Islandgirl245 replied to keili30's topic in Texas Nursing
congratulations on getting in!! i am a first semester student and remember how nervous i was the few months before starting school. one suggestion: sign up for your parking pass as soon as possible....
In the operating room we point our hands up b/c you'll recontaminate your hands if they were pointing down. Your upper arms are considered unsterile anyways even though you are gowned. Hope that helps...
Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing
I went to get my parking permit and the office said they won't be issuing them out until 1 August; BUT you can go online and purchase it and print out the receipt and bring that in in August so that...
Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing
I registered for classes last week...I just wanted to make sure I got the clinical rotation that I wanted. I also have to do all my VA stuff so that's why I did it kind of early. Also, if you guys...
Islandgirl245 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students
They kept postponing the date the letters were to be sent out...When I received the letter (after waiting for the mailman everyday that week) I cried and got down on my knees and thanked
Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing
I am pretty sure it is the orange top with black bottoms. Does anyone know how long the background checks take to clear? I did mine about 2 weeks ago and still haven't heard
I think you should just work a semester...I think the CNA program will be a waste of time, you might get complacent and just remain a CNA instead of getting your bachelors...Did you find out what was...
Islandgirl245 replied to pathei_mathos's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi, Well I just got accepted to UTHSCSA Fall 2010...I ordered the TEAS study guide from the makers of the TEAS test and it helped a lot!! As far as the science portion, study up on geology as...
Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi AznPlayR99, I am starting in the fall and I had a few questions for you: what should we expect our first day of class? What do you suggest us doing/purchasing to help keep organized (any...
Islandgirl245 replied to juliieejellybean's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey friendlysmile, No, I am not from Hawaii. I am 1/2 dominican and 1/2 jamaican; so I guess that considers me an islandgirl, right? Anywhoo, did you get in???? I am so