Thangbom321 replied to sankey01's topic in Texas Nursing
ohh forgot to add that the park and ride probaly will take just as long as driving year own car.. idk. you get to sit and relax while the bus rides in the HOV.
Thangbom321 replied to sankey01's topic in Texas Nursing
Although I don't commute to the med center, i think an hour sound about right. Have you tried the park and ride yet? It's pretty good. You save mileage and paying for parking. That is an alternative....
Thangbom321 replied to CareerChange2010's topic in Men in Nursing
a little late and not a RN yet, however I will be starting nursing school in the fall. I went to a vo-tech college and became a Pumber/HVAC guy right out of high school (type 3 universal certified)....
Thangbom321 replied to RN2B-2012?'s topic in Texas Nursing
I got accepted for this coming ADN term at cy-fair a weeks ago. I had all my co-recs completed and was working on my AS since I will go and get my bachelors in 2 or 3 years anyways. Yeah, you...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
What physical? The only things I'm aware of are: 1. letter of intent 2. release of educational info 3. background and finger print 4. cpr 5. hep b vaccinated (proof) 6. be up to date on all other...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
humm.. ok, i wan't sure of how it work so i called the school (Cy-Fair) and they said that if you are attending cy-Fair, they won't take the pharm, if it was taken outside the program. However, if you...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
humm.. Why didn't i think about taking Pharm in the summer? What campus are you taking it at? Or if anyone know of a good teacher at Cy-Fair, please drop me a pm. I need to register fast. YzGyz edit:...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
well, I stoped by the nursing department at Cy-Fair today to ask if we needed to have our CPR cert before orientation or May 1. They told me that you have until the start of the program to get it...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
I really dont think their are anything stating on stethoscope restrictions or what nots. I read a few post fro other people (not all specifically lone star students) that you want your stethoscope to...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
yeah, i feel you on how much this site has kept me sane and somewhat up to date on my/our quest to nursing school. I have read so many threads and topics about nursing form here for a long long time...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
ok I'm back with the mail. I"M IN !!! I knew it as soon as i saw the letter though. It was too think to be a denial letter. Anyhoo WOOOT!!!!! I"M IN !!!! feels good. P.S. I applied with a 11.4784,...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
man i want my darn LETTER!! I keep checking ALLNURSE to see who else made it in. This is like a crazy thriller in which i'm a part of. Come on letter!! let my 11.47 bee good enough!! don't worry, i...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
I think we are all getting to analytical with the cut-off point. We really don't know what the exact cut-off is point wise until all applications are accounted for and the ADN staff draw a conclusion....
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
you will be OK if your score is above the cut-off. Being below it is the problem. I'm not sure on exactly how they choose who go to where. As far as I know, they just line all the scores from the...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
Yeah, thats a good reminder. Get your shots straighten out. I Finished my hep shots about 4 months ago. I should be good with everything else also. Well except the N1H1 shot. I guess I'll have to...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
cschoppe, I actually do have a question. I currently have no insurance of any kind was i think the program expect us to have some kind in case of an emergency. Do you know of what/how i can attain...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
I have been looking in the stethoscope forum and reading about them. Although it seems like the litman (sp) is the sure safe deal on a good quality stethoscope, I will get what my cousin recommends...
Thangbom321 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Texas Nursing
spend a few hours at the library with the HESI study guide. I recommend taking the test now or this app period if you can, even if you already miss the app period. It will give you good practice and...
Thangbom321 replied to StephanieNicole's topic in Texas Nursing
ohh I sure hope the darn cut-off score don't creep up on me!! I been trying for what seems forever to get in! Man ohh man would I get mad/stressed if i don't make it in!!! However, there are some...