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  1. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nursing classes are offered in the summer, but you can't "speed up" the program to my knowledge. The website says: "Are there classes in the summer? Traditional - 2 year program . NO....

  2. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the recon work, you're the bomb! Hope the same is true for the classroom cohorts as far as books. I'm not buying anything else until we start in

  3. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Uhmmm...I sure as helk hope so! I bought the seventh edition too, as well as the clinical companion and study guide. Having to re-purchase will TRULY

  4. BSN needed to work in Texas?

    weirdscience replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a nursing student and I also volunteer at a local hospital's ER. No, this is not true in my city in Texas, although the magnet hospitals have recently committed to only hire BSNs by a future date...

  5. About to start Nursing School and having doubts

    weirdscience replied to wishywashy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on the school, too. I live in a city where there are nursing departments popping up at every school (accredited or not, community/technical schools AND 4 yr. + universities.) The...

  6. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I was with the EVC group. I saw a couple of guys in the Hybrid group but didn't want to go up to each one and say "Radiation?" since most of them would have been like, "HUH?!?" I wish I would...

  7. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought the best part was the Q & A with the current students. That was pretty informative and made me excited again about the program after feeling a little demoralized in 1105. I'm bummed that...

  8. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm

  9. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    annbananz, I applied twice before getting accepted. I am still not positive what did the trick, but I suspect timing may have had something to do with it--I applied in late spring/early summer and I'm...

  10. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Holy smokes, Lili...soooo awesome. I wish you were going to be at EVC with me but I know CEC was your first choice, so big props to you! I'm VERY happy for you. You so deserve

  11. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    FYI: the shirts are somewhat "vintage/limited edition" as they'll be selecting and ordering a new design in spring. So grab 'em now! Also...the cost of membership is going up to $10 so if you have the...

  12. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Quick question for you all: has anyone heard anything from Tammy, etc. about when the Spring '11 handbook will be posted? That's the only thing I have outstanding to turn in my completed packet and...

  13. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks. It makes me feel better to know that other people are taking it as hard as me when they mess up. It literally took me a few days to feel better about how I did but I think I'm ready for class...

  14. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks, Radiation...I am glad somebody responded and even more glad that someone already in the medical field is still prone to feeling clumsy at these checkoffs. I hope my next one is better...it...

  15. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow...I suck. Got totally nervous in my 1105 mastery check-off last night and made a lot of stupid mistakes. Got hung up on applying the TED hose, which I did 100 times on my mom with no...

  16. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Minor update to Orientation pages: now says the link to purchase the lab pack will be posted by Nov.

  17. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Who here is going to be in the EVC class? I just switched from hybrid to Eastview because I'm concerned about the health of my 8 year old car. I can take the bus to EVC if I need to (and have husband...

  18. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info. What length of tube do you

  19. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know there are other threads about this but wanted some feedback specifically from other ACC ADN students. What stethoscope is everyone getting? Has anybody heard pros/cons for specific equipment?...

  20. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lili...I am totally crossing my fingers for you!! Especially now that I have put a face w/the name. :) Congrats, Crispier!! So

  21. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    My recollection of that check box was that it asked "can we contact your CURRENT employer?" I said no--and they didn't. But I think it was assumed (or at least I assumed from the way it was worded)...

  22. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    When was your background check

  23. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks, jgapparatus. I am looking forward to the next two years also! Just checking in--has ANYONE gotten the "all clear" to register yet? Also--I'm so excited--I start 1105

  24. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! I haven't even tried to apply yet, still at my (non-medical industry) job and finishing up here. I am volunteering in the ER at Seton main to get some experience and I totally love it...but...

  25. Austin Community College - ACC - Spring '11 hopefuls

    weirdscience replied to CA_to_austin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have not worked in oncology but I did lose my mom to breast cancer just this past April. I think that the advice to not get attached to patients is not realistic (as Radiation alluded to, above.)...