RedRaiderBSN13

RedRaiderBSN13 has 3 years experience and specializes in Trauma, Surgical, Burn.

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1. What's the average salary for an experienced nurse in Houston?

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to sun2525's topic in Texas

   $30-40 sounds about right especially if you work around The Medical Center but decreases the further you are from TMC. I have friends who work at TMC that make at least $30/hr with at least 1 year experience. I also have another friend who works in ...

2. Moving to El Paso..looking for RN programs

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to magreen01's topic in Texas

   Hey Magreen01, I couldn't send you a message cuz it seems your inbox is full so here it is! Even though I'm not a parent, I can definitely give you some insight of whats to come. The first semester is very manageable in my opinion. The really ch...

3. A "dating female students in your class" post

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Students

   I agree wit this as well. Earlier this semester I had a thing for this one girl in my class. This was a terrible idea cuz it went the wrong direction. Since then, I been playing catch up cuz my test grades were terrible earlier this semester. There ...

4. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   Wow, thats really surprising to see. I guess our professor told us the wrong thing but this isnt the first time they gave the wrong info thats for sure lol

5. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   The test average steadily increase but its really tough to make up for a lot of people. It's a matter on people "thinking" like a nurse that able you to do well on tests. Tbh, you dont need to know everything about patho just the basic which you will...

6. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   The program has been pretty good so far. First semester was a breeze but second semester is THE hardest semester out of all semester. The seniors also agree with this as well. Most professors are pretty helpful except for tests lol. I remember our fi...

7. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   I'm currently a junior right now

8. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   If ya'll have any question about the program or anything , feel free to ask me or send me a message. My schedule is pretty slow now that I have clinical out of the way :w00t:

9. Texas Tech Traditional BSN Fall 2012

   RedRaiderBSN13 replied to pgevedon's topic in Texas

   Wow yall's acceptance letter came in really early this year. Congrats to all those who got accepted to the program! And for those waiting, be patient its coming lol.

10. Temporary housing in Lubbock,TX?

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to fafine's topic in Texas

    Aliakey pretty much nailed it. As a nursing student at Texas Tech, I only been at Covenant hospital and I enjoyed every single time I clinical at that hospital. Most of the people are great to work with. I'm not really familiar with temporary housing...

11. What to do while waiting for the Nursing program to start?

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to mugs's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I highly recommend getting your CNA license which will help you be more exposed to patient care. I don't have a CNA but it would have been very beneficial in the beginning. For my program, the first couple of weeks were CNA stuff so it was easy for m...

12. Hey guys! Post what you are going to do right after you graduate. I'll start.

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Students

    Now I have the time to think for myself after a crazy first semester of nursing school. Pay of my loans while helping my brother who's going to college once I graduate. Start saving up money to buy a house or a car and begin my retirement plan (no ha...

13. Texas Tech BSN wannabe

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to nicunurse12's topic in Texas

    Texas Tech and Texas Tech Health Science Center are two different schools. The nursing school is under the TTUHSC. So you need to only worry about TTUHSC. You need to apply through (https://portal.nursingcas.org/) and the TTUHSC Merlin website (this ...

14. Texas Tech BSN wannabe

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to nicunurse12's topic in Texas

    yes, there will be a section where you are allowed to put your work experience/volunteer hours and certifications. don't worry about the two classes because you will be allowed to take it during the summer only if you are accepted. (https://portal.nu...

15. Texas Tech BSN wannabe

    RedRaiderBSN13 replied to nicunurse12's topic in Texas

    I believe you have the GPA to get into the program but don't forget extracurricular activities like community services, work experience, leadership position, any non-medical or medical certificates(CNA, pharm tech, computer tech, etc..). Pretty much ...