lemonlimeEMT

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1. UT Houston NET

   lemonlimeEMT replied to elenanas777's topic in Texas

   I would brush up on your math skills if it has been a little while for you. And definately brush up on your english/grammar skills. The science stuff was pretty broad, and with the prereqs required, you should be fine. For me, and a lot of other p...

2. 2009 Grads

   lemonlimeEMT replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in General Students

   May 2009 here I come!!!!!!

3. Do you have to plan and fund your own graduation?

   lemonlimeEMT replied to Tayloran's topic in General Students

   We have to fund and plan our own pinning ceremony.

4. Clinical Rotations?

   lemonlimeEMT replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

   for me, it is: semester 1: med-surg semester 2: med-surg/gero semester 3: pedi/ob OR psych-mental health semester 4: do the rotation you didn't do (pedi/ob or psych) semester 5: high acuity/community

5. NCLEX book not on book list

   lemonlimeEMT replied to kat von b's topic in General Students

   I agree, BUY ONE ANYWAY!!! I didn't buy mine until the second semester, but once I did, I've used it to study ever since!!

6. Med-surg, Peds...........

   lemonlimeEMT replied to 2bRnKim's topic in General Students

   Review your A&P, Micro, and Patho!! Having those topics "fresh" in your head instead of rusty will help you out a lot. Also, spend some time getting familiar with medical terminology, if you are not already. To help you out over the course of th...

7. THE NS To-Do List

   lemonlimeEMT replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in General Students

   -stethoscope that worsk for you-sturdy, comfortable shoes that fit your school's uniform requirements-NCLEX review book that you like-a good Care Plan book-pen light-bandage scissors-small notebook (pocket size will do) to write down notes during cli...

8. Need Help! Nursing Care Plan

   lemonlimeEMT replied to wjddnjs's topic in General Students

   I agree, get a good care plan book!! Your life will be so much easier. Ideally, they want you to be able to come up with appropriate interventions on your own, but as a new student, sometimes it is very hard to get started. A good care plan book wil...

9. orentiation

   lemonlimeEMT replied to scotch's topic in Pre-Nursing

   where whatever you want! If they require any kind of dress code or uniform, they will let you know ahead of time. Otherwise, wear whatever clothes you like, as long as they are appropriate (i.e. no excessive cleavage, no midrifs showing, etc.). The...

10. What are you doing this summer?

    lemonlimeEMT replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    summer off? ahhh...i remember those. haha today I started the first day of my summer semester: psychiatric nursing. Joyful.

11. Info On UT Houston

    lemonlimeEMT replied to idbeme's topic in Texas

    As far as "is the program good"? Well UT-Houston has one of the top programs in the nation. It's Doctorate and Masters programs are ranked in the (I believe) top 10%. As far as the BSN programs, it feeds right in to the renowned Texas Medical Center...

12. Importance of Study Groups

    lemonlimeEMT replied to NiesyLuv0o's topic in General Students

    I think that last part you said was key. Study groups (when done right) can be invaluable, but they don't replace independent study.

13. Am I weird?

    lemonlimeEMT replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

    what a great idea!! I am such a shower hog! I have been known to take multiple showers a day. That is such a clever way to multitask!! haha. Thanks!

14. Give me a day in the life at clinicals!

    lemonlimeEMT replied to carebear1976's topic in General Students

    The first time I went to the hospital to "pick" a patient, the patient refused to have me take care of him because I was a student. So I picked another patient and didn't go near that other guy's room all day. I guess I just stopped asking if I coul...

15. Starting classes in August... But I want to start studying now...

    lemonlimeEMT replied to Hey There Elizah's topic in General Students

    And I agree, that medical terminology isn't all that difficult, but if you are trying to learn the basic medical terms while you are learning the complex disease processes or nursing theory, it can get a little overwhelming. I took a medical terminol...