karinagaines4

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1. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   Hi guys! Sorry I haven't been able to get back to you lately (nursing school probz haha) Yea the UNLV bookstore site doesnt show the textbook names, I had to get them all when the professors posted their syllabi. Anyway here are all the textbooks! ...

2. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   bunsiebooboo No problem! I'm glad I could help! As far as study tips.... where do I start haha! Things like whether to read before or after class, that really depends on personal preference. I tried reading before and I found out I learned better rea...

3. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   They have to be as white as possible, if the brand logo is like silver (like sketchers or nike or new balance) thats okay. A VERY little bit of silver or light grey but no other colors. And make sure they have laces and are all leather. They cannot h...

4. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   Hi bunsiebooboo :) I bought all of my books used online through amazon and just whatever sites I could find them. It saved me LOTS of money. The only thing is with the "Fundamentals of Nursing" book, you need to buy the online access separately if y...

5. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   Yea i could not remember the exact prices! haha! I think kzato12 was more accurate xD. As far as the scrubs I purchased one through online (they are just way too expensive) and bought extras from a scrub store (scrubs and beyond). The ones we purchas...

6. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   HI kzato12 ! Im excited too! And definitely any advice you guys need, if I can help in any way feel free to ask! This semester should be tons of fun (hard work but fun kinda squeezed in) haha!

7. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   AND CONGRATULATIONS!

8. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   Debit or credit is fine (it just can't be cash since you will be paying for everything online during your first orientation). I wish I could remember exactly but I think the background check was 50.00 and the scrubs were 100, I believe. At least for ...

9. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

   karinagaines4 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada

   Hey guys! Congrats to everyone who got in! woo! My name is Karina and I got in for the fall 2013. Long story short I have to retake certain classes with the spring of 2014 so now I will be in your graduating class!! Woo! I cant wait to meet my new cl...

10. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 replied to karinagaines4's topic in General Students

    I agree this was very helpful!!! Thank you so much! I too have been wondering about registration and if I am supposed to be choosing my classes on my own on the MyUNLV website.. Anyway thanks again! Maybe Ill see you guys around sometime!

11. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 replied to karinagaines4's topic in General Students

    Thank you!!! That post really did help a lot as well! Sometimes I get intimidated because I have heard so many classmates over the years talking about how they work as CNAs, volunteer, or have some kind of experience in the field, even if its minima...

12. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 replied to karinagaines4's topic in General Students

    Thanks again guys! I literally don't know ANYONE in the program. So Ive been feeling really lonely and nervous lately. It's nice to finally talk with other students!!

13. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 replied to karinagaines4's topic in General Students

    :) Hi classmate! Congrats to you as well! We did it! I'm right there with you as far as how I learn new information. It takes me a bit to catch on, but then it just clicks and I got it! Working is a bit of a necessity for me, so Ill probably just wo...

14. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 replied to karinagaines4's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for all your advice! I went to Spring Valley High school. Wow! You have a lot on your plate! That makes me feel better knowing that it IS possible. It seems like people have only been telling me that having a job while in nursing s...

15. ACCEPTED in to UNLV SON!

    karinagaines4 posted a topic in General Students

    Yay! I was accepted in to the UNLV nursing program on my first try! It really is a dream come true.. but I already have so many questions and fears I am very curious of current or previous UNLV nursing students and their thoughts about the program i...