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1. What is TWU like?

   rmg5353 replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in Texas

   can you please tell me what twu is like? what are the tests like? what are clinicals like? ok, as far as tests, thats kinda hard to describe. there is a trend in almost all classes though. they are really trying to prepare you for the nclex and use t...

2. What is TWU like?

   rmg5353 replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in Texas

   I really like TWU Houston. The instructors (for the most part) are very helpful and want to see the students succeed. The clinical sites vary, but most are in the Med center. I have my clinical site at Ben Taub. Our building is brand new, they only t...

3. TWU Houston Fall 2009

   rmg5353 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas

   I was looking on blackboard and I'm only showing patho listed. Under books he has listed the 4th ed... but on the paper that Dr. Ayers gave us it has the 3rd edition. Anyone know what edition we really need? Are there any others on the list that have...

4. TWU Houston Fall 2009

   rmg5353 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas

   Are there any other late comers on the board? We are supposed to be having an advisement session this next monday to register, etc. Did you guys buy your own scrubs? I think I am going to do that... I know of a place (Uniform Factory Outlet) that sel...

5. TWU Houston Fall 2009

   rmg5353 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas

   Ok, i'm kinda freaking out. I was reading some posts ... and feel really out of the loop! have I missed a lot? Do you know how much the program costs? at least for the first year? What else we have to buy in addition to books and what are the books ...

6. TWU Houston Fall 2009

   rmg5353 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas

   Nhoward, hows the fall schedule look? I still havent received my paperwork (I just found out yesterday). I'm not sure when our orientation is? Will we be having clinicals the first semester? Thanks!

7. TWU Houston Fall 2009

   rmg5353 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas

   Hi Everyone, I just got offered a slot at the Houston campus and I took it! I will be living with my sister in Galveston. Does anyone know of any transit? or commuter train that runs between the two cities? or Is there anyone wanting to rideshare? I ...

8. HESI EXAM

   rmg5353 replied to RNJD77's topic in Texas

   Yeah, they have now added it as one of their FAQ's on their website. The test is $85. lol. http://www.twu.edu/nursing/bs_hesi.asp Yeah, I'm not too thrilled about having to take the test again. I know UTA doesn't require the sciences and TWU does......

9. HESI EXAM

   rmg5353 replied to RNJD77's topic in Texas

   just curious if anyone is applying to UTA and TWU. I have taken the HESI for UTA but when I asked if I can send those scores to UTA, they told me that I would have to retake it because of 'paperwork' issues. Just wondering if anyone else has run into...

10. UTA Fall 2009?

    rmg5353 replied to rmg5353's topic in Texas

    yeah, i know exactly where you are coming from. quick question, and i emailed an advisor about it but when i was looking on their website: http://www.twu.edu/nursing/bs_admission.asp and i read this: "admission to upper division nursing courses is b...

11. UTA Fall 2009?

    rmg5353 replied to rmg5353's topic in Texas

    Im retaking a History and possibly my A&P. I made B's but really need to boost my GPA.

12. UTA Fall 2009?

    rmg5353 replied to rmg5353's topic in Texas

    Goopsy, I received a letter last week and I didn't get in! Yeah, I'm really bummed. I am going to retake a few classes over the summer and reapply for spring. :) wish me luck. How about you? when are you applying? where?

13. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    rmg5353 replied to shasta12's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Polska, Me Too! I kinda knew my GPA wasn't high enough but I applied anyway hoping that my NET score would outweigh my GPA. I guess it just didn't cut it. Keeping my fingers crossed for UTA. I really like their program so far. They are really focused...

14. UTA Fall 2009?

    rmg5353 replied to rmg5353's topic in Texas

    yes, i did interview at UTA. I'm so nervous. You know how you know what you want to say but sometimes it doesn't come out as planned.... yeah, there were a few questions that shouldn't have thrown me off but i wasn't expecting them.... We shall know ...

15. Applying for Tarrant County College Nursing, fall 2009

    rmg5353 replied to zhengalexmiao's topic in Texas

    mmrush, thats interesting considering at the info session they said that you do not need PE and speech to apply, just before you start classes.... so, theoretically you could take them over the summer. I'm wondering if they kicked my app out b/c i do...