New "09" Fall Lone Star North Harris Students

[Tyshe]

CONGRATULATIONS :yeah:to all that got accepted into the nursing program at Lone Star College and also the ones put on as alternates (hang in there, I have read good news for alternates in previous threads). Its been a long hard road for some of us and some its prabably been easy. I wanted to start a new thread for North Harris fall "09" students (or who every wants to comment or give tips.) Reading from previous threads I understand nursing school is not an easy tasks. So, hopefully this thread can help us entering into this new life we are about to experience for the next 2 yrs.

I was hoping we can form a study group to jump start us off before school starts. I heard that students usually have their group going by the first day of class. I am a little shy when it comes to meeting new people, but once I am comfortable I fit in just fine. I know from the previous thread a few of us admitted our shyness in a new environment. So, hopefully this thread can help us jump start our group...

Have anyone start working on their CPR, shots, physical and etc. Do anyone have to take pharm this summer? As for me, I have to take pharm this summer. I wish I had already taken it earlier so I could have enjoyed my summer.

[Lizzienick311]

the scrubs etc. store is on the i-45 north feeder road on the right just before you get to robinson rd. their address is:

26456 interstate 45n

spring, tx 77386

ph. 281-419-1981

they have plenty of white scrub tops - they keep them in the back, so you have to try on the colored ones on the racks in the store - they don't let you try on the white ones.... because of people getting make-up on them, etc..... i know i got the littman cardiology iii - but, like said, my parents paid for it. it was around $149.00 or something like that.... if i had to buy it, i would have gone with something cheaper. i hear the cardiology ii is good too.

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[Tyshe]

Ok I will check them out this weekend,, my hubby is also buying my Littman Cardiology with engravement on it from allheart.com, I have read on previous threads the Littman III is very good.....

[Lizzienick311]

Yes, I got the engravement as well!! I hope no one sneaks off with it.. what color did you get? I got black... I know...plain...but I like to match :) Didn't go by the college today..forgot they were closed on Fridays, but will make it by there on Monday morning. :)

[Tyshe]

OH cool, I can see you and I are on the same page,, I told him to order me the plum :) I am crazy about purple... I want to get pretty much every thing in purple.. such as my highlighters and other school materials.. I thought that was so cool we can get engravement... Yes, the college closes on Friday for the summer...I am happy I was able to get all the paperwork end about 2 weeks ago.. I still get nervous when she email us..with updated book list and hep b dates.. So, u are finally finish with your shots as well.. I hate we will not be in the same class for summer, I didnt know we had an option, but there was only one class for 8-12am when I registered, I guess her class went like HOT cakes..

[Lizzienick311]

My scope came today!! So excited!! Okay, so is it true that we can get any style of scrub top as long as they are all white? I bought two at the scrub store, but was looking online and found some cuter ones... I just want to make sure I get the right kind.

[lpaige]

Hello everyone... I was wondering... does anyone know if all the whaley and wong books (the 4 hockenberry books listed) and if all the Medical surgical nursing books (the 3 Ignatavicius and Workman books) come in a bundle at the bookstore? I have been looking on amazon and different sites and some of them come together.... but not all of them. I was just wondering if its possible to buy them in a bundle... that would probaly be cheaper.

[Tyshe]

Hi Lizzienick - sorry it took me so long to respond to you,, I started Pharm on the 9th and its been alot of reading.. So, do you like your new scope? In orientation they did mention we can get any kind of top we want as long as it is white, that also apply for the bottoms, as long as they are teal... I emailed you a week ago, I hope I emailed it to the correct address.

Ipaige- I have not purchased my books yet, I wish I could help you,, did you try contacting the bookstore? I did get a chance to research some of the books on Amazon, Border and Barnes and Nobles, I am sure they are cheaper than the school book store.

[Lizzienick311]

Hey Tyshe - I got your email - I just haven't had a chance to reply, but will as soon as I post this -

I got 2 white tops from the scrubs etc. store in the woodlands, but I think I am going to return them and purchase a couple that I found online that I liked the style much better.

I bought the 3 books that they said we needed for the Prep for Basic Care course - I plan on purchasing the rest little by little because they are so expensive. I bought them off Amazon and haven't looked on Barnes and Noble's website yet.... but will....

What's everyone up to?

[Lizzienick311]

Another question - I got my nursing ID badge made last week... Are we supposed to wear it on a lanyard or something around our necks?

[Tyshe]

You are so right,, we do need books for the prep class.. I forgot,,,.. I will get them ASAP.. Thanks for reminding me.. I thought we didnt need any books for that class... I am not sure about the nurse badge.. Did you get it from the Library? I remember in orientation they said we had to get them from the Library... How much did it cost or was it free?

[angels_eyes4884]

hi guys... im also a student for the new 09 nh nursing department... i was an alternative to begin and then got lucky to be part of this class. yeheyyyyyyyyyy anyways very excited for this coming monday... ummm 1 question i know we need 3 books for this summer class... fundamentals of nursing by taylor, taylor's clinical nursing skills by lynn, and last one have no idea can someone tell me plsss thank you all...

[lpaige]

The three books are: Fundamentals of nursing, and then the 2 taylor clincal nursing skills books. One is a nursing process approach and the other is the skills checklist. Hope this helps. I have been pricing books and it seems like amazon is the cheapest so far. If anyone finds somewhere cheaper... please post the website on here.