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Hello All! I am a first year nursing student working towards my BSN. I have always wanted to work in PACU and I know when I graduate I will not be able to go straight into PACU. I was wondering what part of the hospital would be a good place to start and get experience? I am only a first year so I am unsure if anyone would hire me right now for the summer. Thank you all in advanced! :) Chantale

Hey Sophia, I have not received my letter yet so I guess I will have to apply for the Spring of 09. I was wondering if you still had your HESI study guide and if you do maybe I can purchase it from you? Once again Congrats to everyone who has gotten in, you should all feel very honored!! :beer:

I am still waiting as well!! Congrats Girls!

Ok Ladies I need some help/advice. I am now looking for apartments close to school. What cities would be really close to either the Dallas or the Houston campus? Thank you in advance!

haha thank you prettyladie! I posted before I saw that you already posted for me :chuckle

Hello, No I am not Chinese I am Caucasian. My real name is Chantale but have always been called Channy or Shawn since I was little, so I guess it just stuck. lol I have yet to receive my letter but am crossing my fingers!!! Where do you live Sophia?

Hello All!! haha yes I remember her she was a nut and I am so glad we decided to not get into the program!! Congrats to Aggie and tcoley! :yelclap:

Haha yes I finally made it!! Its about time!

Hello All I am the friend that Prettyladie is always talking about! lol How is everyone?

I apologize for posting something so similar to my last post but I really need some advice. I was wanting to obtain some experience before I started nursing school. My friend and I have come across a Patient Care Tech (PCT) program, that cost almost $9000. This is a 6 month program that allows you to obtain phlebotomy certification, EKG certification, as well as CNA certification. This program does offer finical aid and will also pay for the board test. After 4 months of being in the classroom and lab setting you are assigned a hospital to finish the last 2 months. Some hospitals(so I have been told) will pay for you to further your education. Here is the problem I have applied to Texas Woman's University for the Fall 09 semester BSN program. I do not find out if I am accepted into the program until April. This PCT program starts on March 27th. Is this worth spending $9000 when there is a possibility that I will be starting nursing school within a few months? Thank you!

Currently I am waiting to see if I have been accepted to nursing school. In the meantime I have thought about obtaining a phlebotomy certification as a means to get more experience. Do you think this is a good idea or do you think I will get all the experience I need while in nursing school?