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I did clinicals there, as well. Beautiful campus, not a "hospital-type" facility. Nurses are pretty laid-back, wore casual clothing...jeans, etc...the nurse I worked with really liked it there and loved her hours. She worked with the pre-adolescents. I am not sure about your shift and if patients are in bed by 9pm, especially if working with adults. Its really a "home-y" environment. I can honestly say if my interest was psych nursing, I would definitely want to work there. Best of luck with your move!

Hi LSU, At Scott and White Hospital (Level 1 trauma) in Temple, Texas, there is a ER residency program for new grads. The application info is available online at http://www.sw.org--- look for the nursing/careers link. It is a teaching hospital and many people I know applied and got in. Good Luck!

Hello "Hoplinger," Hope I'm not too late. There is an Health Care Recruiter in Newburgh, NY. The number I received from a recent SNA Convention is: (845) 565-2935. Hope this helps! Dawn

I was just hired as a SNT (I'm in a RN program) at my local VA...you have to had to have successfully complete Clinical I (or about to). We start at $13.58 an hour with $3.00 diff. on Saturdays. I am surprised by being an already licensed LVN/LPN... that they would offer you an SNT position when they are always looking for professionals, such as yourself, to come on board?!?! They should hire you as an LVN/LPN! Good luck!!!

Name: Dawn School: Central Texas College Program: ADN, for now... Area of interest at this time: OR and Military Medicine Biggest Fear: Is it possible not to really have a fear??? About me: I'm a 29-year old, 10 1/2-year Army Veteran (Medic) who have seen much of the world. Enjoys travel (of course!), culinary arts, and wine! Married to the man of my dreams, who will be retiring from the Army this year after 25 years of selfless service and who has been patient with me as I venture into my new life as a full-time nursing student. I plan to continue my service for all those who serve and their families (hopefully) by working in a military hospital. (And it doesn't hurt that I have 10 years of federal service towards retirement either !) Good luck to all!

If you go to the Central Texas College Website and to the nursing department page you will find both the degree plan for LVN-ADN and a 17 page info packet which explains the process with all the little details. Personally, I have no clue whatsoever of how it all works. Hope this helps and good luck!

Received my acceptance letter for the ADN program this weekend!!! Will be starting in the Fall!!! Best of luck to all! And hope to see you around!

Scott and White Hospital is a huge teaching hospital in Temple, Texas. Do not know much about the programs (just entered school) but they offer several specialties...perioperative, Critical Care, Med/Surg, and NICU. According to the program flyers, you will train for 8-13 weeks and have a 1 year commitment to the hospital following the training with staff nurse pay. The website offers flyers with the contact info. http://www.sw.org "careers" link. Hope this helps. Dawn

Congrats to everyone!!! Just browsing the forums to look for fellow future nurses to share my excitement with! I had just received my acceptance letter for Central Texas College's ADN program for Fall 2006! Any CTC applicants out there??? Best of luck to all!!! Dawn

I had to take Dev math before I took college algebra. And my college algebra was "slow" algebra in which I had to take the class everyday. Let me tell you...it was worth it. All that math was fresh in my head for the NET. And I needed it. I actually like math now.

I'm taking RNSG 1209, RNSG 1301 (Pharmacology--online), A+P I, and PSYC 2314 (Dev. Psyc) this semester. I had applied last year in the fall while attending another school out of state. The nursing department secretaries are very helpful in trying to get your packet ready to be reviewed. If I were you, I would apply now, just to have everything ready and go from there. They will hold your application as long as you check in with them and update personal info accordingly. I took the NET as soon as I could, but only after a couple practice tests. It was not bad at all, but make sure you pass it the first time. I had my interview last month, after the department received my NET results and notified me, with hopes to get into the program this fall. I have all but A+P II and Microbiology done, but will start taking courses under Tarleton-Central Texas's BSN program, which I think is a great deal, especially if you have all CTC's core classes complete and want to remain on full-time status and don't get in the semester you want. As for the waiting list, I've been checking in on the numbers once in a while, and at last count there were twice as many people applying as seats. So, we'll see...best of luck to you and let me know if you have any more questions while we both dive into this "journey."

Go for your ADN!!! Make sure you have your NET and you were a first-time go! (sorry for the Army talk...veteran here:) If you have taken your NET, have at least a B average in A+P and other lab sciences and have completed your pre-req's then you should be good. I had heard that so far this semester there were only 36 eligible, but the main area was the first time NET pass! Good luck and welcome to Central Texas!!!

I've been in the medical profession for 10 years and have experienced this kind of behavior more than once(and this is in the military...so you can imagine...) The truth is, working in such a "fast-paced" environment, not to mention long hours, takes its toll on relationships. You begin to build a bond with those who understand and experience the stressors of the occupation. I never was one to say "stop" or report this kind of behavior and because of my ignorance and other's ignorance this behavior has almost become acceptable. There is also the fear of standing up to a Doctor, who is probably your boss. You decide how you want to take these "advances", blow them off...accept the compliments...take the "talking" a step further...but know that someone may be hurt if this continues and that you have the power to stop this and report this kind of behavior. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone...