etxgal

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1. Funny Names

   etxgal replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

   I've got one: III (three)...and yes that's his name, not nickname. Poor kid! Makes you think back to that commercial of the egg in the frying pan (this is your brain on drugs) LOL!

2. Dec. 07 Grads-lets post here!

   etxgal replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

   age: 35 personal stuff you want to share: married/single/kids/pets: married 13 yrs on 9/11, 3kids, 1 dog and 1 guinea pig school (if you want to share): ut-tyler program you are in: bsn the day you grad: 2nd weekend of dec 07 what you are taking ...

3. Only one more week... till break (yippee)

   etxgal replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

   OMG...I so know what you're talking about...I used to be an A student...now I'm a nursing student My finals are over on the 3rd...but it seems like an eternity until then. We lost 6 and there are a few that won't be moving up with us. wow... at ...

4. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

   etxgal replied to straba's topic in General Students

   University of Texas at Tyler here....graduate Dec 07:monkeydance:

5. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   etxgal replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi! I'm a 1st level student in a BSN program I am 34, married and have 3 kids, 10, 6, and 3. My anticipated grad date is Dec 2007.:mortarboard:

6. Who else is starting Nursing School in January?

   etxgal replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   wohoo! i got my letter...i got my letter i finally got my letter! count me in... orientation on Jan 9th...classes start on Jan 11th :roll :roll Shawna

7. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

   etxgal replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've got 3 kids - a 10 yr old, a 6 yr old and a 2 yr old, go to school full time and also work 30-35 hours per week. I study every moment I get - nap time, in the floor of the bathroom while the kids are splashing away! :wink2: , While I'm cooking ...

8. For those getting ready to go into a nursing program this fall...

   etxgal replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I guess I'm just lucky...my doctor is almost more excited about it than I am and his nurse is extremely supportive too. My doctor actually finds me when he comes to my workplace and takes the time to ask how I'm doing, what I'm studying, etc. Would...

9. YAY!!! I got accepted!!!!

   etxgal replied to TXNURSE26's topic in Pre-Nursing

   YEAH FOR U! CONGRATS!

10. For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    etxgal replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't believe it...it is very passable...just read the passage carefully. I think people make the NET out to be LOT:uhoh3: harder than it really is. Hang in there, you'll do fine. :wink2: Good Luck! Shawna

11. For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    etxgal replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    We should have an answer the 1st week of November....UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! They even extended the deadline for apps due to Hurricane Rita. Anything to make us writhe in agony a little longer Shawna

12. Chem or A&P, which is more difficult?

    etxgal replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Have to agree there...chem is just a matter of repetition...A&P is very time intensive and OMG the memorization! Shawna

13. Useful sites for pre-nursing AND nursing students

    etxgal replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took the NET in August. It wasn't bad at all...not what I was expecting. Basic reading comp and math. My school wouldn't let me use a calculator. They say it should take about 3 hrs, but I was out of there in 1-1/2 and I did extremely well ...

14. Jobs While Student!!!!!!

    etxgal replied to Blue_eyes's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I work in the Paint Dept at Lowe's. I hate it, hate it, hate it! Between freight and boneheads that put cans of paint on the top shelf without the lid on them :angryfire I can't wait to graduate!