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  1. tamucc books needed

    ok2bme replied to herrera2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey I have the Health Alterations book. Feel free to private message me, good luck with the program! And for "ruacte"...I am in the home stretch of the accelerated BSN program at tamucc....

  2. TX to NYC- How do I get there?

    ok2bme replied to thedit's topic in New York Nursing

    You and I are in the same boat. NYC changed my life..my grandma took me there for my 21st birthday. I was on the pre-med track, but after NYC I thought, I don't want to spend my 20s in the books...

  3. Am I the only one that hates clinical?

    ok2bme replied to scubadooII's topic in General Students

    This is an old thread, I revived it instead of starting a similar new one. I absolutely d r e a d clinicals and I am relieved to see some others do too. I'm in Med/Surg clinical, and my clinical...

  4. What happens when everyone fails?

    ok2bme replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    You go girl! But just fyi, usually when everyone or nearly everyone fails, the professor will accept more than one answer on certain questions. It happened all the time last semester, I wish they...

  5. Accelerated BSN student-completely stressed!

    ok2bme replied to avsmch's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat, 2nd semester of Accelerated BSN, and overwhelmed to tears..hang in there

  6. MEOW! Catty nursing students

    ok2bme replied to OldShoesRock's topic in General Students

    I am also in an accelerated BSN program, and if there is gossip and cattiness..I am oblivious to it. If people are talking about me..I couldn't care less, I just must be interesting and if people want...

  7. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

    ok2bme replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At least 75% of the students in my accelerated BSN program have mentioned their desire to be a CRNA. Many of them have admitted the sole reason they entered nursing was to be a CRNA. It's kind of...

  8. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    ok2bme replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Don't ask me how I did or what I made on every test, quiz, evaluation, etc. It's none of your business! Why do you insist on making everything a comparison, it just breeds competition and extra...

  9. What is a nurse tech?

    ok2bme replied to candiceena's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Nurse Tech in the ER. I am not in nursing school yet (start tomorrow yikes!), but I am an EMT which qualified me. I did basic vitals, EKG's, stocking, some clean

  10. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    ok2bme posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a Nurse Tech (EMT) for now, I start nursing school in 3 weeks. We are supposed to get breaks: 2 15 minute breaks and 1 30 minute break per 12 hour shift. Well this never happens, but it never...

  11. BA want to be a Nurse

    ok2bme replied to PINKETT's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program? Most require a BA or BS, which you have. These programs take an intensive 12-18 months as opposed to the traditional 2 years. I start my ABSN in...

  12. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    ok2bme replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Exactly.."donating" is perfect way to put it. My point is not that we don't get breaks. I don't mind working through the paid 15 minute breaks. It's that I'm working without compensation 30 minutes...

  13. nervous about the first accelerated BSN program

    ok2bme replied to kelly75's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya..my program starts June 2nd. I get immensely nervous, anxious, and excited everytime I think about it - which is constantly! I think this is normal and healthy, we are all in the same boat....

  14. Pros and cons of ADN, BSN and MSN

    ok2bme replied to exairex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is an excellent diploma program here in Lubbock, Texas. It is at Covenant Hospital. It is a super afordable 4 semester program, and virtually free if you agree to work there afterwards. Good...

  15. Any fast track program for an Associate's?

    ok2bme replied to itsme583's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not to my knowledge..they are long overdue

  16. Interested in CRNA International student

    ok2bme replied to sreddy16's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow! You have a lot of education and international experience behind you! I don't have any advice, just encouragement. Go for it! Good

  17. Hospice LPN?

    ok2bme replied to bluesky74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, at least here in Texas you can. I am a Hospice volunteer and my patient has a very competant and warm nurse (LVN). Very noble job consideration. Best of Luck to

  18. best nursing school in texas?

    ok2bme replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    Texas has tons of great ADN and BSN programs. To my knowledge, there is no ranked list, just word of mouth..which is always contradictory and loyalty-driven. Personally, Texas A&M Corpus was the...

  19. Pre-shift yoga classes

    ok2bme replied to AliveToday's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a wonderful idea! I have never seen anything like this but I think you are onto

  20. For Everyone Starting Nursing School in May of '08!

    ok2bme replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start June 2nd (hope I'm still welcome on this thread, lol!) at Texas A&M's accelerated program in Corpus Christi. :ancong!:

  21. Working during ABSN program???

    ok2bme replied to erchick85's topic in Nursing Career

    I am starting an accelerated BSN program June 2nd at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. I've thought a lot about whether or not to work..and I have decided against it. I'd rather sacrifice money than my...

  22. ACCEPTED to Nassau Community College Fall 08

    ok2bme replied to AnotherMaleFocker's topic in New York Nursing

    :smiley_aa

  23. Got into nursing school YUSSSSSSSSSS!

    ok2bme replied to IHeartNurses33's topic in General Nursing

    :smiley_aa Congratulations!! I got in too, & start this June! We

  24. I am a Recovering Anorexic

    ok2bme replied to TX_ICU_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can relate. I used to binge and purge (Ipecac)..now I just binge. Secretive eating, hiding food, isolation, inadequate hygeine..I just couldn't take it anymore and I started therapy two months ago....

  25. Failed out of nursing sch. waited a yr and they are not accepting me again.

    ok2bme replied to newleaf0704's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi bibish, I am so sorry to hear of your disappoitment. I am closeby, in Lubbock. I don't know of any programs that are still accepting applications for the fall.. But have you considered starting in...