SerenePeach

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  1. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

    SerenePeach replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

    I noticed that the Kaplan RN review had a picture of the PN book, but when I downloaded it, it was actually the RN review

  2. Amount of debt upon graduation?

    SerenePeach replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I graduated from my first bachelor's with $0 in debt. By my estimates, I will be about $15k or so in debt once I graduate from my BSN program in

  3. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I actually submitted my transcript request on Saturday morning. I saw that my grade was posted already, so I chose to 'Send Now'. I got two emails today - one saying that my order was auto-authorized...

  4. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just finished my class at HCC as well. I submitted my transcript request through their online website, and I got an email this morning that said my request was processed and should be on its way to...

  5. Drug Testing for NS

    SerenePeach replied to PhiladelphiaLove's topic in General Students

    All three of the programs I applied to here in Houston, Texas required a drug screening and background check if you got accepted into the program. It's all out of

  6. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought it did, but I believe I'm wrong. I called Financial Aid today and they told me that a package will be processed for you regardless of whether you sign up for class or not. You won't receive...

  7. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you register for classes already? I called the Financial aid office on Monday and was told it would be ready in 4

  8. Is this a bad TEAS V score???

    SerenePeach replied to sch1109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Mickey, It's been a while since I took the test, but this is what I did to prepare for the TEAS V. I studied from the ATI study guide and the McGraw Hill Study guide. I also purchased the two ATI...

  9. Anyone regret ever having stepped foot in nursing school?

    SerenePeach replied to summersent's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience. But if you left nursing and never looked back, why are you still

  10. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    To HawkinsRV, Does not having an iphone/blackberry/other smart phone put you at a disadvantage during clinicals? I have a regular phone that I use just to call and text, and all this talk of apps...

  11. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would like to know this as well. I do currently have a Mac laptop, but I'm not able to access UT Link on it. Every time I need to check it, I need to use my roommate's PC laptop. I don't know if...

  12. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I notified TWU today that I was declining their offer. They said they needed it in writing, so I sent an email (after I called first). I figure the holds for UT didn't matter, since TWU also requires...

  13. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Basically, I received an award letter stating that since I had demonstrated 'academic excellence' in my endeavours, I was getting the scholarship. It was the first page in my packet. I am still...

  14. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got the Vivian Smith scholarship, such a pleasant surprise =) I'll be turning in a scholarship application as well and see what I can get; otherwise I'll have to rely on loans since this is my...

  15. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you get an email when you paid confirming your information? The sender's name is the same in both the receipt email and the email confirming the location. Also, since yesterday was Saturday, they...

  16. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    SerenePeach replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I use strawberry chapstick. I'm not a nurse yet, but I use this lip balm every day. Keeps my lips real soft, but it's not tinted. You might look at Neutrogena's Moisture Shine Lip Sheers - they are...

  17. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Everpark! I'm the same as you...I just don't feel comfortable declining TWU's offer until I officially accept UT's offer. The people on TWU's waitlist will just need to wait a little longer. I am...

  18. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Kimmy and everyone else, Where do you plan on parking for school? Is riding the light rail the best option (how far is the walk from the drop off station to the school ?) Is there contract parking...

  19. TWU Applicants Spring 2011

    SerenePeach replied to Soon2bRN1222's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck everyone! I accepted into TWU (Houston) but I am withdrawing since I got into

  20. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Woohoo! Check your personal e-mail! I got my official

  21. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    I found the facebook group for the Spring 2011 class. You can find it by searching UT Houston SON Spring 2011. Good luck everyone! Hope you find out

  22. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

    SerenePeach replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Jeanster, You can find the pass rate for all Texas schools at the Board of Nursing's website. We're not allowed to post links to other website, but just google BON Texas, click on Nursing...

  23. TWU Applicants Spring 2011

    SerenePeach replied to Soon2bRN1222's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yoli79 - I got into both UT-HSC and TWU. These programs have been established for a while and have really good NCLEX pass rates. Although UH-Victoria is only a one-year program, I feel that it's still...

  24. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

    SerenePeach replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know if this is the case, but do you have Microsoft Word 2007 or higher? It's a .docx file (as opposed to a .doc file) so you won't be able to open it with earlier versions of Word. I wasn't...

  25. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    SerenePeach replied to jones0651's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lol. I'm not a big partier anymore. A nice dinner with family & friends will