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  1. UTA Fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to futureexpectations's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Jan 14 starts Intro to Professional Nursing as a 5 week course. Then I am taking Tech Writing as a 5 week and then American lit as a 8 week class. All while taking a remedial math online thru TCC to...

  2. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

    joshsmother replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    does anyone know how to find out what books I will need. I am registered for Intro to Professional Nursing and class starts Monday. I am in the online AP program and won't have access to blackboard...

  3. UTA Fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to futureexpectations's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I work at Presby Denton and I think we just started allowing

  4. UTA Fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to futureexpectations's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I am partnered with THR and just switched to UTA and plan to take my last 9 per reqs online. I have a 3.45 overall and a 3.75 in science. This is all so stressful! Hope all the work pays off. Anybody...

  5. Advice about other tech!

    joshsmother posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    So..I have been on the floor for a couple weeks now and know that everybody is not going to love me and I am not going to love everyone else but....................there a tech that has decided to act...

  6. Advice about other tech!

    joshsmother replied to joshsmother's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    So the above mentioned tech is at it again but with the new people! 2 have come to me questioning her confronting them and being rude. How should I

  7. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lauren.... May I ask what your science GPA was? I am thinking about retaking my micro since I got a b! Ugh... So much to think

  8. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    THR is a great company with excellent benefits! So glad to have gotten in

  9. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a PCT in Denton. Love my hospital. We actually have a recent graduate from TCC On my Unit. Our AP program has me leaning towards UTA buy I will apply to TCC for Spring 14 as a back up plan, I...

  10. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    FYI.... From the mouth of a recent TCC grad.... Entrance teat scores weigh heavily!!!! Prep for the Hesi is

  11. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    KTM.... What is your profession? I also work for THR! And live near your place I

  12. UTA Spring 2013

    joshsmother replied to tnuh's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    On a side note.... Working and going to school is no joke!!! If you can work full time and pull grades well enough to get in then you should be applauded for that! Nursing is about so much more than...

  13. UTA Spring 2013

    joshsmother replied to tnuh's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Quick question for y'all! First let me say congrats!!!! I am so envious. 2nd, I work for THR as a tech. I have applied to UTA so I can start taking their online 8 and 5 week courses. When it comes...

  14. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    joshsmother replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a PCT so I have lots to learn but what I can offer is this. Working 8 days in a row is not illegal or unethical by any means! I worked in property management and would do a 10 day stretch with no...

  15. Who to turn to????

    joshsmother posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Need advice and NOW! I am a new PCT and I am struggling with some things. Not things...people. People as in a specific tech and a nurse. Today I had a high bp on a pt who came in with chest pain and a...

  16. Who to turn to????

    joshsmother replied to joshsmother's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks so much! I guess for me the hardest thing is always questioning myself and feeling insecure. I know with experience I will get better. I felt so bad about the whole day and I know it was one...

  17. Advice on mentoring inexperienced CNA

    joshsmother replied to MoopleRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would not have another CNA talk to her! I am dealing with this crap now and I would much prefer criticism from a nurse! Make her feel like part of the team and make her understand. What she does is...

  18. Nursing School Dilemma, Any Advice?

    joshsmother replied to TaylerCaitlean's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am old enough to be y'all's mom and I got backed up a year when I accepted a job at a large hospital network as a PCT. My thought was having a foot in the door is going to make school and job...

  19. Where did you start out working as a new CNA?

    joshsmother replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did EXACTLY what Life's A Journey did! I worked AL for 4 months and am now on a Med Surg floor. It is hard work but the benefits are great and the learning is hands on. It is going to make nursing...

  20. PCT/CNA Patient Load in Hospital Setting Question

    joshsmother replied to RedneckGrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been on the floor alone for 3 days as a PCT. I have been split on 3 halls with 13 patients, split on 2 halls with 14 patients, and then had only 10 but they all needed total care. It is what it...

  21. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks KTM...M scares the mess out of me! any tips?? I took AP1 online and while it was HORRID HARD...I pulled an A. I know I have it in me but M really scares me Not sure why but she

  22. Chance of getting hired as R.N. after working as a PCT/NA in hospital?

    joshsmother replied to Billy11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I took a PT job and have already been told that if I can apply for an internship and if I get it I would have to committ to 2 years with them. I am so lucky to work for the largest hospital provider...

  23. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was not brave enough to take AP2 and Chem so I give you a high five. I planned to take AP2 this summer and then Chem this fall but was offered a job @ Texas Health and decided to take it! Way too...

  24. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! I feel overwhelmed right now but know once I get on the floor alone I will fall into a routine. Med Surg can be scary but I know this is a step to get me where I need to be! Grateful for the...

  25. Tarrant County College fall 2013

    joshsmother replied to kristajaye's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very helpful ktm89. My BSN was always the plan but just undecided on how to get there. I feel more secure not that I am in clinical setting. Having my foot in the door is a huge step in the right...