txnursingqt

txnursingqt

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  1. Have you heard about this new law?

    I definitely think that this will be good for the nursing program. I have to say that I agree with the arguement about the fairness. The more I sit and think about the better it is sounding. You...
  2. Have you heard about this new law?

    You have an excellent point and I had not even really thought about that. I knew that it had to do with money and I can see their reasoning. But this is for the entire state of Texas and not just...
  3. Is everyone in your Microclass Pre-nursing?

    We have probably 80% nursing and the others are either going for radiology, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, or EMT. I was surprised there are alot of guys in the class. I am taking...
  4. Anxiety/sleep problems during school

    I have used trazadone (spelling?) it is a prescription from the Dr and is normally used for depression but it works as a sleep aid. It is non-addicting and I found it better than say Lunesta or...
  5. Are most nursing students cruel?

    So far all of my experiences have been nothing but good. I have changed my major several times so I have met people in many different professional areas and I have to say nursing has been the best....
  6. Poll: Where are you applying?

    Grayson County College - ADN Brookhaven (Dallas County) - ADN Collin County - ADN TWU - BSN TCU - BSN UT Austin - BSN (would be returning student but wasn't in nursing
  7. Funny Names

    Both of my sisters had babies this year, one named Hayden and the other Jacob. Well anyway...when we were looking at names I could not believe I saw the name ESPN for a boy (pronounced Espen). I mean...
  8. More yelling

    My goodness...I just can't believe your luck this semester. Seems like if it isn't one thing it is another. I know how DCCCD can be. I am so glad that it worked out for you and that you didn't have...
  9. I'm probably taking Chem + A&P fall semester!

    If you don't work then I would say go for it. It always kills me that so many people on this board freak out when you say your are taking a full load, but college students do it all the time....
  10. Whats the best traveling agency....

    Try www.supplementalhealthcare.com they are
  11. Really Ticked Off !!!! (yes I Am Shouting)

    Any
  12. I agree with you whole heartedly that delegation is not ordering someone around. I too would put someone on the bedpan or ask the tech nicely if I was behind. I am not in any way saying that the...
  13. Three Questions - New Grads, Please Read

    Benefits: Better pay with lots of sign on bonuses and free gifts. We have given laptops, ipods, cell phones etc. as gifts to our nurses to say thank you! We have full benefits so you don't lose that...
  14. Just finished A&P II in 6 weeks..my thoughts

    Great job! You did amazing. I am jealous of your A.
  15. Please don't get me wrong, I would be furious if I was this tech but at the same time I would not ever dream of saying something like that to my superior and then walking out of the room. I...
  16. Three Questions - New Grads, Please Read

    After I get my 1 year of experience I plan to work agency. I am in the DFW area in TX and currently work for an agency that staffs nurses. The demand is huge and my nurses get to work when and where...
  17. Just finished A&P II in 6 weeks..my thoughts

    I took A&P1 this summer but here it was 8 weeks instead of 6. It was very tough and I made a B in lecture (almost an A 89.2) and I bet if I would have taken it during fall or spring I would have...
  18. Please allow me some arrogance!

    :balloons: Congratulations!!! :balloons: You made it. What an accomplishment.
  19. Getting a "W" on your transcript?

    I wouldn't worry about it. One is not a big deal and they won't even consider
  20. Admissions Strictly By the Numbers

    I know one of the schools here that uses the point system to narrow down the search. Those that make the cut off are then put into a pool and are all interviewed and they make their decisions from...
  21. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    I wanna join the club. I will be turning 30 next month.:biggringi Man time sure has flown by. I started college in 1999, and have gone off and on ever since. I have changed my major a zillion...
  22. How much time do you spend

    So you know my A&P1 teacher? That was her exactly. You had to know everything and she gave no chance for extra credit. 5 m/c exams and that was it. I ended up making a B (an 89.2) and I...
  23. Really Ticked Off !!!! (yes I Am Shouting)

    I understand your frustration. I took A&P1 this summer at Grayson County College and it was 8 weeks instead of the normal 5 weeks. I didn't know this until class started and I got the syllabus....
  24. Nurses belligerent towards MDs

    Point is, there is no shortage of hospitalists and I have never heard of any c/o nurses who quit medical school or jobs or careers over maltreatment by nurses, but I have heard of nurses who have quit...
  25. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    OK, now you got my going to google them too! Now I have got to see some catalogs. Last night I went to an outlet mall that has a scrubs store and bought one pair of scrubs and a pair of crocs (well...