dpierson

Had interview on Tuesday. Thought it went well but still waiting to hear back for second interview. Was told we would hear yesterday or today. I keep checking email and getting nervous. Has anyone received an email?

i spoke with someone in financial aid office yesterday and i was told that it takes 4-6 weeks to process my financial aid information. i told them that i cannot pay for anything, classes, books, supplies, out of pocket and that i need financial aid to pay for it all and they said that it takes 4-6 weeks and if my financial aid isnt taken care of by the first day of class, there will be a one time late fee on the classes i enroll in. that is scary info especially for those of us who cannot go to school unless we use financial aid. I did email my financial aid advisor. you can find your advisor on the financial aid page on UT. your advisor is based on your last name. they have their emails so hopefully it wont take 4-6 weeks but if it does i will be doing it all at the very last minute.

i dont think that dec. 4th is too late for cpr. so far all the stuff that i have faxed and mailed in, immunizations etc. have been taken off my holds the following day or by day 2, so i wouldnt worry about it. just make sure you fax it asap and i am pretty sure you will be okay. i wont finish my cpr until dec. 6th, (my last hold). cant wait to register!

i cant get into UT link and it said it is due to high volume. i think because registration begins today for those whose last names begin with u-z, ut link is too busy

same here. scholarship info but no vivian smith.

I dont think that your age will work against you. I think its great that you know what you want to do career wise so early on. I would suggest doing volunteer work in a hospital so that you can be in the environment and make sure you like it and although you have no prior work experience in healthcare, I think that would help. Hesi is computer based and timed but i think you get like 4 or 5 hrs. to complete and i finished mine in 1 and half hours. Good Luck.

I am planning to pay with grants and loans and I would also like to sign up for that work study program. Work study will give $500 a semester and there are perks that come with it.

cool. glad to help. with the cost of everything else i am glad that i stumbled upon that website.

i cant believe i found this!! the junior league of houston offers free health care provider cpr classes. the class is nov. 19th at from 6-9pm. i had to reserve my spot and it doesnt say how many spots are available so if you are interested follow the link and reserve your spot. http://www.juniorleaguehouston.org/?nd=p_event&event_category=CPR it does say nov. 29th and dec. 6th, so it might be 2 nights but for free i will do it!! im gonna call them a little later to see if its 2 monday nights or just one but either way its still the best deal i have found.

My kids are 3 and 5 and are in garden oaks. I am waiting to contact TWU because I want to make sure financial aid will cover the summer semester at UT. I will also take metrorail, I hope the expansion is done soon. Are your kids excited for you? Mine are still too young to really get it but they are excited and i even drove them by the campus to show them where mommy is gonna go to school and their reaction was what you would expect from a 3 and 5 yr. old, "um, thats cool" (shoulder shrug):)

i live next to heights. we should all try to meet for happy hour!!

just got my email as well. see you all at orientation! yay!!!

policy a. uniforms: 1. students must wear attire designated by the faculty of the school. the uniform may be purchased at the ut bookstore or at any uniform store. the female student uniform consists of a short white lab jacket, a navy short sleeve blouse, a navy a-line skirt or plain navy pants. navy uniform dresses are acceptable. the male student uniform consists of a lab jacket, a navy short sleeve shirt, and plain navy pants. lab jacket while in uniform is optional. the uniform should be clean at all times. the uniform material should be a polyester-cotton blend or cotton. white or navy t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn for warmth or comfort underneath the scrub top. note also that pants must cover all undergarments completely and must cover the student’s midriff or waist area by extending under the blouse/shirt or allowing the blouse/shirt to be tucked in. 2. hem length of the skirt may be from 1" above to 1" below the knee. 3. students must purchase at least one complete set of uniforms. the uniforms can be special ordered from the bookstore for sizes not in stock (delivery may take 6 - 8 weeks). 4. students will wear the lab jacket at all times when in the hospital to complete their pre-clinical work-up. no shorts, jeans, sneakers, or sandals are permitted during these times. 5. students who are pregnant will wear a navy maternity nursing uniform to be worn with the lab jacket during clinical experiences. 6. individual clinical agencies or faculty may require attire different from the school uniform. personal appearance must be professional. a lab jacket may be worn as appropriate. 7. navy or black sweaters without hoods may also be worn, but the student’s name pin must be visible. b. name pin, school emblem and i.d. badge: 1. an orange and white emblem bearing the seal of the university of texas will be worn on the left breast pocket of the lab jacket and the blouse/shirt. the university of texas policy number: u4860 health science center at houston faculty approved: 8/88 school of nursing effective date: 8/88 undergraduate policy revision date: 10/2008 dean approved: 12/2/2008 policy tit le: student at t ire for clinical document1 page 2 2. orange name pins (available at the u.t. bookstore) with white lettering will be worn on the upper left portion of the uniform or lab jacket above the patch. the format for the pin will be: 3. the student i.d. badge (provided by the school) must be worn at all times. 4 the i.d. badge and emblem are to be worn on the lab coat in the same way as on the uniform when in the hospital for pre-clinical work-up. c. shoes and hose: when in the clinical area, students are to wear white shoes, with white shoestrings and neutral or white hose. white plain socks will be worn with full-length pants. hose will be worn with skirts. d. hair: 1. hair must be neatly groomed and be worn so that it does not interfere with performance of clinical duties. shoulder length hair should be tied back. there will be no large bows, ribbons, or clips worn in the hair. 2. facial hair should be short and neatly groomed. e. nails: 1. nails should be short, neatly groomed, unpolished, and will be at a length that will not interfere with nursing functions. fake nails are not allowed. f. jewelry: when in the clinical area, because of the potential for spread of infection and injury to client and/or student, it is recommended that jewelry be kept to a minimum. 1. earrings (if worn) should be small stud earrings. the earrings should not go below the bottom of the ear lobe. 2. rings (if worn) only wedding sets or plain bands are allowed. 3. wrist or ankle bracelets should not be worn in the clinical area. g. perfume or aftershave should not be worn in the clinical area. h. equipment students will need to purchase a stethoscope, a watch with a second hand, bandage scissors, penlight, and safety goggles to use in the clinical area. i. other "fanny packs" (if worn) should be of a size that does not interfere with performance of clinical duties and must be black, navy or white in color.

no email yet, either.

It's 6:30 am and mine status says, "you have been admitted to the term above". Spring 2011!!!! yay!! Is it too early to call family!:)