: I just started the A&P I with lab at SL. You said in a prior post that we really don't need the microscope -- do you still think that? Because this course has already cost a ton. I...

  7. accelerated bsn

    texan2011 replied to MJ123456's topic in General Nursing

    If you want a school that's "easy" to get into -- meaning they take most everyone, it does require a lot of cash. The less expensive schools are (usually) public institutions and can afford to be very...

  8. Anyone Attending Western Governors University Pre-licensure Nursing on Oct 2011?

    texan2011 replied to EVLGNUS's topic in General Nursing

    Could anyone briefly describe the clinical skills boot camp test? As in what you have to be able to do? I heard hardly anyone fails it -- but still sounds intimidating. Are there an invasive...

  9. Straighterline A&P

    texan2011 replied to mrstookielpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the post. This is the only online A&P that the school I want will take. I can see why -- it has a lot more requirements. Do you need the microscope for the first semester? It only...

  10. Anyone Attending Western Governors University Pre-licensure Nursing on Oct 2011?

    texan2011 replied to EVLGNUS's topic in General Nursing

    I am very interested in this school but may have to repeat pre-reqs. Did anyone have A&P or Micro online? I was told these particular classes are now unacceptable without classroom-based labs....

  11. feeling like I'm a loser

    texan2011 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You don't seem at all like a loser to me -- rather just in a difficult situation. So sorry -- workplaces are so tough these days -- so many unhappy, out of sorts, dysfunctional people to deal with...

  12. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

    texan2011 replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow -- I was all set to do this program until I read your post about not accepting A&P online course. That's a nonstarter for me! No way I can take it in the classroom. Very

  13. Anyone Attending Western Governors University Pre-licensure Nursing on Oct 2011?

    texan2011 replied to EVLGNUS's topic in General Nursing

    To Respiratory 2RN: How difficult was the Biochem/Chem course? Did they give you homework or study guides so you would know where to direct yourself for the tests. How many tests, and were they...

  14. Tips for night shift workers

    texan2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i ran across this article regarding coping with the night shift. the author advocates the primal/paleo diet. the excerpt is from mark'sdailyapple.com. what can a shift worker do? embrace your...

  15. Tips for night shift workers

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in General Nursing

    [sorry: I posted that last one twice - sort of before I was done with it.] I have a hard time adhering to strict gluten free although it is so much easier in the last few years. When I first...

  16. Tips for night shift workers

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have been gluten-free and paleo for about 15 years. I am not celiac, but gluten-intolerant (confirmed by Enterolab's DNA testing). I try to eat as close to paleo as I can without removing...

  17. Tips for night shift workers

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in General Nursing

    You are very welcome. Beyond the few basic tips, if you have more interest in the diet, it's the basic Paleo Diet/Caveman diet that many progressive docs are advocating. There are books out and lots...

  18. New Hospice Nurse

    texan2011 replied to 2brn09's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like you are in a good place. I am hearing about some not so good hospice groups on the forum. I know there is a lot of competition. Yours sounds like a good one. My volunteer "home"...

  19. hospice nursing DFW

    texan2011 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I was participating in a discussion with a nurse who was discussing good and bad hospice providers. I am still at the pre-nursing level and would like to do this. I volunteer when I can because it...

  20. hospice nursing DFW

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think the Dallas job is still open too -- I must have missed it when I looked. Maybe they are just always looking for

  21. hospice nursing DFW

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wanted to add to the last one: have you thought of getting some coaching for interviewing? If you are a good nurse, it's a shame that you are not coming across well. It really is a learned...

  22. hospice nursing DFW

    texan2011 replied to texan2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    I checked the website and the Dallas job is closed, but Ft Worth has a posting. Which one did you apply

  23. HOSPICE DFW

    texan2011 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am taking my pre reqs and want to be a hospice nurse. Anyone ever get hired as a new nurse? Also, if anyone is interested, I saw that Seasons Hospice has a posting for an RN case manager in...

  24. New Hospice Nurse

    texan2011 replied to 2brn09's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the update. Once you are in the swing, I would be interested what your day is like. Hours,

  25. why dont i care like i should?

    texan2011 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be hard on yourself. I don't think you are uncaring -- just a grownup facing reality. I am much older now and am way more matter-of-fact and less emotional than years ago. I lost both parents...