finally03gt

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1. School Shootings

   finally03gt replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

   I did not read the comments before this post, so forgive me if I rehash anything already covered. I am a JR II student in a BSN program, so I am not yet a RN, and I do not have years of experience....

2. Recently Laid Off - Is Nursing for Me?

   finally03gt replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Thank you all for the comments. Just wanted to give an update, and address a few questions from the comments. I am 38, and live in the Houston area, with the medical center downtown being a...

3. Biology I - Biol 1345

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   Final answer. Biology I is a pre-requisite to A&P, but is eligible for CLEP. Just in case this is helpful to

4. Biology I - Biol 1345

   finally03gt posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

   I have been working with my adviser on my course map. It is really important to me to try to get into upper level for Spring of 2018. It seems that Biology I - 1345 is my only stumbling block. My...

5. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

   That's an idea. I looked into the PA option a bit more. Many fewer schools, cost is a good bit higher, and all Face to Face. At least what I was able to find in Texas. The only upside is that...

6. UT Arlington AP BSN online Spring 2017

   finally03gt replied to Jesstad's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   I'm still waiting on my transfer equivalency for the lower-level

7. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

   I did investigate it. My bride (who is an RN) said she felt there was fewer positions for PA's. Another major factor is that I'm nearly 38 with a family to provide for. In about 30 months I can...

8. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

   And I don't think there is enough research in the world to tell me exactly where I want to take this. I just need to point in a general direction, get some experience, and see where I land. Heck,...

9. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

   How about that headache was as intuitive as it sounded. That's a lot of the reason I want to get my practitioner as soon as I can. I am very much interested in the provider

10. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks for the info on adding a

11. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

    I will definitely pursue my practitioner. It the roles offered there that finally gave me the nudge to choose nursing. I actually want to pursue a DNP, but we'll see if I get that far. Psyc does...

12. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

    I was thinking in patient would be the right place for me , at least in the beginning of my career. Nights weekends and holidays are nice to have off, but again after 12 years in the oil patch you get...

13. Does UTA accept for profit school credits?

    finally03gt replied to kevonneo's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I hope it is more efficient..lol There was a note that said any other institutions would be reviewed on case by case, or something to that

14. Does UTA accept for profit school credits?

    finally03gt replied to kevonneo's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I have a non nursing BBA from Sam Houston State, and my university wasn't listed in the equivalency charts either, if that indicates

15. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

    Great points to ponder. I have spent the last 12 years in the offshore oil and gas industry. The last 9 of that working on ROV's (remotely operated vehicles - basically robotic submarines) I got...