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  1. UTHSCSA-Fall 2011

    CyclicalEvents replied to Dorotheadar's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ahh the smell of fresh recruits. Hi! I'm currently a 3rd semester student. Feel free to ask me anything

  2. Moving to Round Rock, TX

    CyclicalEvents replied to ShannonN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Round Rock is like a large, more conservative suburb of Austin. I don't know much about apartments, but this is a nice review site - Round Rock Apartments for Rent - Round Rock Apartments Reviews and...

  3. No H2O to patients with NG tube??

    CyclicalEvents replied to parisaa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If your patient is able to drink water on their own, why do they have an NG tube? [edit] Furthermore, if you're pumping the patient's stomach why would they be ingesting any liquids? The answer to...

  4. Nursing care plan assignment -- looking for help w/ diagnosis

    CyclicalEvents replied to Miles1978's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The wbc count is high which means he may have an infection. You would want to watch that as well as his temperature for elevation. The respiratory rate might also be elevated in the case of infection....

  5. upper endoscopy question

    CyclicalEvents replied to serenity8675's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure how checking their gag reflex is at all important. Both of these are GI related. It says the patient is getting the endoscopy for further evaluation of peptic ulcers, which makes me think...

  6. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    You need the physical exam book. That was the only book we really used for labs. But they changed the book/author and added more stuff for ya'll so no clue if you need the student lab manual as well....

  7. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Whatttt?! That's unfair Also, my tuition is actually 2900$ again for this 2nd semester. They were charging me for health

  8. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    It was in my email. You might have one too in your uthscsa email if they've assigned you one. I'm about to start my 2nd semester. You have to have 3 upper division electives to graduate - 2 in...

  9. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    tall, short, dorky, muscly. every flavor under the

  10. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tuition and fees - 2900 (3300 this 2nd semester) Will be more if you aren't providing your own insurance! Housing - 2500 (500 a month) Books - 400 (1400 if you were to buy everything they ask at the...

  11. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have heard bad things about the practices at the VA, particularly sanitation. However, Ms. Ford is most likely the clinical instructor if you go to the VA and she is an incredible instructor. You...

  12. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Any computer is fine. The only program you use is blackboard which may actually cause problems if you use Macs or IE. Any PC from the last 4 years with Firefox will

  13. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Get them ahead of time to snatch the best deals online. Like Aznsexy said, you won't need most of them. Of the 20+ books for 1st semester I used Fundamentals, nursing diagnosis, and bates physical...

  14. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Make sure you send in your final transcript or you will be counted as a freshman for financial aid. I can't speak for others but the financial aid I received my first semester covered most if not all...

  15. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    Be prepared to pay for parking if you go to St. Lukes. I think a bunch of other clinicals carpool and share the charges. The nursing school is actually pretty small and on the opposite side of the...

  16. LVN to RN - Which Option ( San Antonio)

    CyclicalEvents replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas Nursing

    A friend of mind dropped SACs nursing program to attend UTHSCSA. She said in her short time there that the experience was awful. She felt it was very unorganized and did not have much support. When...

  17. UTHSCSA Fall 2010 HOPEFULS!

    CyclicalEvents replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing

    The old accelerated program was stopped because of significant dissatisfaction. You'll be the first to experience the new curriculum. Actually, I wasn't aware that they were going forward with a new...

  18. CNA programs in Austin area

    CyclicalEvents replied to back2txfuturenurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    ACC in general has good programs. I have not visited the Eastview campus, but I did take a class at Northridge campus (i think that's what it was called). Pretty campus and the class I took wasn't...

  19. nursing school at UTHSC in San Antonio

    CyclicalEvents replied to Thurman's topic in Texas Nursing

    This thread is 4 years old. If you manage your time you will do great. Lots of people have

  20. Nursing market becoming oversaturated?

    CyclicalEvents replied to xpose85's topic in Texas Nursing

    The rural areas of Texas are not oversaturated. A BS in Biology will not land you a job in anything related to biology (unless you count biology teacher). Grades are extremely important for...

  21. Debra Medina, RN, is running for Governor of Texas

    CyclicalEvents replied to tejas-nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Considering property taxes pay for the public school systems in Texas, I'd be curious as to how she'd keep the schools running. [Edit] Oh dear, increase the sales tax. Shame that hurts the...

  22. UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

    CyclicalEvents replied to itsMEkassiah's topic in Texas Nursing

    I saw you! Unfortunately I looked at this thread today

  23. UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

    CyclicalEvents replied to itsMEkassiah's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! I'll skip over those 2 then

  24. UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

    CyclicalEvents replied to itsMEkassiah's topic in Texas Nursing

    Question - So previous posts have said that we probably won't use most of the books. I was wondering which books were needed, and which aren't. I'm wondering about NURS › 3802 › 001. Any of these...

  25. UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

    CyclicalEvents replied to itsMEkassiah's topic in Texas Nursing

    Stethoscopes? Why has nobody told me I need that? =X What else do I need, aside from books? I just called UTSA asking why they haven't processed my cancellation of financial aid there, since I filed...