LoneStar CyFair College Fall 2009

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Hello everyone!

I just wanted to start a new thread for all of us who will be starting the CyFair program this Fall 2009. Congratulations to all of you!

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To those who are on the wait list, don't give up! From what I've read in the previous threads Lonestar does try to get you into their programs! Good luck to everyone!

does anyone know anything about the varicella vaccine? What if you had the chickenpox as a child. If now record, how do you prove you had them? Does Cy Fair require the vaccine to be administered? I know some colleges only need a letter from you stating that you had them.

thanks

Hi Luckymama!

If you have had chickenpox and you still have the same doctor, you can try to have him write a letter. I'm in the same situation as you, I had chickenpox already when I was younger. My pediatric is probably no longer alive, and if he were, I doubt he would have a record of it, since back then everything was done on paper. What I am going to have to do is to go to a clinic and have blood taken for titer test to prove my immunity to it. You might want to do the same thing. I don't know if a parent's note is acceptable for proof, but you can always ask.

CyFair does require the varicella vaccine (which is the same as chickenpox) for the program. So, if you've already had a bad enough case of chickenpox, then you might not need this vaccine. I posted all the immunizations and tests needed in a previous post, check pg 2 on this thread.

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Hello all. Congrats to all those who have been accepted in the porgram. It must feel Amazing!! I graduated from Cy-Fair college with my Associate Degree in Science this past May. I applied to the program last semester and was unable to get in. So now I am in the process of taking a few of my courses over so that my B's will become A's and also retaking the HESI to boost up those scores as well. The first time I took it I scored a 92% in the math and an 81% in the reading. I was curious to know (If you do not mind) your scores on the HESI and also on the 12 point scale. This is an extremely competitive and stressful process that I am hoping will pay off for me soon. Thank You for your time and GOOD LUCK to you all while in the program.

Hi Candy!

I was told by someone who works in the nursing department that the reading comprehension is what matters most for the HESI score. They will only look at your math score if there's one spot left and you are tied with someone else. Then the person with the highest math score gets in. She also told me although the website says to get in you need at least a 70 (or 75), you should aim for higher. She said it was a rare occasion for someone to get into Cyfair with a reading comprehension score below 80. When pressed by all of the pre-nursing students, she told us to aim for at least an 85 and we should be safe as far as previous entrance statistics go, but that might not be the case when we apply.

My reading comprehension score was 85.11. My total score was 11.4044 out of 12 and I was able to get in the program. This is not even my best score either. I took it at HCC and was able to get a 94 in reading comprehension, but since they don't take HCC I couldn't transfer it to the application. In the end it didn't matter since the 85.11 was good enough to get in.

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The CPR class I listed previously was good. The man who taught it was funny and kept everyone entertained. He had mannequins for everyone in the class and then some. The time seemed to go by fast and before you know it, you're certified.

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Yeah, I enjoyed the CPR class as well. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Time went by pretty fast and met some nice people...

I have a question. Does anybody know what Cyfair's first semester schedule looks like? The curriculum shows the classes but I would like to know what classes are taken online and what times are the others scheduled. TIA.

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CreoleFromtheBoot:

This is what I was able to speculate based on the Fall schedule:

RNSG 1105 starts 08/24/09 ends 10/16/09 is on TW 9:00 - 11:30am or 12:30-3:00pm

RNSG 1209 starts 08/24/09 ends 10/16/09 is on TH 9:00 - 11:00am

RNSG 1115 starts 08/24/09 ends 12/13/09 is on M 9:00 - 11:30am or 12:30-3:00pm

RNSG 1144 starts 10/19/09 ends 12/13/09 is on TW 9:00 - 11:30am or 12:30-3:00pm

RNSG 1146 starts 10/19/09 ends 11/13/09 or starts 11/16/09 ends 12/13/09 it is a distance education course offered online, just choose (if you get to) the date you want to take it.

I'm sure we'll get something during orientation.

To all the nurses who are currently in the CyFair nursing program that started in the Fall, do you have the Summers off, or do you take courses during the summer also?

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thanks djNyla

I would love this schedule cuz I would be able to put the boys on the bus and head off to school instead of having to put them in before and after school programs... save some money! At least for the first semester. I keep reading this program is a four semester program but every curriculum I see there are at least five, so Im also curious to know if we will have the summer off. And if so, how does that work?

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I am a current student at Cy-fair in the ADN program. We do go to school from june 2nd until approx august 15th ( I think) We have class on tuesdays which is Med Surg 1 and clinicals are on thursdays. We are expected to also attend school some mondays, probobly for tests. I'll try and answer any questions you have, just let me know. All I can tell you is be prepared to study alot. When you go to orientation am or pm classes are given out on a first come first served basis so if you prefer the am get there early.

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Ctgirl43

I will be starting the program in the fall and was wondering about the varicella vaccine. what do they consider acceptable proof of having the chicken pox in the past. Will I have to get a titer for that .

Also where can I take the CPR.

Thanks

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luckymama21,

I think you will have to get a titer done if you don't have your records from childhood. Thats what I did. I'll ask people in my class if a letter from youe doctor is acceptable, but I'm pretty sure it won't be... Cy-fair is very particular. I wouldn't suggest taking CPR at any of the colleges it takes way too long like all day 8-5. I looked up on the internet cpr classes american heart assoc and found a woman who did it in her house, it took about 3 hours and I left with my cpr card. remember you need a certain cpr... for health care providers (BLS) let me know if you need anything else I'm off for a couple weeks!

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Thank you ctgirl43!

You have mentioned that you do have to go to school during the summer, does that pertain to students who only start in the Spring or is it for both Spring and Fall? Also, are you allowed a smartphone or some kind of PDA device for clinicals, or do you have to lug around a drug guide book? Thank you in advance!

Luckymama - here's the CPR class I attended last week, it was great! It's about 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.

Instruction By Masters

713-706-3001

2828 Rogerdale Suite #1

Houston, TX 77042

http://www.inbymas.com

The location is in an apartment that has been converted into an office. The class size was about 8 people. When you complete the course, you get the card the same day. The person who taught it was Charles Masters. It is the BLS for healthcare providers (American Heart Association). They offer a class almost everyday except Sunday. The cost is $40 if you pay in cash and $45 if you pay by credit card. There are no extra materials that need to be purchased.

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diNyla,

I believe everyone goes to school the first summer because you are in school 5 semesters. I can't answer your question yet about the PDA because I haven't started clinicals yet but when I know I'll let you know. I noticed people asking about Pharmacology..I took pharm at Kingwood before I applied to cyfair, cyfair took my pharm grade. This was the first year they did that they used to make you test out of the class but all I had to do was fill out a course substitution form I had an A in pharm and I think thats what you had to have. I took pharm 1301 but Cyfair wants you to have pharm 1201, if this helps anyone.

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Congrats to all! I'm in the last week or so of my 1st semester at Cy-Fair and I honestly love it...it is really tough, but the teachers are extremely helpful..you become extremely close with your classmates as well... best of luck and see ya around!

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