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  1. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    are you getting excited about tomorrow? i sure am! it is going to be great. i'll see you tomorrow morning at starbucks around 7:45

  2. HELP: Nursing School Admission fall 2008/spring 2009

    BrittRN2b replied to SlimNurse2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't be nervous. More than likely the lady you talked to was probably from enrollment services department not the school of nursing and she will have no bearing on the admissions decision. They are...

  3. Which cpr?

    BrittRN2b replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, AED was included. Word of caution: call asap to reserve a spot. They only take a handful of people each session and they are offered like twice a month. The phone number to RSVP is on the...

  4. Which cpr?

    BrittRN2b replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Junior League of Houston offers the only free CPR: BLS for healthcare providers in Houston. My nursing school accepted it. I have the red cross certification card. Just had to go two evenings...

  5. PreCalculus OR Finite Math?

    BrittRN2b replied to vetiver's topic in General Students

    Are you more familiar with one than the other? I would do pre-cal if you had it in high school so at least you have had some exposure. I've never taken finite math but have heard it is somewhat...

  6. ACC Nursing Student-Do I need to keep my prereq books?

    BrittRN2b replied to taffy48's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not an ACC student but I'm starting nursing school and had the same question as you and ended up selling my pre-req books. My rationale was that if I need any refreshing over the material I can...

  7. Current Nursing Pay For Texas Hospitals

    BrittRN2b replied to travelingpants's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know any numbers specific to certain hospitals as I'm just a nursing student right now and I know it depends on where you work but I've heard new grad pay is about $23 + an extra $3 to $4...

  8. best nursing school in texas?

    BrittRN2b replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    UT Health Science Center at Houston is an excellent program! Ranked as one of the top 5% nursing programs by US News. Students do clinicals in the Texas Medical Center which has some of the top...

  9. Is anyone else terrified of needles??

    BrittRN2b replied to amber84's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is just a part of being compassionate. We don't want to see other human beings in pain. You will overcome your anxiety/fear with practice and over

  10. Whats been the hardest/easiest nursing course for you?

    BrittRN2b replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    I haven't started NS yet but heard that 4 of the 40 students failed out the last semester during the OB class. A few others were dropped from the accelerated to the generic program because they...

  11. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    hi! i'm interested in carpooling to orientation. what a great idea and thanks for the offer. i tried emailing you twice and both times my email got returned. is [email protected] your...

  12. Why did you choose Nursing?

    BrittRN2b replied to RNstudentwithQ's's topic in General Nursing

    In no particular order: I have an incredible amount of compassion and empathy and this is the best field to fully utilize those qualities. nursing involves a lifetime of learning - I love to learn....

  13. San Jacinto College Applicants

    BrittRN2b replied to hTx87's topic in Texas Nursing

    I never finished my application because I decided to apply to BSN programs instead (have a previous bachelors and can do accelerated programs to have a BSN in one year rather than ADN in 2 yrs). I'm...

  14. San Jacinto College Applicants

    BrittRN2b replied to hTx87's topic in Texas Nursing

    They have two options A) your GPA on pre-reqs. I think they may have to be taken at San Jac. or B) your test scores on SAT/ACT. It may be easier to get in with test scores. When I was thinking of...

  15. What Was Your Gpa???

    BrittRN2b replied to Dreezy88's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have 7 yrs in healthcare experience (5 hrs pharmacy tech and 2 yrs in hospital nonprofit fundraising). I just re-read my previous post. I obvioiusly meant 5 YRS not 5 HRS as a pharmacy tech.

  16. What Was Your Gpa???

    BrittRN2b replied to Dreezy88's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have 7 yrs in healthcare experience (5 hrs pharmacy tech and 2 yrs in hospital nonprofit fundraising). I just re-read my previous post. I obvioiusly meant 5 YRS not 5 HRS as a pharmacy tech.

  17. What Was Your Gpa???

    BrittRN2b replied to Dreezy88's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got into TWU Houston regular program and accelerated program and UT Houston accelerated program. I was one of those who went into it thinking I didn't have the GPA but I made it! So I'm...

  18. UTMB and UT Houston and UT Austin Summer/Fall 2008 applicants

    BrittRN2b posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have applications in to three schools - UTMB, UT Austin, and UT Houston (UTHSC) and I am waiting (not very patiently, I might add). Just wondering if anyone is applying to these schools could post...

  19. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    Current UT accelerated students: lemonlime, horus, and others... I was curious to know how many people failed out or dropped out of the program this year. I heard that something like 5 people were...

  20. Shopping for Fall 08

    BrittRN2b replied to KCnTexas's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm starting the bacc2 program at UT Houston in a couple of weeks. I've been gathering supplies. I ordered my engraved Littman Master Cardiology from allheart.com as they were the lowest price I...

  21. UTMB and UT Houston and UT Austin Summer/Fall 2008 applicants

    BrittRN2b replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be starting the accelerated BSN program at UT Houston on May 19. How do you like it there so far? Have you enjoyed your clinicals? Any advice for a soon-to-be

  22. Define Nursing in 3 words

    BrittRN2b replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    my 3 words. Acutally more geared towards my starting nursing school in 2 weeks. Humble. Be open to all learning experiences, even _____ (fill in the blank with any of the less than glamorous nursing...

  23. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey bacc2 students... anyone buy your books yet or happen to have the ISBN/titles of books that we will be using? I haven't had a chance to get up to the bookstore and scope it out

  24. Question-UTHSC-Houston versus UTA

    BrittRN2b replied to Aggiegrl07's topic in Texas Nursing

    On reputation.... UT Houston is ranked as one of the top nursing schools (top 5%) by US News and World Report. I did a google search for UT Arlington and didn't find anything. I think the UT Houston...

  25. University of Texas (Houston)

    BrittRN2b replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    Crap. Just checked finaid status on UT Link. The stafford loan amts I was awarded cover less than half of the $$ I need for school. This is no good. I guess I'm scrambling for private loans now....