Islandgirl245

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1. UTHSCSA Spring 2011 Hopefuls

   Islandgirl245 replied to keili30's topic in Texas

   congratulations on getting in!! i am a first semester student and remember how nervous i was the few months before starting school. one suggestion: sign up for your parking pass as soon as possible. most likely you will be stuck parking in lot 17, ...

2. Kicking myself in the butt- may not be able to start NS..

   Islandgirl245 replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

   My clearance from the BON only took about 2 weeks...hopefully that is some reassurance for you. Good luck with everything.

3. Hand washing technique: point fingers up or down?

   Islandgirl245 replied to cmw6v8's topic in General Students

   In the operating room we point our hands up b/c you'll recontaminate your hands if they were pointing down. Your upper arms are considered unsterile anyways even though you are gowned. Hope that helps some....

4. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

   Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

   Do you know how often the shuttle runs?

5. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

   Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

   I went to get my parking permit and the office said they won't be issuing them out until 1 August; BUT you can go online and purchase it and print out the receipt and bring that in in August so that you won't have to wait..:)

6. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

   Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

   I registered for classes last week...I just wanted to make sure I got the clinical rotation that I wanted. I also have to do all my VA stuff so that's why I did it kind of early. Also, if you guys are looking for cheap stethoscopes go on to Medisav...

7. Accepted to NS? What was your GPA?

   Islandgirl245 replied to chg05's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had a 3.78 cumulative...I think as long as you have at least a 3.5 you are good to go

8. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

   Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

   zx7chelle, I just received my blue card today. I faxed them a copy to clear my hold. Did you get yours yet?

9. Do you remember???

   Islandgirl245 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

   They kept postponing the date the letters were to be sent out...When I received the letter (after waiting for the mailman everyday that week) I cried and got down on my knees and thanked God.

10. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

    I am pretty sure it is the orange top with black bottoms. Does anyone know how long the background checks take to clear? I did mine about 2 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything.

11. Education is at a Stand Still

    Islandgirl245 replied to wtrang's topic in General Students

    I think you should just work a semester...I think the CNA program will be a waste of time, you might get complacent and just remain a CNA instead of getting your bachelors...Did you find out what was the average GPA they accepted last semester? that ...

12. UT 2011 Hopefuls - Questions / Concerns

    Islandgirl245 replied to pathei_mathos's topic in Texas

    Hi, Well I just got accepted to UTHSCSA Fall 2010...I ordered the TEAS study guide from the makers of the TEAS test and it helped a lot!! As far as the science portion, study up on geology as well...yes geology!!! My GPA was a 3.85 cummulative and a ...

13. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

    Thanks guys for the advice. If there is anything else that you can think of that will help us out, I am sure we are all up for suggestions!!!

14. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

    Hi AznPlayR99, I am starting in the fall and I had a few questions for you: what should we expect our first day of class? What do you suggest us doing/purchasing to help keep organized (any suggestions would help..) I have heard HORRIBLE things abou...

15. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas

    Hey friendlysmile, No, I am not from Hawaii. I am 1/2 dominican and 1/2 jamaican; so I guess that considers me an islandgirl, right? Anywhoo, did you get in???? I am so excited:yeah: