ShockEmRN

ShockEmRN BSN

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  1. Decent quality stethoscope and blood pressure kit?

    ShockEmRN replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with the Littmann. I have the Littmann Classic that I got off allheart.com for $72. I had a Prestige acrylic heart shaped one before it and the Littmann beats it hands down. Sounds are...

  2. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually...every semester the minimum score to get in is different, depending on how many students apply and what their totals are. I was accepted into the fall 2012 Cyfair program with an 11.3 and...

  3. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's too funny, had no idea I knew you ! Small world. Congrats on getting in the program :). - Alexandria

  4. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Jessica, did you go to cy- springs

  5. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    ShockEmRN replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I started off at my hospital with $13 without differential for the float pool unit in

  6. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    ShockEmRN replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took the cna class (lecture and clinical), the phlebotomy class (lecture and clinical) and the EKG class ( lecture only). Was able to finish it all in less than a semester. After taking all the...

  7. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    ShockEmRN replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took mine at Lonestar college. Only took a few

  8. A few questions...

    ShockEmRN replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm currently working as a CNA at a hospital while in the nursing program. I couldn't imagine it any other way! I've learned so much in just a year working and I know it is definitely helping me make...

  9. CNA for the summer - good or bad?

    ShockEmRN replied to NLOPEZBR's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm currently working as a CNA right now while I'm in nursing school and I couldn't see it any other way. I know if I didn't have this job I would be totally lost most of the time with...

  10. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    ShockEmRN replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in Houston, I took phlebotomy during my CNA class and it was totally worth it. I'm currently in nursing school and knowing how to draw blood definitely will help me during clinicals and also...

  11. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't remember the differences between the basic and the advanced nursing kits for Cyfair students because most of us just combined both kits in a big bag. We were required to bring that bag to lab...

  12. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, on barker cypress/west rd.

  13. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    You should be okay using used books as long as they're the right edition. Tips that I can give would be make sure u don't get behind on the reading cuz it's hard to catch back up if you do, so...

  14. Lonestar Cyfair College Nursing Program- FALL 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to meganrichards's topic in Texas Nursing

    The English composite score is divided by

  15. what are the best divisions in hospital to work in?

    ShockEmRN replied to jtoms's topic in General Students

    I'm about to start my second semester, but I currently work at a hospital as a nurse tech. Not all hospitals have this many units, some only have a few of these sections, these are just some that I'm...

  16. Clinicals start Monday

    ShockEmRN replied to DawnCaprice's topic in General Students

    I start my first clinicals the 14th! So nervous! Good

  17. what are the best divisions in hospital to work in?

    ShockEmRN replied to jtoms's topic in General Students

    Depends on the hospital and what their specialties are but here are a few: CCU (Critical Care Unit) (aka ICU) - a more complex care is needed for these unstable patient's with life threatening...

  18. Working in the Float Pool as a nursing student

    ShockEmRN replied to loquitamamita's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've been a float pool patient care tech at a hospital for about a year now. I'm currently in nursing school and I can't think of a better unit to be on. I love having the ability to float to all...

  19. new cna student in houston tx

    ShockEmRN replied to sheree_hobbs.manuel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in Houston too! :) Being a CNA is tough work but it is a rewarding job. I'm currently a CNA at a hospital while going to nursing school to be an RN. Some days are definitely more tough than...

  20. Looking for a good stethoscope

    ShockEmRN replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a Littmann Classic II S.E. got it for around $70. It's been great so

  21. Can i qualify as a cna/pct once I enter nursing school?

    ShockEmRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on your nursing program. My nursing program I think let's you get cna certified after your first semester. Check with your program to find

  22. preparing for tests

    ShockEmRN replied to Lordswill's topic in General Students

    I have the Saunders nclex book too. I like the book a lot, plus it has great reviews. Also, my Med-Surg Success book by Colgrove is great for nclex style

  23. Lonestar Spring 2012 Hopefuls

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not too sure what the cut off score was for my group. I applied with an 11.4 for the fall 2012 semester and got accepted. Every semester is very different, it really all depends on the applicants that...

  24. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah UH Victoria is a good school, I'm excited they're starting to do it through Lonestar :) I think it's one day a week face to face and lasts about a year. Another great option that many RNs like...

  25. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    This post is for the cy-fair students- Here's the homework we got in the fall (it's probably going to be the same for spring tho) : RNSG 1209 (Intro to Nursing) - Read Chitty book, chapters 1-3, 5-7...