ToriTheTerrible

What I want to know is what happen to the new grad nurse. I saw the one "new grad nurse," who posted about how great the 3 month training program was and how she was hired by Sutter after she completed the training, only posted that one post, never again to be seen on allnurses.com. Makes me think she was a plant or a troll. So how's this program working out now? Tori

Does anyone know what textbook we will be using for pathology next semester? Tori

Hi Everyone Hope you all did well on your exams. Have a great summer and see you all in September! Tori

Spent my snow day with my daughter. Just finished the Health Reform 2010 assignment that is due tomorrow morning. Now to read and read. Tori

Hi Babster Well, I think we are suppose to have lunch together one day. I always bring my lunch, but I can always bring extra. Maybe a Monday or Thursday? Tori

Hey babster, Are you Barbara? Tori

Hey All Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday. If I remember, I will wear a red hibiscus flower in my hair. Tori

I would start now, especially by checking the school of your choice's deadlines. You can always update your transcripts or send your stuff minus your transcripts. Tori

I am not going to worry about parking until January. I do not think classes start until the 10th, so the parking lot, even 17, should be pretty empty during orientation. I am hoping that the space i am on the waiting list for comes open before Jan. 5th so I can park closer to the campus. I will be disappointed if the space I am waiting for does not come open til August of 2012. Tori

Oh, and about the malpractice insurance, I wish it would stay $10.00, even after we graduate. Tori

Does anyone know if they decided who the 5 "volunteers" for Audie Murphy are gonna be? Tori

Thank you for this thread it was very enjoyable, amusing and enlightening. I will be starting nursing school in January and now know where I can let off steam during clinicals. Tori

Regional accreditation affects the transferability of earned credits. Are you going to be happy as an ADN or do you want to go for a BSN or higher in your future? Do you think you will never decide to get a different degree in a different field? Schools that are not regionally accredited offer classes and degrees and certificates that will probably not be accepted at other institutions. For example: an associates degree from a Sanford Brown or Kaplan (for-profit) school will not be accepted at Cornell or U of M or UCLA or even my school UTHSC in San Antonio. That means, the decision to pursue a Baccalaureate means going back to school and redoing the first two years to get all the basics back in to qualify for the Baccalaureate program. The funny thing about those non accredited schools, seems it can cost 5x's as much for an ADN as one from a local Community College, so, if you take out student loans, your earning potential may be limited to repaying student loans. Also, I have heard, and it could just be rumors, but degrees offered from for-profit colleges may not be a good thing to add to your resume. As I do not work in Human Resources, I am only repeating what I have heard and not personal experience. There is a thread on this forum about for-profit schools that I would suggest you look at. Also Huffington Post had an article about the graduation rate of for-profit schools. Anyway, good luck which ever way you decide to go. Tori Scrutiny Takes Toll on For-Profit College Company - NYT - Nursing for Nurses For-Profit College Graduation Rate: 22 Percent

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Tori

Keili Thank you for your hard work. I am with you in that I can not purchase anything til I get my loans and such in. I believe our disbursement date is Jan 3, which leaves us a few days before we can pick up text books and almost nil chance of getting used books. The main problem with Amazon is that the books may arrive late. Tori

Well, if someone can tell me how I can pay for my mortgage, food, utilities, etc while I am attending classes instead of working, I would certainly appreciate it. I am the only wage earner in my house and I am sure my loans will not cover my expenses.

You can go online and put yourself on the waiting list for a parking spot. Considering the fact that there is a group of students who are finishing their last semester, several spots should be available by the time the semester starts. But, considering that several students may want a spot, the sooner you put yourself on the waiting list, the sooner you will be in a position to not have to worry about the shuttle. We all, I am sure, have scheduling conflicts and needs. Be glad you can afford to pay for child care, many can't.

Project Quest is out of money for Bexar County. Tori

Okay This is for the people who live in Bexar County and are in need of financial assistance. There is a group called Project Quest that will pay for some of your tuition and for part of your supplies. To qualify, you must not make much money, live in Bexar county, not have a degree, and be willing to live and work in Bexar County for two years after graduation. it takes about 6 appointments with them to get help. First is orientation and 1st round of testing, 2nd is 2nd round of testing, and 3rd is income verification. Here is the number if anyone is interested: 210 270-4690. Tori

Here is a rough draft of my current schedule. They have not posted the labs for the day we do not have clinicals yet. Monday: 9:00AM - 11:50AM Concepts of Professional Nursing 1pm-2:50pm Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice: Theoretical Foundations Tuesday: Unknown Wednesday: 6:30 am- 1:30 pm Clinicals Thursday: 9:00AM - 11:50AM Pharmacotherapeutics 1pm-2:50pm Health Assessments: Theoretical Foundations Friday: 7:00 AM- 3pm Health Assessments: Clinical Application I suspect there might be an error on the Friday labs. Haven't had the chance to ask other students about it yet. Tori

I am still hoping we can plan a pot luck during orientation. Tori

Actually, if you look through the thread, you will see many instances of quiet moments where there are little to no posts. It will get busy, then taper off, only to repeat the cycle. It, in no way, reflects negatively on your presence. I am sure you will be a great asset to this community and an even better classmate. As for my previous post, just my usually ill-behaved self. Tori the Terrible

Yes Sandy You did. Tori

Hi All On the parking passes: I was told by someone at UTHSCSA's police dept that if you want a zone V, you might be able get them now but it is lot 17 at the corner of research and medical and you will have to ride a shuttle to school. otherwise, you need to get on the waiting list for a better parking space. I was told zone I has about a 2 year waiting list but zone II has about a 3-6 mos. waiting list. I was also told, as a future student I may not be able to purchase a parking permit until Jan. So I put myself on a waiting list. Otherwise, I do not know why you are having problems trying to buy one. Could be that you are not a current student or just a glitchy payment program. On the financial aid, did you go through the counseling as mentioned in your letter? I think you can decide not to take the money before you receive it, but if you decide against it now, you may not be able to get it later. I took that online thing way back in September and I do not remember exactly what was what. I know I need to take everything offered though, as I will be cutting 32 hours off my work week and I am the only bread winner in my family. As it is, the 8 hours I will be working will only pay my insurance premiums and flex accounts. I suspect what they are offering me will not be enough assistance to us. I worked more this year than last and I am worried that it will negatively effect my financial aid come August. Tori

Did anyone else who registered get a lab or two added? I was given a Friday lab from 7am-3pm, though the schedule listed 3 separate labs, #1@7am-10am, #2@10am-1pm, @3pm-6pm with 33 students per lab. But no Tuesday or Wednesday labs have been added yet. Tori