TXcatcher replied to rebeccaanne22's topic in Texas Nursing
Mkatt, -Yes, you can get any kind of stethoscope, but it needs a diaphram and a bell. Most people recommend Littmans. I found mine on Amazon for about $50. -I would think white or black for an...
TXcatcher replied to rebeccaanne22's topic in Texas Nursing
Houston does not have a bookstore. They have a partnership with the UT-Houston bookstore. I'm not sure if patches and name tags are there though. I think the patches were $3, but I'm not sure about...
TXcatcher replied to rebeccaanne22's topic in Texas Nursing
A special note from the current J1s: -Don't send immunizations or CPR cards. You can turn them in during orientation or during the first few weeks of class. -Don't buy all of the books. You'll need...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I know! I would love to be an A student, but I just seem to be right below the cusp...oh well. It all says RN at the end! (NCLEX pending...) I hope they post pharm grades quickly. I am usually good...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm going to throw something if I get another boring patient and have nothing to do. Also, I'm really sick of hearing about how other people got to go to the OR or observe procedures. Keep that...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I had that problem with Chitty the other day... I didn't finish reading it. Anyone think it's worth it? I'm not feeling very worried about this test, with the exception of theory and history. What...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I passed everything!! All of the instructors today seemed very helpful... I am so glad it's over! Now it's off to bed and then concepts all day tomorrow! Dsilverbear - so glad to hear your puppy is...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
Ryan - definitely! I need a drink right now. My anxiety is returning because of that effing kangaroo pump. I mean, seriously, we didn't learn that! I sure hope I don't get that scenario...else I'm...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
MissMoe, I am so with you! Both of my checkoffs have been disorganized, albeit for different reasons. For assessment, my group had no idea what time to show up. We also had a pharm test that day so...
TXcatcher replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I wonder how long it will take to post the pharm grades. I am really dreading them, but the anxiety is killing me... I'm also dreading clinicals for one reason - 6:00am.... Getting here early on...