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I haven't seen anything either. Have y'all done the Canvas orientation? Sheeeesh it's long I just looked, but I didn't see a Facebook group for us. Also, did anyone actually get an email about the StrengthQuest assessment thing? They keep referencing it, but I never got the email about I paid.

Hey y'all. Christina just released a hold on my account (that I didn't even know I had), and now I have access to the Canvas ORG-Mission orientation! Also, has anyone ordered books yet? I'm trying to decide if I want to order now or wait until they release our tuition payment info.

@Houstongal11 another Houstonian! Lol.

I'm going to try my hardest to go and stay full-time lol, but I'm also working full-time as well so we'll see!

Hi there! I applied and just got my unofficial acceptance today! They said that official notices should go out in the next couple of business days

Hey everyone, So I'm having a hard time finding detailed course descriptions for FNP programs. From what I have gathered, a lot of the courses are research-based (definitely important). However, how much time (if any) is spent on things such as diagnostic readings, lab interpretation, central line placement, suturing, etc.? Is most of it learned during clinical ("on the fly") as you go, or our we taught these things and then learn to enhance those skills during clinicals? Of course, we pick up on some of these things as general nurses, but do we learn how to do it from a provider's POV in school? I understand that it varies depending on the type of program (FNP vs. ACNP) and how much of the program is online vs. classroom-based. I'm particularly curious about UTMB, UT Tyler, and UTHSC in Texas. I apologize for my ignorance on this topic in advance, but any info from anyone enrolled in or graduated from these programs would be appreciated!!

Thanks everyone. I'll look into ACNP as well. But to my original question. Does anyone have an insight on the programs themselves?

Thank you for that insight! I'm 100% planning to get my RNFA certification. ACNP would be nice, but I don't have the critical care experience required to get into certain ACNP programs. I also don't plan to work inpatient for very long if at all. I was thinking that FNP would give me a bit more flexibility long term.

Hey y'all! So I've recently decided that I may want to go back to school for my FNP w the goal of being a Surgical NP in the future. Currently in the "find a program" stage. I've been combing this website, but I'm having trouble finding a single thread w a wide variety of info on the different programs in Texas. It's all scattered. So if anyone is currently in or has graduated from the following programs, I'd really appreciate some feedback on your experience there. Top choices so far: UTMB, UTHSC, UTTyler, TWU and UofH. Info on Baylor, Tech, TCU, and Texas A&M CC would be nice to have too. Btw, I live and work in Houston currently. Thanks in advance!

Well there's hardly any Texas representation here so.. Location: Houston Experience: BSN RN - 1 year and some change Specialty: Med/Surg soon to be OR (pay won't change aside from extra for call) Facility: Level 1 Trauma Hospital Pay: $31/h + $4.50/h night diff + $1/h weekend + 8% "geographical diff" New Grad Pay: $28/h + 5% geo diff + all the above

Thank you! My thinking was that since my actual work experience is so limited and I'm still fairly fresh out of school, my clinical experience would show more variety in terms of the things I've been exposed to, right? Especially since the work experience I have is not related to the area I want to be in. Maybe not

Hey y'all. So I need help with the format of a resume for a nurse w 1 year RN experience. I can't find anything consistent online. I'm assuming it's a little different than that of a new grad since I now have some actual nursing experience. Here's what I have: Personal Information (name, email, etc.) Overview/Intro Statement Licensure/Certificates/Training (this section is pretty lengthy) Skills Highlights Work Experience Clinical Experience Education Organizations/Memberships/Community Service (also lengthy) Everything in bold is what I feel is probably in the wrong order. I should mention that I'm currently in a residency program and working on an evidence-based project. Would that kind of info go in the last section? And is community service necessary to include? The whole thing at this point is about 1.5-2 pages. Please reply if you can, I'm planning to apply to positions starting in June. Thanks so much!

Hi everyone! So as long as I've had an account w this site, I've never made a post until now! However, I have questions about a few hospitals in Dallas, so here we go. A little background: I graduated w my BSN/RN last August and started working at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston as a part of a new grad residency program in October. That puts me at about the 6 month mark of working as a full fledged RN. My hospital switches you to RN I status after orientation, so that's what I'm technically classified as now. I currently work on an Acute Med-Surg unit specializing in transplants. I absolutely love my unit and co-workers! What I don't love is the city. Among other things, I'm just too far from my immediate family. I'm having to drive way to far too often to see them. Plus my parents are getting older and I don't want them on the road trying to come to see me so far away, etc. With that being said, I've decided to move to Dallas once my residency is finished this October (2017). My question boils down to this: which hospital in Dallas would y'all recommend if I'm trying to get into the perioperative (1st choice) or ICU setting? I'm currently looking at UTSW and Texas Presby Dallas mainly. Possible also Parkland and Baylor. Are any of these hospitals more open to hiring someone like me to those units? And I of course have to ask about pay, currently making $28 wo shift diff. Benefits are meh, as I don't have any kids or a spouse currently. Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post!! :)

Hi everyone! So as long as I've had an account w this site, I've never made a post until now! However, I have questions about a few hospitals in Dallas, so here we go. A little background: I graduated w my BSN/RN last August and started working at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston as a part of a new grad residency program in October. That puts me at about the 6 month mark of working as a full fledged RN. My hospital switches you to RN I status after orientation, so that's what I'm technically classified as now. I currently work on an Acute Med-Surg unit specializing in transplants. I absolutely love my unit and co-workers! What I don't love is the city. Among other things, I'm just too far from my immediate family. I'm having to drive way to far too often to see them. Plus my parents are getting older and I don't want them on the road trying to come to see me so far away, etc. With that being said, I've decided to move to Dallas once my residency is finished this October (2017). My question boils down to this: which hospital in Dallas would y'all recommend if I'm trying to get into the perioperative (1st choice) or ICU setting? I'm currently looking at UTSW and Texas Presby Dallas mainly. Possible also Parkland and Baylor. Are any of these hospitals more open to hiring someone like me to those units? And I of course have to ask about pay, currently making $28 wo shift diff. Benefits are meh, as I don't have any kids or a spouse currently. Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post!! :)

Lauren, I follow you on Instagram and Snapchat. I'm so happy to see that you're on allnurses as well! I'm a nursing student and have always struggled with the balance of nursing and fitness. Your story has inspired me to restart my fitness journey, so thank you!!!