Is anyone out there applying to TWU for the Spring of 2010? Just thought that I would start a group for all of us hopefuls so we could share information and have a way to communicate with each other.
Have you taken your HESI A2 yet? Have you taken all of your pre-reqs? If not, what do you have left to take?
I have taken all of my pre-reqs, and I just took my HESI yesterday. I didn't think it was bad at all, but I prepared for it for about 3 weeks.
If you haven't noticed, TWU has made some slight changes that I think some people will not be happy with. They are taking into consideration the first grade made at pre-req attempts for several of the classes like A&P, micro, and another class. What do you think of this? I wonder how it will change the applicants chances of getting in?
Anny, oh my gosh, the reason that I decided to go into nursing (as my second career) is because my own therapist warned me about the saturated market in the therapist role and the difficulties in finding a job. Not to mention the extreme amount of school it would take (similar to nursing) and without the more guaranteed (yeah, right) job security of nursing once you graduate. I even read the literature from North Texas and they actually advise you not to take their program for lack of jobs. (I'm serious, it says that you will have a difficult time finding work). I have both a therapist and a NP mental health practitioner (different offices, different needs from both) and when I spoke to my NP about becoming a nurse and doing what she does, she talked up the industry non-stop. My mother works in an office with a psychatrist and 9 Mental Health NPs and she loves it. All the ladies there love their jobs. I'm not 100% sure if that's the route I will go, as other specialties have caught my attention but I will say it's still in the top 3. I'm going to go through nursing school with my eyes open to all opportunities and see what "feels right" for me.
I too am the mother of a 5 year old little boy so I'm there with ya.
Butterfly Journey,
That is so awesome! I love to hear about folks working as or working with psych NP's and loving it, and that they are encouraging about following that path. I have had my doubts at times, but I spent over a year thinking about the right path for me, and this just really seemed to be the best. I, too, now that I am this far in the process, want to keep my heart open to other facets of nursing that may call to me. But right now the psych NP path is at the top of my list. Yay for all the 2nd degree Mommies going back to school! I got my first B.S. in 1999, and I have a 9 year old and a 1 year old. :-)
BTW, how many of you ladies on here plan on going further than the BSN at TWU?
I plan on it, especially if the job market for new grads hasn't opened up a bit in the next 2 years. I KNOW that I will be an NP, but I'm not sure of my specialty. Having been at a high level manager position in my previous "life" that's just where I feel most comfortable and I think having the role of an NP would be similar for me. But who knows, this world has thrown me a few curves already, so who knows where I'll end up :)
I have been assuming I would not go past the BSN at TWU, since they don't have a PMHNP track available. If my family stays in TX, I will have to go to UTA for that. My Mom sees a PMHNP at her psychiatrist's office who stated that the UTA program is awesome. My husband is open to relocating after I get my BSN, so I will likely apply to multiple programs, and then decide based on where I am accepted. My husband and I have been considering relocating for a while (we are both native north Texans), and grad school may just be the best reason to move.
You guys are going to be flabbergasted, but I haven't checked it yet today. I'm trying to put it out of my mind. I guess I should right?
BTW Elizabelle, my dh and I are very open to relocating too. I'm a native North Texas as well but my DH is from Austin and would love to get back there. So I'm keeping my options open too. BTW, my psych NP was actually a teacher at UTA and says that the program is awesome and that many of her friends and colleauges have gone through it and speak really highly of it.
BTW, do any of you ladies read any of the other posts on this board? I have to admit that I got discouraged earlier today when I was reading a post from a teacher who was considering going into nursing and all I saw were VERY negative posts about the hours, the night shifts and all the "crap" nurses have to put up with. I have to admit as a second degree-er I actually got down in the dumps for a bit over my choice to become a nurse. I'm seeing so much negativity about the profession either the hours or the fact that there are no jobs for new grads that I'm about to stop reading anything that isn't posted on this thread. Anyone else experience the same thing?
wow...i missed a lot of posts lol. well, im glad everyone is sharing info! yah, I have read that the market is not good right now for new grads, buy my husband works for Baylor and he has given a couple of presentations on the lack of nurses and doctors and he said he just doesnt see how the market can be bad for us. He said that Baylor has an active program right now that recruits nurses from the Phillipines just because Baylor can't find nurses. I agree it is depressing butterfly_journey, but I'm thinking that most of those people complaining have not had careers or degrees in another profession and you know how the grass is always greener on the other side-so I'm pretty sure they are just taking out their frustrations and complaints out on here.
Btw, I did get an email from TWU, but it was for a study abroad program, haha. I freaked out when I first saw it.
You guys are going to be flabbergasted, but I haven't checked it yet today. I'm trying to put it out of my mind. I guess I should right?
BTW Elizabelle, my dh and I are very open to relocating too. I'm a native North Texas as well but my DH is from Austin and would love to get back there. So I'm keeping my options open too. BTW, my psych NP was actually a teacher at UTA and says that the program is awesome and that many of her friends and colleauges have gone through it and speak really highly of it.
BTW, do any of you ladies read any of the other posts on this board? I have to admit that I got discouraged earlier today when I was reading a post from a teacher who was considering going into nursing and all I saw were VERY negative posts about the hours, the night shifts and all the "crap" nurses have to put up with. I have to admit as a second degree-er I actually got down in the dumps for a bit over my choice to become a nurse. I'm seeing so much negativity about the profession either the hours or the fact that there are no jobs for new grads that I'm about to stop reading anything that isn't posted on this thread. Anyone else experience the same thing?
I don't know about you guys, but when I decided to go for nursing I spent HOURS on this forum, reading all sorts of nursing stories. Some of which have been inspiring, and have encouraged my decision to pursue nursing, but many others have been very, very discouraging. Like anyone, I'm sure, I wonder if I am cut out to be a nurse. There are definitely some unhappy nurses out there. I try not to let it get to me. I just remind myself that there are unhappy people in ANY profession. Those who got into it for the wrong reasons, or who had unrealistic expectations of what the job would be like, or who are a bad match for the type of nursing they are doing, or who just fell into a bad position or poorly run department that anyone would be miserable in. Lots of times I have noticed it seems that there are more horror stories out there than good ones, but then it occurs to me that those who are miserable are usually the ones out there complaining, and the happy ones just go about their business, and might not bother to post something as boring as, "Hey! I love my job!" I do try to focus more on the positive ones, but lately I have had to try to limit my time reading personal stories at all, because I have noticed I tend to let it get to me, and it makes me question myself.
The truth is, I'm 32 years old with 2 kids, and I finally feel ready to do something meaningful with my life career-wise. I am ready to commit myself 100% to this path. I know it will not be easy, and I know nursing is not a glamorous career, and that nurses seem at times to be underappreciated. But I also feel very strongly that I have the right skill set to be a nurse. I have an upbeat personality, I care a lot, and I work hard at everything I do. I have a quote hanging on my bathroom mirror that helps me keep things in focus:
"Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere, whole-heartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation."
So for now, I try to remember that and not question myself. So try not to let those stories discourage you! Your happiness is up to you and only you, and from what I see from everyone on this thread and how dedicated they are, I have no doubt that we are destined to succeed.
Elizabelle, you're right. As my dh says "Keep your own weather" (it's a Franklin Covey thing) and I really try to remember that. I think today it's just hitting me harder than usual since I'm not really doing anything that I would normally consider "productive". I feel better about it now, just a momentary lapse I guess :)
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has ever thought of TCU or Baylor for their nursing program? I am also waiting for spring 2010 and wondered why no one ever speak of their nursing program.
And is anyone taking patho in denton, I could use a buddy to study with.
I would take Baylor over TCU because TCU is so far away from me. Baylor is WAY closer. But, I was not going to take religion classes for a nursing school. Now, if I happened to not get in for Spring 2010, I would be willing to do so for Baylor as a second attempt into nursing school. but as a first attempt, I was not willing to spend the extra time and $ to take those classes, especially since it is not needed in nursing school.
yes I totally agree, that is what made me not think about them years ago...TCU is so expensive, but I have been thinking about applying for their Oct 1st deadline. just to have options
elizabelle
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Butterfly Journey,
That is so awesome! I love to hear about folks working as or working with psych NP's and loving it, and that they are encouraging about following that path. I have had my doubts at times, but I spent over a year thinking about the right path for me, and this just really seemed to be the best. I, too, now that I am this far in the process, want to keep my heart open to other facets of nursing that may call to me. But right now the psych NP path is at the top of my list. Yay for all the 2nd degree Mommies going back to school! I got my first B.S. in 1999, and I have a 9 year old and a 1 year old. :-)