trebelt03

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1. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

   trebelt03 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

   Our instructors always emphasized that being a nurse is being a teacher; whether it is teaching a patient or a caregiver, or a student nurse, or a community. It is part of being a nurse. There really is no exception, excuse or reason for a RN to be m...

2. What did you do before nursing?

   trebelt03 replied to golson's topic in General Nursing

   I became a mother early in my life so each job was just that, a job. I always wanted to be a nurse and knew it from an early age. Whenever I was in a hospital as a patient, or visiting a friend or family member, I felt drawn to the nursing profession...

3. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   trebelt03 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I quit my corporate job to enter into my first year of college August of 2013 when I was 49 years old. I decided to finally follow my dream of becoming a nurse. My goal was to take my pre-reqs and enroll in the community college nursing program in th...

4. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

   trebelt03 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

   I hope that I didn't come across like I don't appreciate my classmates of any age - I try to keep an open mind to all! I just know that sometimes an older person can come across like a parent and some classmates shy away from that. This has simply be...

5. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

   trebelt03 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

   I begin nursing school on 1/20! Very excited and very nervous....I am older than most classmates, but am hoping that won't be a hindrance in starting up a study group. Will use the advise posted here. Thanks so much!

6. "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

   trebelt03 replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

   We may not know what is happening inside a person's life that causes their somewhat miserable attitude. However, it is very hard to be mean and rude to a smiling heart and a kind soul. So leading with that attitude and maintaining that attitude- no ...

7. TCC Spring 2015 Applicants

   trebelt03 replied to valentine519's topic in Texas

   Based on the powerpoint on TCC's website, we will be scored based on 50% of our HESI score and 50% of our GPA. For example: 4.0 GPA x .50 = 2 points 100 HESI x .50 = 50 points Total = 52 points

8. TCC Spring 2015 Applicants

   trebelt03 replied to valentine519's topic in Texas

   Hi All, I just finished my HESI test today with a 90.5% and will be applying with a 3.5 GPA. Hopefully these scores will be enough to get me in the program! Good luck to everyone! I will be cheering for us all!

9. TCC Spring 2015 Applicants

   trebelt03 replied to valentine519's topic in Texas

   I will be studying the Admission Assessment Exam Review I bought from half priced books. TR library has the book to study if you want to check it out. Also, you can call the testing center the first week of July at 817-515-1066 to sign up for the HE...

10. TCC Spring 2015 Applicants

    trebelt03 replied to valentine519's topic in Texas

    I will be taking A&P II and Micro this summer. I have all other science and core pre reqs completed. I reviewed the application on line so I will have an idea of what needs to be done before application is submitted. ( i.e., shots, CPR classes, e...