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  1. 4.0 gpa a myth?

    tea_leaf posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    For those who are applying, I just wanted to say that I think the 4.0 gpa requirement is a myth. I think some counselors say that to get students to work harder. Other students may say that to...

  2. ranking of tx nursing schools?

    tea_leaf posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wondering, not that it's that important, but does anyone know the rankings of the tx nursing schools (which tx nursing schools are the best)? From what i gather, here's what i think: 1.)...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks for the info guys. so i don't check this site for a while and it looks like i missed a lot. get ready for a full day tomorrow. i think we should have done more stuff today to get it over with....

  4. UTMB - Galveston Spring 09

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    hey raven. i decided to go to UTHSC San Antonio. it was my first choice all this time b/c their fast track is stretched out over 4 semesters vs utmb's 3 semesters. 20 hours per semester sounded scary....

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    about the clinical schedule, aren't we assigned to them randomly by the

  6. UTMB - Galveston Spring 09

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    hi raven. sorry it took so long to reply. it looks as if you're under the impression that i am currently a nursing student at utmb. i actually was an applicant just like you so i don't think that i am...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    yea i know. i guess that's what orientation is for. i guess i'm not going to go to the heart to heart thing since it sounds like it's geared more towards your family and friends (i.e. your...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    wow i wish i got the chicken pox as a kid b/c the titer sounds cheaper. i'm getting the 2 shots for around $125

  9. 4.0 gpa a myth?

    tea_leaf replied to tea_leaf's topic in Texas Nursing

    regarding the comment on only accepting blond hair blue eye women, so how will this happen? also, please keep in mind that there is a difference between "minimum gpa" and "average gpa". the first one...

  10. applying to nursing school

    tea_leaf replied to kcalalang's topic in Texas Nursing

    i understand that everyone is going to have a different opinion, but i would say go for it b/c i don't know how much your gpa would change w/33 hrs and then later you're up to 47 hrs. i would suggest...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    what are the reasons why finding a job is

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    congrats, lily. :balloons: rfs, i wouldn't give up hope now. utmb and twu still have not sent decisions letters yet so maybe someone who is currently holding an accelerated spot will give it up when...

  13. Purple,maybe even Blue

    tea_leaf replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Texas Nursing

    i agree with you, hopeful. you cannot pay me enough to be president of a country. i would go nuts from the stress and having to deal with people from all over the world. but everybody is different....

  14. Purple,maybe even Blue

    tea_leaf replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Texas Nursing

    i heard that austin is pretty much always blue. isn't it ironic that it is the capital of a red state? I35 south for 3-4

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    i guess they cannot stop you. they probably just strongly recommend that you do not

  16. UTMB - Galveston Spring 09

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    it looks like they're running behind schedule. last week of october is next

  17. What makes nursing school so hard for people ?

    tea_leaf replied to EmBeMap's topic in Texas Nursing

    it sounds like you have a good healthcare background and you're a really really good student. 2 advantages that your classmates may wish that they

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    i got into the accelerated. for the electives, i think that if you are in normal track, you need 9 hours of nursing electives. for accelerated, you only need 3 hours of nursing electives b/c they let...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    i just found out that i got in. to answer your question, i think that normal track people take their electives over the summer and they get to

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    congrats to those who got in. i called the registrar's office (i think they're in charge of mailing the letters) and the lady said that letters were mailed yesterday. i made sure. i'm still waiting...

  21. Nursing student

    tea_leaf replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    i would recommend reading the websites of each school that you are interested in to see what they want and for their

  22. Nursing student

    tea_leaf replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    it depends on the school. i've heard of the teas test. i'm not quite sure what the hesi

  23. Nursing student

    tea_leaf replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    don't take the NET test if your school does not require it. there are schools that may require another

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    wait hold on. don't mean to confuse anybody (including myself) now that i think about it, i called the school and asked the lady "when will decision letters be sent out?" and her response was "on...

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

    tea_leaf replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    i called the school today. they said that the letters were sent this past