mariessas_mom

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1. Net @ Twu

   mariessas_mom replied to longhorn114's topic in Texas

   I am a Junior II at the Dallas/Parkland campus. Of course, I took the net a year ago. Unless it has changed, there was NO SCIENCE ???'s. The only thing they looked at was math and reading comprehension.

2. Net @ Twu

   mariessas_mom replied to longhorn114's topic in Texas

   At TWU, you take the NET after you are accepted. If you don't get a certain score, you stretch your first two semesters out over 3 semesters instead and have to take success classes. The test is mainly reading comprehension, math (some basic algenra)...

3. TWU Admission Requirements

   mariessas_mom replied to jenjen22's topic in Texas

   I am finishing up my Junior II semester at TWU. Our class GPA cut-off was 3.70. The class after us that were admitted had a cut-off of 3.76. As someone mentioned above, they only look at the classes that apply to the nursing program. Also, if you tak...

4. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

   mariessas_mom replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

   I am a student and have had some really great clinical experiences and some really bad ones, often due to what nurse I happen to be working with that day. However, I look at it this way. These nurses are often tired, overworked, and dealing with unde...

5. TWU-Dallas nursing school schedule (full time)

   mariessas_mom replied to mytwosons's topic in Texas

   If you can, take Patho before you start and this will give you a lighter schedule in the Fall. Most people had one day off during the week. Good luck!

6. I am scared and don't know what to do.... HELP PLEASE!

   mariessas_mom replied to ileany11's topic in General Students

   I am so sorry for your loss. I am about to start my second semester of Nursing school. I received my much anticipated acceptance letter 2 weeks after my dad passed away. My clinical instructor also works weekends in ICU and took care of my dad when h...

7. International Scholar Laureate Program??

   mariessas_mom replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

   Mine was like that also, I am 33! My husband has received several things in the mail about school loans and stuff for his college daughter! Hehe! It sounded interesting until I saw that $4500 price tag! Yeah, us struggling college "kids" can really ...

8. I just got my TWU acceptance letter today!!!

   mariessas_mom replied to nanali's topic in Texas

   Any other tips for us Junior I's? The books I used the most were Fundamentals of Nursing (Potter and Perry) and the Physical Exam and Health Assessment (unfortunately, you will know this book back and forward). Books that you need but only occasiona...

9. I just got my TWU acceptance letter today!!!

   mariessas_mom replied to nanali's topic in Texas

   Our clinical instructor was not that tough on us about our shoes. I wore sketchers that had a little bit of pink on them. Several other people had some silver on their shoes. We asked him about these the first time we wore them to lab and he said the...

10. Which of the classes was the hardest?

    mariessas_mom replied to dan the man's topic in Pre-Nursing

    CHEMISTRY was by far the hardest and least interesting for me!!

11. What do you carry your lecture books with?

    mariessas_mom replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    I had one of those rolling backpacks a few semesters ago. Ended up hating it. The wheels would get stuck on stuff, people would trip over it in crowded hallways, and stairs were a big hassle. Went back to my regular backpack and am much happier. All ...

12. I just got my TWU acceptance letter today!!!

    mariessas_mom replied to nanali's topic in Texas

    Hi there! I am currently a Junior I at TWU and I am so happy the semester is almost over! If your orientation is anyrhing like ours was, they will money you to death. First, you have to pay for the background check. Mine was only $20 because I have...

13. TWU Dallas Hopefuls for Spring 2005

    mariessas_mom replied to nurseboudin's topic in Texas

    I used Biology as my elective and it did not count. I wanted it too because I had an A. Did they maybe use your Religion class as your multicultural requirement? Just a thought! I think it does depend on who actually reviews your transcript. We actua...

14. Was told by an aide that I'm not CUT OUT for Nursing

    mariessas_mom replied to tabbeycatt's topic in General Students

    Well said! Aides are a vital and integral part of the health care system. The majority are very good at what they do. However, they do not do the same work as a nurse. Nor do they know the level of critical thinking that someone who has spent 3-5 yea...

15. TWU Dallas Hopefuls for Spring 2005

    mariessas_mom replied to nurseboudin's topic in Texas

    Only those classes you specifically need for the nursing degree count towards your GPA. They do not count your elective or any other extra classes toward your acceptance GPA. They usually take the same amount of people for both Fall and Spring start....