I am in the Kingwood program, but I'm sure they are very similar. The huge expense will be your books. I just spent $400, and I have a few left to buy. And those are just the required ones, not the...
Mody replied to CurlyGirlie's topic in Texas Nursing
I would seriously reconsider moving to the Ella/Richey area. It is a pretty rough area. There are some apartments behind North Harris on Hardy that are fairly safe, Avoid any of the apartments off...
Mody replied to AprilRNhere's topic in Texas Nursing
yes, there is a large non-resident workforce in texas, but they are generally not "skilled" labor. I am about to start the 2nd year of nursing school, and in the meantime I work in the homebuilding...
Mody replied to AprilRNhere's topic in Texas Nursing
Property taxes vary depending on where you live. There is no state income tax in Texas so that is nice. Sales tax varies depending on the county, but is around 8.25%. Your husband should be able to...
Mody replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing
I am in the Northeast ER most every other saturday, and did student time in the ICU. I like the hospital and the staff. I live a bit west of the area, but there are several nice neighborhoods in...
Mody replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing
Go to the website to get all the exact details, but it breaks down like this: There are 12 possible points broken down into 3 sections. Section 1 is GPA. Your GPA in english 1301, psych, and...
Mody replied to CurlyGirlie's topic in Texas Nursing
I took cinquemani (I'm sure I'm spelling that wrong) at NH and she was fine. As with most classes you get out of it what you put into it, but I liked her approach to the
Mody replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing
YEA!!!!! I just got my letter from Kingwood today and I got into the night transition program!! I'm ready to start, I wish the orientation was tomorrow! Whewww, it is like I lost a huge load of...
Mody replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing
rgrgray, I applied to the transition program as well and haven't heard anything yet. I applied to Kingwood as my 1st choice. Can I ask how many points you had? I'm trying to figure where I
In the Houston area I know that the Lonestar college system including North Harris, Kingwood, Montgomery, Tomball and maybe Cy-Fair offer a LVN or LP to RN program. In addition San Jacinto (sp?)...
Mody replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing
KCn Texas, if you don't get it and decide to take the EMT-basic program this summer you will not be wasting your time. The course will help prepare you for nursing, especially the emergency medicine...
Mody replied to misserella8036's topic in Texas Nursing
I don't know that it is mandatory, just highly encouraged. I don't remember them taking roll when I went to the info. session, so I don't think they track who has/has not been. I think they...