theantichick

theantichick

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  1. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    theantichick replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    Heh. I've rearranged most of my house, having gotten divorced in the last month. And painted one of the rooms. I'm the only one bringing in groceries and cleaning out my fridge now. Maybe I'm not...

  2. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok, apparently I hadn't read the entire TOS and linking to other communities isn't allowed. (Sorry about that )... if you have any trouble finding the FB group, PM me or email as

  3. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok. Facebook group name: :heartbeat Tarrant County College Winter 2012 In case you have to search for it. Pass the word around to anyone you know in the program. And respond here (or email me at...

  4. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I need tall plus size, so I had to order them off Amazon. Got a decent deal from one of their shops. I'm thinking about getting some large velcro and using that to attach my patches instead of sewing...

  5. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Say, has anyone made a Facebook group for our class yet? I understand they are a great way to stay in touch & share

  6. working while doing full time nursing classes

    theantichick replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I appreciate it.

  7. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've got all my stuff together except the drug screen and CPR (which I'm taking at TCC on the

  8. working while doing full time nursing classes

    theantichick replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    I see your point, I really do. But it's also good to hear from ppl who have done it. If I had my choice, I wouldn't be working and going to RN school. I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. And the ONLY...

  9. Depression and Nursing School

    theantichick replied to chapstickaddict's topic in General Students

    I ditto what everyone is saying about get to the doc. I've dealt with depression on and off for years. Many times you have to try different meds until you get the right one or the right mix. And as...

  10. working while doing full time nursing classes

    theantichick replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    I have to say THANK YOU for everyone posting that they're making it working full time. Everyone has been harping that you can't even manage a part time job and do RN school. I don't have an option....

  11. Going to be denied f/a because of maximum credit rule..

    theantichick replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Students

    I also had this happen, because 15+ yrs ago, I didn't know what I wanted to do, and took many pre-reqs for different programs. I'm at 78, and have all but one pre-req (fine arts) for my RN program,...

  12. DNI Dallas Nursing Institute RN program

    theantichick replied to Aidens.Mommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    TCC only offers TEAS tests during the registration periods. They should have the Fall registration stuff in

  13. DNI Dallas Nursing Institute RN program

    theantichick replied to Aidens.Mommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just FYI, the grades are important, but you do NOT have to have a 4.0... I didn't (TCC) and am starting in Jan (1st attempt). And the RNSG counselor said she honestly wishes those rumors would die....

  14. Which nursing specialty is most competitive and which one is the least competitive

    theantichick replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Would love it, but I have to keep working through RN school (yeah, I know, but it's the reality) but will definitely try it if I win the

  15. Which nursing specialty is most competitive and which one is the least competitive

    theantichick replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just starting RN school in the spring, so I'm a couple years out from worrying about this, but my goal is to work ER. I used to be a paramedic, and am working on becoming fluent in Spanish (I'm...

  16. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone know how we're supposed to pick out the Diag & Lab, nursing care plan, and drug reference books? Everything I have says your preference, but I don't know enough to

  17. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Since I have to have a tall plus size, I'm ordering mine online (Amazon). And I'm going with a New Balance shoe because those fit my feet the best, I use them for walking/exercise. They have a thin...

  18. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm eager to see it. I've not been to the Trinity campus at all and am hoping the TRE station is close... I'd love to have the extra reading time on the train from Arlington (well, I LIVE in...

  19. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Feel free to drop me a line. My user name is my gmail address. :) I was hoping there'd be someone I "know" in my schedule. There were *SO* many people there, and I'm quite the

  20. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here's my sched: Skills - Th 9-noon Alethea McCray Theory - Hybrid T/Th 2:15-4:05 Virginia Covington Clinical - Su 6:30a-6:30p Barbara Willis (Huguley

  21. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    YAY,

  22. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    You so rock. can you post which stores, or PM me with them??

  23. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't gotten a steth yet, because I'm waiting for a check to come in. But I'll be buyin the ultrascope online. the only thing I haven't decided is if to get a Duo so I have a pediatric head to...

  24. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't used a Littman 3. It looks pretty good, but I'm gonna stick with the Ultra, I think. At least the L3 doesn't have the double tubes... I despise the sound of them rubbing together. :) And...

  25. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't, but I have a slight hearing problem and they've been highly recommended for that, and when I was a paramedic I used one that looked a lot like it, functioned the same way and was a...