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  1. UTMB Summer '09 Applicants

    AggieQT replied to Bazooka's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just wanted to wish all of you that have interviews good luck! If they are interviewing you, that means they are really interested in you. The interview is so that they can make sure that nursing is...

  2. Getting first nursing job in this economy

    AggieQT replied to cameron764's topic in General Nursing

    I am set to graduate with my BSN here in 2 months and the Houston area has a pretty bad job market for new grads. Due to the economy and more pressing Hurricane Ike (which practically shut down a...

  3. San Antonio Texas payscale for NICU

    AggieQT replied to Kittypower123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure if there is a difference from one specialty to another but I was just offered two positions with two different San Antonio Hospitals and they said the GN rate (meaning all GNs) at both...

  4. UTMB Summer '09 Applicants

    AggieQT replied to Bazooka's topic in Texas Nursing

    DMDTX (ha I know you) I agree with you... my advice is to be excited about being a nurse and being a student at UTMB (or whatever school you apply to and get interviewed at) Do a little research about...

  5. Hello everyone, gotta a question for Texas students

    AggieQT replied to PurpleMyst's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am about to graduate and we have to take the exam... it is basic laws and regulations most nurses already know and they teach in school... also, you can taken the exam online at home and its open...

  6. San Antonio RNs,,, GN/Job Question

    AggieQT replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone????

  7. UTMB Fall 2008

    AggieQT replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Deb those GPAs and such will give you a good chance at getting an interview... be sure you sweeten your application/interview by having volunteer experience (preferably healthcare) but any type is...

  8. Tips to survive nursing school... I need your help!

    AggieQT replied to AggieQT's topic in General Students

    these are great! I really appreciate it! Keep them

  9. Fundamentals of chem :(

    AggieQT replied to twinjeep97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was taking my pre reqs... and actually to this day, if I didn't understand the material and asking the professor wasn't getting me anywhere, I went to my trusty best friend... google!!! If you...

  10. Got Rejected

    AggieQT replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My suggestion is this... if you want to do psych then go for it... but... have you thought of the main reason for taking additional classes? I mean the fact that you were rejected? Most admissions...

  11. UTMB in the News

    AggieQT replied to theclowny's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok I am not faculty but I do know that the HC article posted above has half truths and isn't reporting the whole story. All I know is this... they complain about UTMB being in trouble... and who...

  12. UTMB Fall 2008

    AggieQT replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm sorry you feel that way... but you never know! But I DO KNOW for a fact that they are only taking 45 because they are moving to a twice a year admissions. Instead of 90-100 being accepted once a...

  13. UTMB Fall 2008

    AggieQT replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on the interview... I was told that most, if not all, people that were chosen for interviews were notified via email this past week. Good luck to those who were notified, it says a lot about...

  14. CNA school in Houston

    AggieQT replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in Texas Nursing

    Practically any community college with a nursing department will offer CNA training... contact the continuing education departments and they will let you know... Lone Star College (old name North...

  15. UTMB Fall 2008

    AggieQT replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Those emails you keep getting are coming form enrollment services not the school of nursing. They are also automated emails that everyone gets... They haven't let you, or anyone know anything yet...

  16. Flomax For Women?

    AggieQT replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I am a female and every time I pass a kidney stone I get a months supply of it... maybe it is just my urologist, but when I questioned him about it the first time, he said it is his standard

  17. UTMB Fall 2008

    AggieQT replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    As of last week they were still making decisions as to who will get interviews... this week is Spring Break so there is limited staff (don't expect to get an answer this week) April 1st may be a lil...

  18. Must be a CNA to Get Into Nursing School?

    AggieQT replied to CLUVRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    there are some schools that require it and some that don't... im my opinion whether your school makes it a requirement or not I think you should go and get one.... I did before I started my program...

  19. UTMB or UT-Houston?

    AggieQT replied to lifeofjoy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would also have to say UTMB, then again I am biased as well... I am a current student... and need I add that we have the current highest NCLEX pass rate in the state!!! I have friends in both bacc2...

  20. UTMB Applicants

    AggieQT posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone else apply to UTMB? Just wondering if anyone else it out there waiting in

  21. Utmb

    AggieQT replied to nicdem's topic in Texas Nursing

    they are doing interviews, i know for a

  22. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    AggieQT replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just to say... I live in Houston and have worked at two of the major hospitals here in the medical center... and from what I have seen there has never been a ratio higher than 1:6... and that is only...

  23. UTMB Applicants

    AggieQT replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually you didn't overdress... "professionalism" is MAJOR here at utmb... I'm currently a student and speak with some of the people who make the admissions decisions regularly and that is one of the...

  24. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    AggieQT replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I was born and raised in the Houston area and have lived there my whole life. I just finished my first semester of a BSN program and am so excited about the next two weeks of not "thinking"... I...

  25. I'm a nursing student and can't get a hospital job!

    AggieQT replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm I wonder what part of town you are in. I got called for a job as a tech at a hospital in north houston within 3 days of filling out the online application. I had NO experience except a CNA course...