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  1. IV Insulin and Cardizem

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Pt only has 1 IV currently. Insulin gtt infusing. Can another compatible medication be Y'd into this Insulin tubing? Same scenario, but Cardizem infusing (instead of Insulin). Can another compatible...

  2. CNA Hours

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What are the typical CNA hours? I'm hoping to find out that they are similar to a nursing schedule of 3 12-hour

  3. Nursing School hours??

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I was lurking over in the Fall 08 Application thread and I was a little surprised. I've always thought NS was a fulltime deal - like an 8-5 job in a way (not really 8-5, but early in the morning into...

  4. Nursing schools in DFW

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Can someone give me a list of Nursing Schools in the Fort Worth area? I've had my heart set on TCC for so long - and reality is now setting in that I should really be applying to more than just this...

  5. Is 22 points good enough 4 Weatherford College

    NurseBettyICU replied to vcurrin02's topic in Texas Nursing

    True

  6. Is 22 points good enough 4 Weatherford College

    NurseBettyICU replied to vcurrin02's topic in Texas Nursing

    All you alternates - keep your heads up. I am an ADN student at WC (about to finish up my 1st semester). I was not even an alternate but was accepted at the last minute (got the call on Friday night,...

  7. Weatherford College

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am going to call them this afternoon to get some info - just wondering if anyone here has ANY info they can share. Also I've taken just about all of my pre-reqs at TCC, those will all transfer to...

  8. Took TEAS yesterday

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Made an overall grade of 81.2%. It was the general science that kicked my butt. There were all these questions about rocks! WHAT?!?! I've never learned anything about rocks. So I wanna know - do you...

  9. Who has applied to Weatherford College - Spring 2010?

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I was told it will take about 3 weeks after the close of registration b/f we find out. Oh the waiting is going to be so hard. If anyone happens to talk to Karen and finds out how many points were...

  10. So Happy! I got into Mr ******'s Ap2 class online!! (TCC)

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am so stinking happy right now!! I know there was at least 1 other person who was able to get into his AP class at TCC. I tried on registration day to get in, but of course his class filled up...

  11. Tyson's Nurses Aide Academy

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard of Tyson's Nurses Aide Academy in Fort Worth? Here's their link. www.tysons-nursesaideacademy.com I cant find any reviews on this school anywhere. So if you've attended this school...

  12. Any free cna training.....

    NurseBettyICU replied to Gucci.82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just curious if you went thru their CNA program? If so, how long did the whole process take and do you feel you learned

  13. Any free cna training.....

    NurseBettyICU replied to Gucci.82's topic in Texas Nursing

    FYI - Dunbar no longer offers this or any other

  14. Opinion on TEAS scores..TCC and Weatherford

    NurseBettyICU replied to wannabnursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm out at TCC anyways b/c I've taken some classes 3 times - they will only look at the highest of the 1st 2 times you've taken a class - even if 1 of the first 2 times you withdrew. The 'W' is...

  15. Questions for anyone who went thru Weatherford's ADN program

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just have a couple of questions.... 1. How many students started out at the beginning... a full class or were there less? 2. If a person is not an alternate, but there are any spots open even after...

  16. Questions for anyone who went thru Weatherford's ADN program

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks SN2010! You did answer my questions. As for any other questions I have... well I want to know EVERYTHING. LOL!! How is the program - more or less difficult that you thought it would

  17. Weatherford Spring 2010 25 points!

    NurseBettyICU replied to wannabnursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I had 21 points and an 82 on the TEAS... rejected. Did not even make the alternate list. On my rejection letter, it was marked that I didnt make the cut b/c of my TEAS score. Guess I'll be retaking...

  18. Weatherford Spring 2010 25 points!

    NurseBettyICU replied to wannabnursetx's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhhh maaaaaannn!!! Well that news certainly sucks to me since I only have 21 points as well. There is still a slight chance we could be chosen as alternates, and that most of those people with 24...

  19. Weatherford College ADN applicants...

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    So the deadline for turning in your application is approaching. Just curious about the competition. LOL! - What is your score? - Did you finish all of the pre-reqs? - Has anyone spoken to Karen...

  20. Weatherford College ADN applicants...

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am just copying and pasting this straight from the ADN flyer that Karen Long @ WC emailed to me. The most points you can get is 26. Prerequisite courses receive the following points: A=4 points,...

  21. All that reading...

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in General Students

    I am not yet a nursing student (just a little ole PRE-nursing student) lol. Anyway, I have read many posts about the amount of reading you are required to do in a short amount of time. Are you really...

  22. Opinion on TEAS scores..TCC and Weatherford

    NurseBettyICU replied to wannabnursetx's topic in General Nursing

    The only pre-req I havent taken is English 2. TCC requires Eng 2, but WC doesnt. I wonder if I'll even have a shot at TCC b/c of

  23. Unemployement office pays you to go to school

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Is this really true? I have a friend who during the entire time she was in school (pre-reqs and NS) said the unemployment office paid her bills. And she says they will even pay for childcare. Sounds...

  24. TCC Accuplacer test

    NurseBettyICU replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took the math accuplacer at South campus about a week ago and made a 61 on the Elem. Algebra and a 110 on the arithmatic. Since a passing score for elem algebra is 63, I took it again this morning....

  25. Opinion on TEAS scores..TCC and Weatherford

    NurseBettyICU replied to wannabnursetx's topic in General Nursing

    Hey.... is this my buddy