KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
Are you talking about the Prep for Basic Care Course? I think there's something on one of the pieces of paper we got that said 8-9 was self-study time, and that class would run from 9-5. (What I'm...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
Speaking of financial aid, does anyone know how long it takes Lone Star to consider an appeal? I've been waiting a few weeks now, and haven't heard anything
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm just starting chapter 6 today. I'm trying to do a chapter a day, but that's only because I'm not taking any other classes at the moment. I know that no matter what I do, most of it will have...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
Would it have been possible for the authors of our 'Fundamentals' book to get the type any smaller? I think I need an eye exam. And don't feel bad, Stephalump. I'm not absorbing much of it, either,...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
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KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
I ordered some Timberland Pro Renova slip on shoes, because the reviews couldn't get any better, but they felt terrible on me. Felt very heavy, like I was lugging around weights! And, for some odd...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
For those of you who have not yet gotten any of your textbooks, I found a good website, www.directtextbook.com, where you can compare prices at different websites. I purchased the three books we were...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
I signed up for the last class, but that's only because the BON was having trouble with my background check (apparently, I've washed my hands so much over the years of caregiving that I have nearly...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
Re: pharmacology.... Guys, is there any way you can take it during the summer? I only ask because I took it in the spring semester, and there is a TON of reading. I wouldn't take it with any other...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
Congrats, gmarks! And thanks for the heads up re: the stethoscope. You're right about people stealing them. I have a friend who is in the LVN program in Tomball, and people are always getting them...
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
gmarks, where did you get your stethoscope? Scrubs, etc.? I've been debating about whether or not to get a 1st class (i.e., expensive) one, or just to get a basic
KnightGal replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing
I wonder what would happen if we all went and sat there and refused to leave until we saw somebody. Yeah, I know: none of us has the time, because we actually have