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  1. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    nope

  2. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    The email just said next week. They did not say which

  3. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I emailed the school about whether or not we had to request to be considered for the accelerated. The response said that all people with a previous degree would be considered for the accelerated....

  4. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    My interviewer was an instructor in the program. She was very nice but also very professional. I asked her several questions at the end of the interview and she was on the ball and knowledgeable about...

  5. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't heard or read anything about the accelerated program being under review. I know the LVN to RN program has been suspended as of Spring 2009 and is under review. That's the only one I've heard...

  6. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was curious to see who else is finishing up some pre-reqs. I'm taking 2 this semester. I'm wondering since I don't have all the prereqs taken if that's going to hurt me

  7. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pookster, During my interview the lady asked if I had a degree. I'm not sure if she had this information and was verifying or if that's just a question they ask everyone. As far as GPA, I think they...

  8. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    From what I understand (and take everything I say with a grain of salt because I'm not sure) they interview about 200 people. Out of those 200 they select 120 to admit. Out of those 120 they choose...

  9. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was also told mid October. Now we wait...and wait...and wait. The waiting is what gets to

  10. TEAS test similar to NLN?

    RaspberryTX replied to hdxdoode's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is a verbal part. They will give you a word and then you have to decide what it means. However, since it's in a sentence, it's easy to figure out what the word

  11. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info AznPlayR99 and SenoritaM. AnzPlayR99, glad to hear you weathered the storm ok. Hope your mom's house survived in one piece. Try not to stress out over the interview. It wasn't bad....

  12. too old to become a nurse?

    RaspberryTX replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

    My mom graduated from nursing school at 50, almost 51. Hasn't regretted it for a moment. Go for

  13. Going to school finally

    RaspberryTX replied to laurie01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love stories like this. Good luck to

  14. Is taking A&P I and Org./Bio. Chem. together doable?

    RaspberryTX replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Almost every semester I had 3 to 4 science courses. It's very doable. Just stay on top of things. Don't fall behind. If there is something you don't understand, get help right away. Use your time...

  15. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    RaspberryTX replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    SenoritaM, Do you happen to know what the average TEAS score was for your class? I'm also wondering what the average GPA and TEAS score was for the people that got accepted into the accelerated...

  16. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    RaspberryTX replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Alcoholism runs on both sides of my family. What I have noticed is those that do develop alcoholism in the family are those with poor coping skills. They *choose* to use alcohol as a way to cope and...

  17. Rate My Professor

    RaspberryTX replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dropped a class with a certain professor because of that site. If there are a mixture of good and bad responses then I will take my chances with the professor. However, this professor had all...

  18. What has been the hardest prereq for you?

    RaspberryTX replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to be the odd person out for saying this...but English. I loved micro, physics, chemistry, and A&P. English was just ZzzZ to

  19. Why is it top secret? ;) (grades)

    RaspberryTX replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of a it being discouraged or against the rules for one student to tell another student their

  20. UTHSCSA-Spring 09 Applicants

    RaspberryTX replied to amn_carpenter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I start back on the 25th as well. I still have 2 prereqs to finish up.The waiting isn't getting to me. The only time I really think about it is when I'm checking the mail. If I get an interview then...

  21. Moving to Austin in November.

    RaspberryTX replied to vegnurse21's topic in Texas Nursing

    I lived in Round Rock for a while and really liked it. I don't know how it is now but the Round Rock school system was really good when we lived

  22. Maybe it was a big mistake to be a nurse :(

    RaspberryTX replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would give psych a try. My mom loves being a psych nurse. And for the record, she too hates

  23. UTHSCSA-Spring 09 Applicants

    RaspberryTX replied to amn_carpenter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am also hoping for the accelerated track. The accelerated option is not listed on the application. When I saw this, I emailed them and was told that you apply to the regular generic program and...

  24. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me.

    RaspberryTX replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in General Nursing

    You can't save them all. Sometimes making sure they have a good life is out of your hands and all you can do is see to it that they have a good death by keeping them comfortable and cared for until...

  25. san antonio cost of living

    RaspberryTX replied to rockenmomRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    My mortgage on my house that I bought a couple of years ago is less than $1400. That includes insurance and taxes. I do have a decent sized back yard. At least it seems like a decent size when I'm...