LoneStar1908

LoneStar1908

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  1. Walden now has a Psych NP program

    LoneStar1908 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just saw on Walden University's website that they will offer a Psychiatric NP program starting in May. The school is expensive and for-profit, but it does offer another option. I think they may be...

  2. WGU masters in Leadership and Management anyone in or completed???

    LoneStar1908 replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nurse Management

    Ray, Yes, it is the same degree. I was in the first cohort of students completing the new curriculum. There were a ton of changes and obstacles my classmates and I had to deal with. However, WGU was...

  3. Online Doctoral programs

    LoneStar1908 replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wilkes University will start an online PHD in nursing soon. Nova Southeastern University also has online DNP and PHD programs. Touro University has received positive reviews on Allnurses from former...

  4. VA RN grading and pay. Was there a mistake?

    LoneStar1908 replied to Healthygina's topic in Government, Military

    j9eRN, Foggnm and RNfor918 both gave excellent advice about the boarding process. The link below has the pay scales for the Cleveland VA. Scroll down until you find the correct location and scale for...

  5. Brandman University BSN-DNP 2015

    LoneStar1908 replied to justcup's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm starting the Psychiatric DNP program in January. How is the program so far? Any advice or suggestions is

  6. New WGU application code

    LoneStar1908 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am a current MSN student in Texas. Today I received a letter form WGU with over 20 referral cards for WGU Texas. Each card has the same referral code - WAV2, which will waive the $65 application fee...

  7. WGU's New MSN curriculum

    LoneStar1908 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm planning on starting my MSN in September. The new MSN curriculum is now posted online on the college's website. It appears that the entire program has changed and is now 38 credits. I wanted to...

  8. Can anyone recommend a Good Study Guide for the Psychiatric Nursing Certification?

    LoneStar1908 replied to macgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    The study guide offered by the ANCC is worth the money. It is updated for the current test, and covers everything you need to know for the exam. It is worth the money. Plus, you can earn over 20 CUs...

  9. PMHNP UTA admissions

    LoneStar1908 replied to Buggysmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Has the deadline passed yet? I thought it was in July, but I could be wrong. UTA has a great NP program in psych. The director of the program is awesome and very approachable. I didn't apply to the...

  10. 12 Month BSN or 15 Month MSN?

    LoneStar1908 replied to sciencerer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with Tasha, if the costs per credit hour are close I would get the MSN. Even if you decide to go the NP route or need more credentials you could obtain a post-master

  11. Schools that DO accept WGU credits/transfers

    LoneStar1908 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I applied to an BSN-DNP program at Rush University, and was accepted. Rush requires applicants apply via NursingCAS, my WGU MSN classes were not included in my GPA, NursingCAS calculated them as pass...

  12. Rush University CON BSN-to-DNP Fall 2014 Admissions

    LoneStar1908 replied to lancermav_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys, We will all be classmates :) I was accepted to the psychiatric tract. I can't wait to start this

  13. Rush University CON BSN-to-DNP Fall 2014 Admissions

    LoneStar1908 replied to lancermav_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello Tom, Good luck on your interview. I applied for the psychiatric tract on the 2/3/2014 deadline. I hope things go well for you

  14. Hey there MSN in leadership and management

    LoneStar1908 replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Western Governors University

    You will only need the 38 credits for the MSN

  15. Applying for this fall

    LoneStar1908 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Malenurse, Have you thought about staying at UTA for the FNP? The online FNP academic partnership program just started. The minimum GPA without a GRE is 3.0. Plus being an alumni could only help...

  16. What's the best way for me?

    LoneStar1908 replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I started the MSN program at WGU in September. I also wanted complete a post masters cert. in psych. Now, I wish I would've just started a masters program to become a psychiatric NP. The MSN program...

  17. WHNP: Interested in women health but have been reading FNP better?

    LoneStar1908 replied to Grace RN BSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Texas Tech offers has a midwifey program that is web based. It's a great school with lots of

  18. WGU's New MSN curriculum

    LoneStar1908 replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    RN forever is telling the truth. The new program is horrible. I just want to finish this semester, and start another program. The information in the course of study is not covered on the objective...

  19. Still doing OLD MSN? Starting 9/1

    LoneStar1908 replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in Western Governors University

    That sounds like GREAT news to me. My EWB will not open until Monday, but it does give me hope. I talked with multiple people at WGU about doing the old program, and was told the new program was...

  20. WGU's New MSN curriculum

    LoneStar1908 replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, the program has completely changed. Like Skoolrn said, ALL of the classes are new. The addition of the 3 P's and practicum wouldn't be an issue if they might be useful in an NP program. But they...

  21. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    LoneStar1908 replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm another former flight attendant turned RN. I flew before, during and after nursing school. I was able to do both for five years. As I got older I started to worry more about retirement, getting...

  22. IV Certification for LVN in Houston

    LoneStar1908 replied to Aqualuz's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is a business that offers IV cert. classes in the Houston area. You can Goggle them their name is Professional Heath Care Training Services (PHES) or you can reach them at

  23. Ben Taub Pay rate?

    LoneStar1908 replied to rrandle02's topic in Texas Nursing

    I "think" it is 26.68 base per hour for a GN. I can't remember for sure, but it is close. I interviewed at LBJ and the rate should be the same minus the med center stipend, if one is offered at Ben...

  24. "Specialization?"

    LoneStar1908 replied to amphigouri's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a new grad too. I just applied to the hospital I wanted to work at and got the job. Best of luck to you

  25. Social sorority and nursing school.

    LoneStar1908 replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was a mother with a lot of support when I was initiated into my sorority. I was 23 and the oldest member on my line, I was not in nursing school at the time. It was very hard work and very...