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  1. Anyone applying to Lone Star College System?

    misserella8036 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied to the ADN program a couple weeks ago. I have 11.66 Points. Anyone

  2. I got in!!!!!

    misserella8036 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am so happy right now! I just checked the mail and got my acceptance letter in the mail! I have worked so hard for this- it has finally paid off! Whoo hoo! Lonestar applicants check your...

  3. Second Guessing Future as an RN

    misserella8036 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting my last year of nursing school and recently took a job as a nurse tech on a med-surg unit. Well - to put it lightly I HATE it! I get treated like a piece of garbage. The nurses run...

  4. The HR office is driving me nuts!

    misserella8036 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently offered a job at a local hospital pending my background check. It has been two weeks and they still don't have it processed! The head nurse from the floor has been touching base with me...

  5. Can I still get the job?

    misserella8036 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a Nursing Student and I had an interview scheduled last week (for a tech position) - I had a true emergency in the middle of the night. Well I called to reschedule and they let me. This is...

  6. Can I still get the job?

    misserella8036 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    I got the job!! Thanks everyone for your

  7. applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    misserella8036 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was reading thru you're responses and I had to comment - It feels like just yesterday I was in ya'lls shoes - now I'm finishing my first year of Nursing School! I wanted to wish everyone luck on...

  8. Houston Area Student Nurse Externships for the summer?

    misserella8036 replied to life_student's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm wondering the same thing - I think we'll have to call the hospitals for

  9. Question for all you future Lone Star Nurses.

    misserella8036 replied to Faith_27's topic in Texas Nursing

    You also get points for how many required pre reqs you have finished. You won't get enough points unless you have finished all your pre reqs except maybe

  10. applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    misserella8036 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    Montgomery has a wayyyyy better program. They get to go to good hospitals for clinicals - and it's a better teacher-student ratio. It's more challenging but they turn out good

  11. Getting discouraged with internships

    misserella8036 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

    Same kinda thing happened to someone I know - they got a highly competitive externship because they had a family member in "high places." It really sucks that it's usually "who" you know and not...

  12. applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    misserella8036 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    I go to Tomball - but North harris had a really low cut off this year. I bet you will get

  13. What kind of Nursing school drama in your school?

    misserella8036 replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Students

    When I first started NS I almost got sucked into that crap. Then I took a step back - I changed seats and only talk to people who act like "adults." I just ignore people when they gossip. Remember -...

  14. What do you wish students knew?

    misserella8036 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine sitting around at clinicals all day gossiping and getting in the way. If I'm not with my patient I practically beg to be given something to do - and I never take up chairs or counter...

  15. LVN transition is it worth it?

    misserella8036 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in an Associate Degree Nursing program and they offer a LVN transition class in the summer. It includes tons and tons of clinical time. Would it be worth it to do the class strictly for...

  16. LVN transition is it worth it?

    misserella8036 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    We would be eligible to sit for the lvn test in the fall - but I'm thinking about doing it just for the clinical

  17. Peg tube water sterile vs non-sterile

    misserella8036 replied to soontobeRN086's topic in General Students

    I just went thru the same thing in my lab - they said you can use tap water - but at my clinical site (rehab hospital) they use pre-filled syringes with sterile water for all the

  18. Which cpr?

    misserella8036 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I got in to Lonestar college -but I don't know what Cpr class to take. I signed up for the continuing education basic life support. But it doesn't say if it has two year certification. Anyone

  19. what kind of watch do you wear?

    misserella8036 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a fob watch at a local scrub store. It was

  20. This is better than the littman!

    misserella8036 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wanted to let everyone know - I recently went to buy a steth for nursing school. I already own a double tubed sprague which sucks. So I wanted to look at the littmans. Well she had me listen...

  21. Starting Nursing School

    misserella8036 replied to AnnieSurv04's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with studying dosage calculations. I start nursing school in august and just took the class in the spring. I already forgot most of it. "Use it or lose it" defientely applies to me. So I will...

  22. Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

    misserella8036 replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

    It's funny - I've changed elderly diapers, been to the cadaver lab, watched an autopsy and never got sick. But - I had to clean underneath an elderly ladies nails and I gagged the whole time, also...

  23. trying to get into one of lonestar colleges

    misserella8036 replied to missgoo's topic in Texas Nursing

    The best thing to do is sit down with an advisor at your first choice campus. They will tell you honestly what you need to do. What class you could reconsider taking. Also If you don't get in for the...

  24. How to put my name on my stethoscope?

    misserella8036 replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    I'm going to make myself one of these. You can get the beads for practically nothing at a local craft store. That way I can make it small enough to fit snugg. Not permanent - but cute. I bought an...

  25. Microbiology FIRST EXAM (FAILED) :[

    misserella8036 replied to Lifeslilangel38's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took microbiology last semester - and I too failed my first exam. But I also had a better idea of how the Prof layed out her tests. I ended up getting a B in the class. Ask the Prof for her input -...