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  1. TCC Last semester!!! Any advice?

    smilingbig replied to latestart's topic in Texas Nursing

    since i took pedi/ob in the fall of '08... there have been leaps & bounds of improvement as far as ob is concerned... i know many seniors from this last semester that mentioned in our surveys that...

  2. DFW area, Is this a fair pay for a RN with 4.5 yrs experience?

    smilingbig replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    ".....But summer here is too hot, and I don't like the desert....I like DFW as it has four seasons..." I hope you aren't moving to Texas for the weather....dry hot is usually more tolerable than hot...

  3. Tarrant County College...HELP! Why am I not accepted?

    smilingbig replied to kellils's topic in Texas Nursing

    Kellils... While I agree that it was more than likely your TEAS score, you should call to make an appointment with them to review your application. They will tell you exactly what it was that hurt...

  4. RN to BSN online

    smilingbig replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    prfstdnt... I can absolutely relate to your situation. I also am a second-degree student and chose the ADN route because of the cost and ease of entry into their program. I haven't heard of any...

  5. If you have taken the TEAS test please post back.

    smilingbig replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Faeiriewand....good luck

  6. Applying for Tarrant County College Nursing, fall 2009

    smilingbig replied to zhengalexmiao's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would certainly shop around for your books!! You will find many all over the web and even at local second-hand bookstores that are seriously cheaper than at the campus book store. I am blessed to...

  7. Applying for Tarrant County College Nursing, fall 2009

    smilingbig replied to zhengalexmiao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Medical terminology & pharmacology are not required for TCC's program.... txmommy said that they brought back their extra points system so you would only get "bonus" points for having taken those...

  8. RN-BSN - How soon did you start?

    smilingbig replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Students

    Tech's program is two semesters. They have a program that starts in the first summer session; the application period is from Feb1-Apr1. The application period for the Fall entry is March 1 through...

  9. Applying for Tarrant County College Nursing, fall 2009

    smilingbig replied to zhengalexmiao's topic in Texas Nursing

    The wait for me wasn't too bad because during the wait I was working two jobs putting $$ aside for books;)! It turned out to be a good idea... the first two semesters you spend a lot of money on...

  10. Applying for Tarrant County College Nursing, fall 2009

    smilingbig replied to zhengalexmiao's topic in Texas Nursing

    I remember dropping my application off!! I graduate this semester from TCC and cannot believe this part of school is almost over!! You will be in this position before you know it! Good luck to you...

  11. Nurses Going to Med School

    smilingbig replied to freakjojo06's topic in General Students

    Chemistry & biology majors just have to take fewer classes since they are already majoring in subjects that include the pre-reqs for medical school. If you were to major in something else, that...

  12. Who do you thank for their support during NS?

    smilingbig replied to blt3535's topic in General Students

    Aren't we so blessed!! My parents let me & my husband move into one of their rent houses (the mortgage was paid in full already!) so I could go to nursing school and my husband could finish his...

  13. RN-BSN - How soon did you start?

    smilingbig replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Students

    Such a good question... too bad no one has offered any insight! I'm graduating in May also and will be applying to a BSN school in May. The school I am applying to has their cut off date in June, but...

  14. RN to BSN online

    smilingbig replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will graduate in May with my ADN, sit for the NCLEX in May or June and will already be applying to Texas Tech's SON RN-BSN program. Their program is 2 semesters. You could do the two summer...

  15. after 2 days of crying and absolutely no sleep...

    smilingbig replied to rmtRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations stillthinking & rmtRN!! I am in my final semester and will take the NCLEX this May or June.... I will definitely keep your advice in mind

  16. I need help!!! Teas testing!!!!

    smilingbig replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Students

    http://www.atitesting.com/onlinestore/browsestore.aspx?rootid=84&catid=84 that is the ati website link for the teas test products. (ati is the company that does the teas test.) they have a book...

  17. Student nurse with the baby itch. Help!

    smilingbig replied to linds24's topic in General Students

    Thanks! My husband & I both come from large families, so we want to make sure our kiddos get to experience all the craziness & happiness that comes from that! I know it can be done, thanks for...

  18. Student nurse with the baby itch. Help!

    smilingbig replied to linds24's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school in Aug. '07. At that time my husband & I had been married for two years already and were both wanting kids. A year and a half later, at the ripe old age of 31:wink2:, I am...

  19. expired texas nursing license

    smilingbig replied to perseus29's topic in Texas Nursing

    After looking at the NPA for it only talks about the extra fees you have to pay to renew an expired license. I looked at the eligibility requirements for the online renewal and it states that if the...

  20. Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area

    smilingbig replied to redranger's topic in Texas Nursing

    The online course allows you to only do those "check points" so that would take less than an hour I would think. The skills test won't take more than an hour. You are tested over: 1 person adult CPR,...

  21. Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area

    smilingbig replied to redranger's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can search for classes in your area (using your zip code) through the link below. http://www.heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011795 I recently did my renewal using the online class portion...

  22. How competitive is it to get into UTA, TWU, TCU, or Baylor (Texas) for BSN ?

    smilingbig replied to bound4nursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    TCC's program allows you to sit for the NCLEX which means that you would have your RN after TCC if you passed the NCLEX. Also, there are many local hospital systems that are offered a discount to UTA...

  23. Is it really that difficult?

    smilingbig replied to shasta12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I too have a bachelor's degree and applied everywhere when I changed to nursing. I applied for both the second degree programs that are out there and some ADN programs. I chose TCC because it was...

  24. Job for new Grad

    smilingbig replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. There are TONS of hospitals in this area that already have graduate nurse positions posted. Most of those internships won't start till end of May or beginning of...

  25. New grad internships

    smilingbig replied to jla623's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey, I just heard from a girlfriend that Baylor will be having a GN job fair soon, you may want to look into that. I registered for it and anticipate some of the information you are seeking can be...