gelli.25

gelli.25

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  1. Fall 2016 MSN FNP

    gelli.25 replied to smilesweet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I, too, am applying for Fall 2016. I am so excited...about school, surprisingly! But also the goals I will achieve :-) Good Luck to

  2. Dilemma

    gelli.25 replied to lilkimball05's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ooohhhhh. So sorry I can't help with that school in particular. Hopefully someone will come along that's attended Wilkes Program to give you some insight. Congrats again, being accepted is a great...

  3. Dilemma

    gelli.25 replied to lilkimball05's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First off, congrats! That is awesome! Well, ask yourself these questions? - do you want work with only the adult Geri population or also with peds and adolescents? - Does for/non profit matter to you?...

  4. Pros and Cons of Working in the OR

    gelli.25 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I've been in the OR 2.5 years: Pros: -love most of the people; they're awesome -if you want to make more money you can...with call -walk a lot, get your exercise in! -no call lights Cons: -douche bag...

  5. Vaginal preps, help!!

    gelli.25 replied to ORRN0808's topic in Operating Room

    This is what I do: Insert the lady parts with a betadine paint prep stick - leave it in then start with the external prep (scrub). Discard the prep stick that was inserted into the lady parts. Blot...

  6. How long are your shifts?

    gelli.25 replied to 2ndChance's topic in Operating Room

    I work at a non-trauma hospital: 8hours: 630 to 1500 10hours: 0630 to 1700 12hours: 0630 to 1900 We also have call, but it isn't that bad. 2-4 days of call per nurse, typically. The call is 24hours....

  7. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I looked on their site also, I do not believe they have a FNP program...unless I've overlooked

  8. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    wow. thanks for the input. I definitely had my money set on UTA. but reading posts about how disorganized the program is - I've reconsidered. wish all the

  9. Personal Statement

    gelli.25 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You should probably contact admissions and ask them to be for sure. One of the programs I was going to apply for specifically stated to write in APA format, none of the others did. One of the...

  10. Advice Needed: School/Finances

    gelli.25 replied to LatinRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If it were me, I'd definitely choose option

  11. indiana state fnp online

    gelli.25 replied to graciellie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I'm applying as well, to ISU. Are you in Indiana right now? I'm in

  12. I Am Struggling to Find My Purpose in Nursing

    gelli.25 replied to SteelyJones's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I felt the same way. During nursing school, I "thought" I had an idea of what specialty I wanted to work, but my mind changed every single semester. After graduating, I had no idea what...

  13. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ugh by mistake I applied to the standard UTA FNP program instead of AP online...I hope they can swap

  14. anyone from austin area planning to apply within the next year?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah UTMB looks awesome! It's just they are so far south and I've heard you have to meet up so many times per semester. They were actually my first choice. Texas State seems ok too. They're just...

  15. anyone from austin area planning to apply within the next year?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, you sound like a pretty good candidate to me. Unfortunately my GPA is not so great. Hopefully my references, awards, essay and experience in the OR, med surg and critical care will make up for...

  16. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much! Are there any classes you recommend taking alone? I've heard that pharm and pathology should be taken alone? Is it doable to take any classes

  17. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    what is the length of a

  18. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    can you get financial aid only taking 1 class at a

  19. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What class did you take with your patho class? I've heard that nursing theory is difficult? I work 4 10 hour shifts and I'm trying to see if I need to only work 3. I'm single with no kids so I'm...

  20. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually may apply for Spring. It's scary thinking about school again. And I'm in Texas - Austin area. 3 years as a RN. I believe it's only open to texas applicants, for now at least. And what about...

  21. anyone from austin area planning to apply within the next year?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh I'm sorry! For the FNP program. I should have specified.

  22. anyone from austin area planning to apply within the next year?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do they really??! Well, the deadline for those semesters must have ended. The only one available is for fall 2016 and the app opens in October and closes in January. And question! Do you know how...

  23. anyone from austin area planning to apply within the next year?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm leaning towards UTA. However, I've looked at utmb, Texas state and Angelo state. But I want to start soon so I may apply for spring - UTA is the only school offering in the spring. How's TAM...

  24. anyone in UTA's fnp program?

    gelli.25 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I plan to apply either for the Spring or Fall. How are the classes going? Do you like it? Is it doable working full-time? I plan on working 3 -10 hour days, plus some call unfortunately. I've...

  25. UTA FNP 2016

    gelli.25 replied to TCUFrogRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    According to their site, it's 97% pass rate. However, I'd definitely prefer semesters. Hope to hear some feedback on here on how classes are