oldcrone

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1. How do I get out?

   oldcrone replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   1. So sorry to read this - I truly believe 99% of nurses have been in this dark place at one point (or many, many points) in our careers. You are not alone. 2.I have been here (still there - I think sometimes). 3. Sounds like you are in intense sett...

2. Best to resign or wait it out?

   oldcrone posted a topic in General Nursing

   Situation: After being out of hospital nursing for a year or so, hired at hospital facility a few months ago. Initial facility was great - then they closed it. Was transferred to other facility = horrible internet pt/family review, MDs not satisfie...

3. UTHSC Traditional BSN Spring 2014 Applicants

   oldcrone replied to meganelaine93's topic in Texas

   Oh - this is only the beginning - this school is going to do much more wreched things to you - but you will still have your mind - to take it all in...

4. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   Chaos - bummed....so sorry. Hang in there and UTMB will gain a great student! I'll sacrifice a chicken to the admission Gods for you! Best wishes;)

5. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   Check the mail today - no letter!!!! I guess they went to a special place in the amazon to cut down the special acceptance letter paper tree, floating it back down the Amazon River, grinding it, bleaching in, pressing it to make the paper to send u...

6. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   Oh sorry about the "keep your pecker up!" My husband, reading over my shoulder, just reminded me that is a British thing not an American thing and could be interrupted in a not to say in front of your mother in law kind of way.... So sorry.

7. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   Good luck MAC031!!!!!!!! I am assuming your over all GPA is what got you - correct? Or was it the science GPA? I may have misunderstood them, but the only science I think they look at is A&Ps, Chem (hey take intro - I did), and Nutrition to "...

8. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   So sorry for those who did not get in this round - would re-taking some of your classes improve anything? Re-taking the HESI? No fun, but you gotta do what you gotta do. They need to get more Professors= more spots for good candidates. Best Wishe...

9. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

   oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

   "Holds" refers to information/documentation they need from you but don't have; BUT it does not mean they need it RIGHT NOW. Some of us interrupted these "HOLDS" as positive signs in regards to our acceptance into the program (only to have that confir...

10. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

    Hi all, 1. For the CPR certification (make sure it covers Adult and Pedi) fax your card or documentation (if you have it) to: Atten: Lisa (Maggie is no longer there) at same fax # 713-500-2107 2. Is anyone else having trouble with seeing the Residenc...

11. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

    My sweet husband stayed up two hours past his bed time to re-activate (?) explorer so I could check UTLINK - only to tell us it was not available (it was after 9pm - they shut it off?) So I check this morning, I guess all those Chicken sacrifices pai...

12. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

    I am so crazy, frustrated right now!!!!!!!!!!! I can not get access to UTLINKs - have been trying for two months now - two lessons learned: 1. Do not read allnurses before going to bed - I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight! 2. Must take m...

13. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

    Ok - I don't want to chap anybodies hide - but the lady at student health service (where you will send you shots and CPR records to) said they change every ones holds - you still have to be accepted. I hope she just "has" to say that...but at the sa...

14. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

15. Fall 2011 UT Houston Health Sciences hopefuls

    oldcrone replied to twoy83's topic in Texas

    Hi All, Took my HESI with a raging case of sinusitis and bronchitis - so if my hacking and sniffling disturbed any of you while taking the HESI 12/31/2010 at the Harwin location - I deeply apologize. Being sick for the month of December, I did not g...