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

    AdrianLU replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    HR came to our school to speak from a Top Houston Medical Center Hospital, to expect 26.50 to start (day shift) as a GN with shift differentials bringing you up to 29.50-32.50 for nights, weekends,...

  2. 4.0 gpa a myth?

    AdrianLU replied to tea_leaf's topic in Texas Nursing

    Needing a 4.0 is myth! Well, at least for my progam...I def. don't have anywhere near a 4.0 but, I did have other things that brought attention to my application". I guess if you are applying to a...

  3. Evening ADN Programs Houston

    AdrianLU replied to msangelica's topic in Texas Nursing

    HCC Coleman campus has one for sure starting Spring and

  4. What makes nursing school so hard for people ?

    AdrianLU replied to EmBeMap's topic in Texas Nursing

    I find understanding the material "easy" due to my background in the sciences and social sciences. I understand the nursing process and health assessment. I have mid to high B's in every course and...

  5. UTMB Fall 2008

    AdrianLU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone, I applied to UTMB for the Bacc-2 and didn't make the cut. Now I'm waiting to hear back for the regular BSN program. My application has been complete at UTMB since September. Anyone else...

  6. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I've signed up for Pre-orientation for next week. Anyone else on the forum going? I'm all registered and have everything turned in. I'm slowly buying supplies and books. I haven't gotten any loan...

  7. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    they ask basic questions like why do u want to be a nurse and u fill out a simple survey asking about computers and prerequisites. its really pretty

  8. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wasnt in any groups or clubs since its been some time since being enrolled as a full-time student but, I did volunteer at a hospital. Yes, there will likely be an interview for the BSN

  9. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I didnt study long for the NET but, its all about how comfy you feel after looking over practice questions. I don't know all they look at and I can''t tell you that for sure but, its a combination of...

  10. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi allbran, welcome allnurses. I attended the first two days, the weather was just too horrible today. I dont think you missed much most stuff you can find out the first few weeks and I'm sure will be...

  11. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sucks to hear your orientation didn't go as expected. As far as those that didn't get accepted or got deferred. There is always next semester and remember some ppl wont make it in b/c they will chose...

  12. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi simpleone. I think getting in is a combo of grades, NET and experience. There are a LOT of people coming in from local community colleges and also a lot of people working on a second degree. I...

  13. Below 3.0 GPA and you still got in?

    AdrianLU replied to MsKaz's topic in General Nursing

    i got into a BSN program with below a 3.0. I have a 2.9 GPA in my prior degree, 3.5 science prereqs, and 3.4 overall prereqs. I also have work/ volunteer experience in healthcare and a lot of other...

  14. Below 3.0 GPA and you still got in?

    AdrianLU replied to MsKaz's topic in General Nursing

    oops double

  15. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yay!!!!!! :anpom: Congrats Txgrl aka RNBound. I like the new name

  16. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow no letters for you guys? Finding out 2 days before orientation is ridiculous. How are you supposed to prepare properly for

  17. UTMB Fall 2008

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't met one person yet (on and offline) who applied who got in to UTMB for this Fall so, I'd be interested on hearing who actually will be starting UTMB in the Fall and what kind of stats they...

  18. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in the Medical center already and will likely take a combo of the bus and metrorail to get there. I dont live far from the Fannin metrorail station. Looks like most days we will be starting at...

  19. UT Houston Pre-Orientation

    AdrianLU replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've only bought one pair...I don't know how many we need. I'll likely get at least one more pair. Also, I only have like two of the books, hopefully they will give us more info on which ones are...

  20. I have bad credit but need loan for school

    AdrianLU replied to goldruss17's topic in General Students

    I would try Chase. I think they must be a more lenient lender. My credit is "fair" with some (ok more than a little) delinquency from my teens and I was approved for a certified loan and a...

  21. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    You must have had the Tetorifice-diptheria in the last 10 years. Titers are acceptable for all of the immunizations. Documentation of having the condition of chicken pox by your doctor is also...

  22. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    FYI, the letter I have states that orientation will be on 8/19/04 from 8am until 4pm in the first floor Auditorium. Criminal Background check, physical exam, immunizations (Hep B, Tetorifice, Measles,...

  23. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    :monkeydance: Congrats

  24. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    True pinky, I was accepted at UT Houston at the last minute and Im planning on attending their in the Fall. I already have everything in there and I'm pretty much ready to go. I'll send them an email...

  25. HCC ADN Fall 2008 Applicants

    AdrianLU replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas Nursing

    Im sorry i made a typo. I took the online class. I ended up with a 88 in the class. It all went down hill with the final for me. I like in the medical center maybe thats why I recieved my letter, its...