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. But, responding to the original post with what I ha...

2. Recently Laid Off - Is Nursing for Me?

   finally03gt replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   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 reasonable drive, and 2 brand new hospitals (Texas Childre...

3. Biology I - Biol 1345

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Texas (UTA)

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

4. Biology I - Biol 1345

   finally03gt posted a topic in Texas (UTA)

   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 adviser says it's a pre-req for A&P I 2457 and ...

5. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

   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 after a few prerequisite's the PA programs are about 3...

6. UT Arlington AP BSN online Spring 2017

   finally03gt replied to Jesstad's topic in Texas (UTA)

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

7. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

   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 have my RN and make a decent wage, then continue to m...

8. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

   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, the last 9 years I worked on Robotic Submarines, tha...

9. Scope of Practice information.

   finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

   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 role.

10. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

    Thanks for the info on adding a specialty.

11. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

    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 not call my name, but I'm open. What do you mean by...

12. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

    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 used to missing that kind of stuff. I do think th...

13. Does UTA accept for profit school credits?

    finally03gt replied to kevonneo's topic in Texas (UTA)

    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 effect.

14. Does UTA accept for profit school credits?

    finally03gt replied to kevonneo's topic in Texas (UTA)

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

15. Scope of Practice information.

    finally03gt replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced

    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 spoiled to only working 60% of the year, so working ...