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oh yea, we are not allowed to wear clogs. They shoes have to have a full back. I would just get some kind of sneaker that is going to be comfortable because you will be on your feet all day.

Plain black shoes, preferably leather. It is alright for there to be a symbol on them as long as it is not huge. For example, a nike sign would be fine. The uniform is going to be black pants and burnt orange top (which you have to buy from school). Yes, its really ugly. I cant stand it, but it is better than wearing white.

Okay... this is what you do: If you have multiple offers from different schools you pick the best one and reply YES. Nothing is binding, if you get a better offer, all you do is call and tell them I am sorry, but I got another offer that I decided to take. THEY WONT BE MAD! You will just make some other student happy when they take someone off the wait list! Health transitions is easy. I took it and I kinda feel like I wasted 500 dollars because I ended up going to a different school. If you get to choose, get Dr. Addison. He is a very nice, jolly man. (and is very easy) Good luck!

Honestly, I have a blackberry. I NEVER use if for school! But, its available if you want it.

Trueblondy- Did you apply for the accelerated program here? Congrats on 7 schools, way to keep your options open!

Well to be honest with you, I dont really know that much. I know that for TAMUCC you have to take Health Transitions which is a pathophysiology class. I really havnt heard much else. Did you get accepted to the nursing school already or just to the college? Is this for fall 09? I mainly did not want to go there because I would rather be in SA than CC. I dont know much about the college station school, other than that it is new. But I do know someone who used to work at the hospital where you would be doing your clinicals (most likely) who loved it. College station is not a bad place to be. About the PDA, you are allowed to use your PDA in clinical, but you not allowed to use the phone function while on the unit. HOWEVER, it depends on your clinical instructor, but i have never heard of anyone that wanted to use their pda that couldnt. PLUS, the school has free nursing software for your PDA. It is great, they tell everyone to but one before you graduate so you can get your free software b/c that stuff can be expensive. Here is the link if you want to look at what they have, just clink on the kind of device you have: http://www.library.uthscsa.edu/find/pdas.cfm You can take as many notes as your want, pda or paper. There is big controversy right now in the field about computerized charting, saying that it takes away from patient care. So, you are typically not supposed to take notes or do charting while in the patient's room. Unless, they are vitals that need to be written down or something. The stuff that you are allowed to bring totally depends on if the location has a place for you to put your stuff. I was at St. Lukes, and there wasnt any place for a purse or anything. But you were always aloud to bring your drug book, or any other text you want. Hope this helps.

Yes, we know each other in person and we talked on allnurses during our application process. Yes, I applied and was accepted to TAMUCC. What do you wanna know?

AznPlayR99, why are you doggin me? I know where to find you...... jk. And I dont know what your talking about, I have all A's, I have plenty to do, and I have learned more this semester than I learned in 4 years of college. Yes, the majority of 1st semester is the basics, but I didnt know the basics before I started....some people do i guess?

Trueblondy, I am only in my first semester, so I am not so sure about the NCLEX. Do you remember the test you took for your interview? Well that same company (ATI) has a NCLEX review series that is required for every student and it is built into the curriculum. For example, in pharmacology, on top of our textbook, we also had to but the ATI pharmacology NCLEX review. And there are ATI requirements in each class. For example, in pharm we have to take at at least 2 practice exams as part of our grade. I understand your concern about the NCLEX, believe me, its a concern of mine also but I know the UTHSCSA will prepare me, as long as I follow through with their ATI requirements/recommendations. In 2007, our school had a 86% pass rate. If you want to look up other schools, go to this web page. http://www.bon.state.tx.us/nursingeducation/edudocs/RN-5YR-passrate.pdf If you have any other questions, feel free to ask b/c even though it was not my first choice (b/c i am from Houston and i wanted to stay there) I really really love this program. Although it is a lot of hard work and I have probably never worked harder in my life (and this is going to be my second bachelors degree), I have never enjoyed working this hard. The clinical experience is also really great. We are all dispersed around the SA medical center which are all within 5 minutes from the school and from each other. So, if you are torn, keep this in mind. :)

Hey Trueblondy, I would suggest you pick UTHSCSA. I was torn also between the two and I am so glad I picked UTHSCSA (well actually TWU chose for me b/c i didnt get in). My good friend got into TWU and dropped out because she hated it so much. She said that the teachers were horrible and dont care if the students do well or not. They treat the 1st (and 2nd) semester as a weed out and make the work load really unreasonable. The professors here want you to stay in the program and do what they can to make you successful. Don't get me wrong, at UTHSCSA there is a ton of work, but it is organized and managed well. The professors here are also really really nice and always willing to help. I remember that waiting game, it was awful! Dont think about it too much, focus on something else! Good luck!

Does anyone else think that info was overwhelming? YIKES!

true that! Well at least we know that if they do change the uniform, it wont be an ugly white shirt because I have never seen and orange or black shirt like that. haha.

Orange? OMG that is horrible! I would much rather wear white.

Hey everyone, I was looking at the tuition bill and it says something like $160 for fitness center. Well I know that UTHSCSA is pairing with Spectrum and building this bran new fitness club. Does anyone know anything about this? Apparently it will be ready late Spring 09. They are currently enrolling students and faculty only but I think even students need to pay membership fees. If so, what the heck is this charge for?

Has anyone noticed how one of the books is called Fund.Of Nursing w/ CD and there is another called the same thing Fund.OfNursing w/CD- Corrected. What the heck does this mean? Is it the same book? Wierd

Has anyone bought books yet? Is there a list somewhere?

Im not looking for a roomate, but after extensive apartment searching in the medical center and talking to many medical students, I would stay away from vintage. When I went there it was really really expensive and really really not worth the money. It is pretty on the outside, but it kinda gross on the inside. I have heard really good things about Carlyle Place. Also, look at Whispering Creek. Thats where I am going to live. It is really close to campus and you can avoid traffic. There are tons of medical students there also. Good luck finding a roomie!

I got accepted too, but I am declining the offer. So for anyone who did not get accepted, keep your fingers crossed that you are next on the list!

Lancer - What do we have to wait for to get our ID and parking permit? I was going to do that when I go up there next week... it would suck if I couldn't.

Did anyone get an acceptance today?

Where does it say this about the acceptances on the website? I cant find it.

Does anyone know what parking is like on campus? Is it hard to get parking permits?

I registered. It was a little confusing. There are a ton of websites. I only registered for 3 classes (4 including the clinical). Does anyone know if we have to register for skills lab?? Also, does anyone know the email servers? I use apple mail and cant seem to get it set up. It is exchange.something? If you use outlook or endura, it is the same information.

I just got my registration packet and I think I registered. I am not sure if I did it correctly. PS - I just got bumped into the accelerated program!!!!! Pookster, keep your fingers crossed, your next!

Has anyone heard anything more about registration???