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1. When do we learn how to start an iv

   ginabanina replied to VampRN's topic in General Students

   We learn IV in Level II which I just started. My check off is Monday and after that I will be able to hang a primary, IVPB, push meds and start an IV with my clinical instructor present. I cannot believe there are so many programs out there that do...

2. Best NCLEX Review

   ginabanina replied to RainbowGirlNurse's topic in General Students

   I'm only level II but a friend of mine swears by www.hurstreview.com. It is an online study and she suggested that I get it over the summer between levels II and III (costs $300 for the 3 months, and then $50 per month anytime you need a refresher)....

3. What is your ACC (Austin Community College) Ranking?

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Looks like my ranking was high enough!!! I got the ACC acceptance e-mail yesterday. WoooHooo! At first I was so excited and now the "oh my goodness what have I gotten myself into" phase has kicked in :-) PS: Just as a FYI, if you are an ACC studen...

4. What is your ACC (Austin Community College) Ranking?

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   emileth, I originally heard end of March, then June, then by next Monday and now by first of May.... who the heck knows! I'm hoping for another situation like last semester w/ no waiting list! I think they are just being overly cautious because last ...

5. What is your ACC (Austin Community College) Ranking?

   ginabanina posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just curious as to what the range is as far as rankings for ACC. Mine is 50.272727 and I have no idea if that is good or bad. I did just get a note from the ADN office saying "We are hoping to notify students by the beginning of May." Not going to h...

6. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As far as GPA goes.... mine for Temple is 3.8 and 3.7 for ACC. Last year I didn't get into Temple w/ a 3.4 gpa but I did horribly on the NET and that brought my score WAAAAY down so it's not just about GPA. For the love of christmas I'm just tired of...

7. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think you are correct.... a short man with an attitude LOL I've never been so glad for a class to have ended in my entire college career!

8. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've heard that you pretty much have to know someone to get one of the spots and I think you have to have completed RNSG 1105 through ACC and then apply for a clinical asst. or patient care tech position through either Seton or St. David's ..... not ...

9. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

   ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You are welcome... glad you found it helpful :) Yes, I applied for both, hoping to get into one for the fall. I live in Pflugerville, so I'm with you as far as ACC being preferable. With gas prices the way they are, the commute would break me LOL Eit...

10. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

    ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

    ftp://www.bon.state.tx.us/RN-5YR-06.pdf This is a comparison of NCLEX pass rates.... Aside from the pass rate, I've heard it is pretty much equal as far as getting a job when it's all said and done. I do hear more positive things about Temple from a ...

11. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

    ginabanina replied to ginabanina's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I've been taking pre-reqs (both at ACC & Temple) since early 2005... I had to do it one class at a time and now I'm done with everything and am taking my final pre-req (RNSG 1105) this semester. I wish I had the patience to go the BSN/UT route bu...

12. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    ginabanina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas

    Hello all! I'm a native Texan born and raised in Port Lavaca but I've lived in Pflugerville for about 12 years now. I'm married w/ 2 boys ages 8 and 12. I have a Health Administration degree from Texas State (SWT). I'm working on my second degree and...

13. Immunization Records

    ginabanina replied to kasperas's topic in General Students

    First of all congrats on getting accepted As far as immunizations, depending on what is required for your program, I'd just get an antibody titer done if you are fairly sure you had a certain vaccination or the actual illness (ex. chicken pox). The...

14. Advice for ADN NS

    ginabanina replied to amybethf's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for this post.... Very nice to hear encouraging words. I truly believe that whatever the task, a positive attitude is 99% of the battle! That's why I have a positive attitude that this year is my year. I WILL make it into a program by golly....

15. Anyone applying to ACC (Austin Community College) or Temple College for Fall 2008???

    ginabanina posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm new to allnurses community but just recently turned in my applications to both Austin Community College and Temple College. I've not applied to ACC before and was turned down last year by Temple but I did really bad on the NET compared to other ...