Buggysmom

Buggysmom

neuro-surg, psych, CM/URP, CM/URP Mgr.

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  1. Is it OK to say no to a nurse?

    Buggysmom replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh boy! I think we all know nurses that have done this. I agree with several posters. In your sweetest voice next time say, "I would love to help PatientY, but, I am in the middle of taking care of...

  2. Most challenging nursing department

    Buggysmom replied to rose89's topic in General Nursing

    classicdame, that sounds really interesting! Personality type, life experiences, and coping skills could help or hinder for sure. Very

  3. Nursing School Experience

    Buggysmom replied to MedicallyCurious's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely get on your National Honor Society. Look at volunteering at your local hospital. That would be easy to do and get your volunteer hours for NHS. SAT wise, I'd retake the SAT. Look at...

  4. Nursing School Experience

    Buggysmom replied to MedicallyCurious's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    CNA is certified nursing assistant. Not sure how they do it nowadays. I got certified when I was a teenager working at a nursing home. There are many different ways to go about getting a nursing...

  5. Nursing School Experience

    Buggysmom replied to MedicallyCurious's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd suggest getting your CNA, as well. That will be an inexpensive way to earn money and learn if this is a career you want. I have 19 years of nursing and couldn't imagine any other career for...

  6. Anyone accepted to UT Arlington?

    Buggysmom replied to jamesy7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I want to do PMHNP...Is that a partnership program? What is the partnership program? I'm waiting on Fall 2014...Deadline was June

  7. Questions for Psych NPs

    Buggysmom replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am waiting to hear if I get accepted or not for a PMHNP program. I have 2 years adult chronic institutionalized schizophrenics, bipolar, you name it, we had it and 2 years from ages 8-17 inpatient...

  8. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Buggysmom replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you! Yes, it does.

  9. Where have you applied? Gotten your acceptance/rejection letter yet?

    Buggysmom replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JoAnnaSkewlRN, I got my final transcript mailed to me and my GPA was higher than I thought (not as high as others have posted) 3.307 (that was my last 52 credits, with the 8 remaining credits from...

  10. PMHNP UTA admissions

    Buggysmom replied to Buggysmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lonestar1908, how long after the deadline closed did you hear back from UTA regarding your acceptance? Were they timely? Did you receive email or MyMav text before you received the letter in the...

  11. Anyone accepted to UT Arlington?

    Buggysmom replied to jamesy7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    james7, did you ever get into UTA? I'm awaiting (anxiously) for a reply to my application for Fall

  12. Summer/Fall '14 Admissions

    Buggysmom replied to star2601's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    icubel, have you heard back from UTA? Deadline for Fall 2014 was June 15 and I am patiently waiting for response for PMHNP

  13. University of Texas Arlington NP spring 2014- Any Houston commuters?

    Buggysmom replied to HouTXRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    HouTXRN, Did you start the PMHNP in Spring 2014? How was the application process? I'm waiting on a letter regarding entry (or not) into the fall 2014 PMHNP class. Deadline was 6/15, so, hoping...

  14. Rejected for Fall 2014 at UTA. What do I do now?

    Buggysmom replied to TrailBlazinMav's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Apply to Tarleton! You might be pleasantly surprised!

  15. Fall 2014 Admissions

    Buggysmom replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Associates Degree 1991 Liberal Arts. Nursing Diploma 1995, BSN 1999. Experience in Psych (adult, kids, chronic and acute), neurosurgery, case management in cardiac surgery and Supervisor in Case...

  16. Where have you applied? Gotten your acceptance/rejection letter yet?

    Buggysmom replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JoAnna, your story sounds like mine. My total GPA is 2.8 or 2.9...I think my nursing school one is about the same (I went to the old extremely tough hospital program) my BSN gpa is probably a solid...

  17. UTA FNP Academic Partnership Program June 30th 2014 Session

    Buggysmom replied to OBTXRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes, I applied to the traditional program. Have you heard anything about the odds of acceptance for PMHNP vs. FNP or anything of the sorts? I hate waiting so long, considering my application was...

  18. Off the wall question about NPs

    Buggysmom replied to HornsRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Have you looked on the AANP-PAC website and joined there? I understand your post, I have been my district director for the Texas Medical Alliance Association and a member of the American Medical...

  19. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Buggysmom replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can you pm me too about PMHNP MWSU

  20. Where have you applied? Gotten your acceptance/rejection letter yet?

    Buggysmom replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When do you think we will hear from UTA? I applied in January, all info was received in February. They lost one transcript and I had to resend it. I'm a bit worried! It seems really tough to get...

  21. UTA FNP Academic Partnership Program June 30th 2014 Session

    Buggysmom replied to OBTXRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I applied in January for UT Arlington Fall 2014 PMHNP program. After talking with a couple of admins all my transcripts are received but, mymav says they are still waiting on a transcript. Anyone else...