txnursingqt

txnursingqt

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  1. bad idea?

    txnursingqt replied to future nicu nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like you have a really good head on your shoulders and are seriously thinking this through. That is good. I definitely think that it doable, especially if you don't have to work (not sure...

  2. Advice...anyone??

    txnursingqt replied to pmarcotte's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am just like you. I was attending the University of Texas in Austin and was going for special ed but I realized that what I really wanted was to be a nurse. It was really tough for me to finally...

  3. How much is everyone paying for books this upcoming semester?

    txnursingqt replied to JoshuaC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the past I have gotten a few books online and got a good deal. However, here lately I haven't found my books any cheaper online than what I pay for a used copy at the bookstore.

  4. Fall 09 hopefuls?

    txnursingqt replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hiya Everyone!! I am applying to Grayson County College. (I have to thank everyone on here because I had heard nothing but negative stuff about Grayson until I got on here and did further research and...

  5. Does your A&P have prereqs?

    txnursingqt replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school Gen Biology is highly recommended but is not required. Personally I did have General Biology and it did help but I don't think it should be required. I could have easily passed A&P...

  6. update

    txnursingqt replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have any children yet, but I have thought about what I would do if I get preggers. My hubby and I aren't "trying" but we aren't preventing either. We decided to just let it be in God's...

  7. What is the difference in PICU and PCIU???

    txnursingqt replied to txnursingqt's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for replying. SteveRN21 you are correct. I found out the dept was Peds Cardiac Interventional Unit. EricEnfermero - thanks for posting too. At first I thought that I misheard them and that...

  8. What is the difference in PICU and PCIU???

    txnursingqt posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Can someone please tell me what is the difference in the two? Does it depend on the hospital and what term they use? I tried to find the info in a google search but all I could find was PCIU but not...

  9. Seeking the truth about Nursing School acceptance...

    txnursingqt replied to nurseman78's topic in General Nursing

    I live in North Texas and the school that I am applying to uses a point system. It is based on your A&P 1 and 2 classes and Microbiology to make up the majority of points. You then also get...

  10. Opinions needed!

    txnursingqt replied to cloggersmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a modern Philosophy class and loved it!! But then again I like to argue and can see both sides of an arguement. I also think that World Religion would be a very intersting class. I would pick...

  11. Where can I take a Med Terminology class online??

    txnursingqt replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took it online at Collin County Community College. I also think they have it Grayson County Community College. Good

  12. Pharmacology and Pathophysiology at same time?

    txnursingqt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about Pharmacology and Pathophisology? I was planninig to take these classes via the internet this summer but found out that they are both offered in...

  13. A&P II and Microbio at the same time...need advice please!

    txnursingqt replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I during last summer. I loved it!!!! I really liked that I got it done and over with in just 8 weeks. Now it was definitely tough and very time consuming. My family kept wanting me...

  14. Pharmacology and Pathophysiology at same time?

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

    Thank you everyone for the advice. I did a search on here for both of these terms and found some great posts! From the sound of it Patho can be pretty tough! I think that I have decided what I am...

  15. Agency work in DFW? Recommendations/warnings?

    txnursingqt replied to dfwccrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am the on-call staffing coordinator for Supplemental Healthcare. I don't gain a thing for referring you, so I am not saying this for personal reasons! But Supplemental really does try to take care...

  16. Seriously considering moving to Fort Worth...need help with job search!

    txnursingqt replied to maybaby9's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work for an agency that staffs in Ft. Worth and I can tell you some of the places that my nurses love working at. I hear good things about Baylor Surgical in Ft. Worth, Baylor of Trophy Club, and...

  17. Hospitals in North Dallas? Can you name any??

    txnursingqt replied to angel_82's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but I work for an agency that staffs nurses in Dallas. I can tell you from what I hear from my nurses and from what I experience dealing with nurse supervisers. Once I do...

  18. Anyone currently attending Grayson??

    txnursingqt posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am still taking my pre-reqs, but just curious if anyone else is currently attending Grayson County

  19. Too happy - Got a A on my gram stain!

    txnursingqt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am just so happy, I feel like shouting from the rooftop! I got an A on my gram stain. My teacher is a stickler on the gram stain (like I am sure most teachers are) and I honestly was hoping just...

  20. Anyone else think pre-reqs are easy?

    txnursingqt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just curious does anyone else out there find the pre-reqs easy? I had A&P I over the summer and it was intense because of the short amount of time but it was pretty easy overall. And now...

  21. Anyone else think pre-reqs are easy?

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

    Thanks to everyone that responded. I agree with everything that was stated. I will say that I am worried about the shock of actual NS, because I am sure it was tougher than this! I am just glad to...

  22. A&P II: The Fall Anatomy and Phsyiology II Club

    txnursingqt replied to Peachy720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We just finished our second week too. Like most of you we have covered the endocrine system and blood...will be starting the heart on Tues. In lab we are going over the heart model Tues and then we...

  23. Unrehirable? Just give me a chance....

    txnursingqt replied to lesrn2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have found this type of reporting in the Group One's of many of the nurses that I have recruited here in Texas, so I am sure this does go on. I would not say for sure that HCA does this, but if my...

  24. Have you heard about this new law?

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

    Very true. And I did hear that they understand sometimes there will be certain circumstances that they will waiver, such as having to withdrawl for the entire semester for medical or family...

  25. Have you heard about this new law?

    txnursingqt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just had my first day of classes today and we found out about a new law in Texas. From now on you can not withdraw from more than 6 classes in your entire college career! Luckily, those of us who...