I'm in an AE MSN program and as one of my professors put it "you've already proven you deserve to be here, at this point we are going to do everything we can to make sure that you succeed." The...
I'm in nursing school right now, an Alternate entry psych np program. My experience is in Austin, TX. It can be more of a challenge if you're looking for med-surg or peds, but if psych is your...
Just a heads up to the Psych NP people, there were 4 spots available in this years cohort, we were also told there would be 6-8. They have problems finding psychiatrists and psych NP's to precept, so...
Just wanted to offer an alternate view to this job crises I've read about in this thread, I'm in Austin, TX getting an alternate entry MSN and have been speaking to the students who are just finishing...
Anonymous1369 replied to Kat_Walk's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi Kfab, I'm sorry I don't know much about getting through the volunteer brick wall, I hear it can be tough. Some other options to get medical experience by the time you apply are getting your CNA...
Anonymous1369 replied to Kat_Walk's topic in Texas Nursing
Congrats to everyone who got their letters! I've started on compliance too,there's a lot left to do though. I haven't seen anything about a fb group, if someone starts one let me
Hi soxgirl, From their website http://www.utexas.edu/nursing/academics/gr_degree.html: "The Foundation Year: The AE program is designed to satisfy RN licensure requirements and train students in...
Anonymous1369 replied to Kat_Walk's topic in Texas Nursing
Don't stress! It's much more of an informational meeting than an interview. How it went for me was she talked to me about what the program was, why I was being considered for it, and what would...
Hey y'all! I will be starting an alternate entry program in May, 1st year is prep for NCLEX, followed by MSN work. We are strongly encourage to get a PRN position working 1 or 2 days a week during...
Anonymous1369 replied to Kat_Walk's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi Jordan90k, The second interview is a good thing. They are, at least as I understand them, to tell you about the undeclared pool and ask if you are interested in joining it. I described it in...