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I was under the impression that TCU asked for your CCRN scores if you were lacking somewhere else. For example, GRE scores or a not so high gpa. In fact, I know this to be true because I was asked for this reason ( GRE 990). I got 97 questions correct and they said that was very good, they like "around" 100. So hang on to your scores, it could definitely benefit you with TCU.

NOLArob so are you going to accept or wait until you hear back from LSU?

yeah, yeah, 2009 that's what I meant lol!!

Accepted at OLOL!!! Class of 2010:yeah::yeah:

Accepted at OLOL Class of 2010!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah:

Does anyone know when OLOL is making decisions? I know they finished interviews Friday. Just curious if anyone knows when we can start expecting letters.....

I am an alternate at TCU and TWU.....but I am officially in at TWU!!! I am soooooooooo relieved!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

I know there is a written test that you have to take, related to your ICU experience, so I'm thinking I am going to review some CCRN material. I think the interview is more personal.... Good luck to everyone who is interviewing.

Cfarley, where in NE LA are your clinicals?

congrats nrsmellisa1, i am also an alternate at TCU. Out of curiosity does everyone who doesn't get in get on the alternate list? Also, when a slot becomes available how do they determine which alternate goes? If anyone knows the answer to this please let me know... Good luck to those who are on the list! My friend that just graduated from TCU said that 10 of the people whom she graduated with were alternates:) Also, Neurogeek, is there a certain time that you have to respond to your acceptance letter from TCU?

you absolutely did not offend me, but let me start by telling you that's not the case. i went straight to cvicu from nursing school, and it's not predictable. every patient is different and can go down the drain fast!!! examples, grafts blow because bp too high, bleeding out of chest tubes, svo2 = to 30%. however, i highly recommend working in cvicu because once you work there, you can work anywhere and I mean anywhere. Think about it there is nothing you would not have dealt with (short of neuro) every patient comes out intubated, with triple lumen central line, swan ganz catheter, chest tubes, arterial line, multiple drips, and very often on a balloon pump. Also, alot of patients have other medical issues that you would deal with in SICU or MICU so you get the best of both worlds. When a patient goes bad, and requires other treatments not related to open heart surgery, who do you think delivers this care? You guessed it the CVICU nurse, catching on yet? CVICU, in my opinion is one of the best ICU experiences you can have, and after you feel comfortable there you can always float on down to SICU and become familiar with other things, with CONFIDENCE! Hope this helps.

Californianurse, when did you receive you letter from TWU?

congratulationes, neuronurse7! Where is decatur, tx? what hospital is there?

I was told over the phone Thursday that OLOL will be calling this coming up week to set up interviews. I was under the impression they are going to call you on the phone.

Congratulations GMAN! hopefully it will all work out, i'm sure it will. did TCU give you sheet at your interview with what tuition covers, and that you would have to put down a 1500 dollar deposit if you accepted?