littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
sorry I haven't been on here in a while. You can get any stethoscope you want just be sure to get a good one that you can hear good with. everyone has a littmann stethoschope of some kind
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
right now yes. but i graduate in aug. so hopefully things are better then. all of the hospitals are adding on so they are going to need the nurses at some point. hopefully
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
I am currently a senior 1 and tomorrow is my last day of clinicals :) right now no one is hiring for anything. usually MD Anderson and the VA have work programs that I know of but i'm sure they all...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
senior 2 semester is focused more on NCLEX and the highly recommend that you buy a book but don't require it. also, as far as each course all of the test are designed to prepare you for the types of...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
rolling bag definately a good idea if you are bringing a laptop or books. they get heavy. also, professors are great and especially all of the ones for the first semester. later there are some I could...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
oh yeah, for clinicals they only accept a few reasons to miss such as sick, death, & things along that nature. it is up to your clinical instructor on weather or not they will let you make it up...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
yes, you can bring someone to orientation. no, you don't have to buy the scrubs from TWU but you do have to buy the patches and put them on your sleeve. you will need a lab coat, stethoscope, name...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
the TWU garage is awesome and completely safe. i have never had a problem there. there aren't any apt. within walking distance but there are some within walking distance to the light rail. also,...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
for parking in the med center $80/month is a great deal. when i work at the hospitals in the med center i just park at school and then walk to the hospitals. its a lot cheaper than $10-12/day...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
my outside loan was through wells fargo. they have one just for medical related careers such as nursing. also, just fyi the parking in the garage at TWU is $80/month. i live like 10 mins from school...
littlerae26 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas Nursing
It's no problem answering any questions you guys may have. I don't mind at all. Thanks to everyone wishing me luck with school and good luck to everyone here as well. Just let me know if you have...