ShockEmRN

ShockEmRN BSN

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  1. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Skills one is stuff like making a bed while occupied, bathing, taking out a Foley, mainly stuff that a nursing assistant would do... it's a fairly easy class tho. Nursing skills two is tougher, same...

  2. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pretty much you will just be reading the chapters thoroughly so you can practice the skills when you get to class. Everything is to prepare you for the practicum at the end where you get a random...

  3. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nevermind... i wasn't allowed to to

  4. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good idea...I'll see if I can do a similar one for fall 2012 "Lonestar College Fall 2012 - Acceptance

  5. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's going OK. School is hectic with many projects, quizzes and tons of reading lol. But it's not impossible so that's

  6. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    The orientation is just welcoming everyone into the program and let's you know what to expect when it starts. They go over many resources like the library, counselors, financial aid, how to deal with...

  7. TWU Spring 2013 Applicants!

    ShockEmRN replied to ambrekai's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, (i go to another school in houston) but I figured my blog could help out anyone pursuing nursing. Maybe help out in showing what nursing school is really like. Good luck with TWU

  8. TWU Spring 2013 Applicants!

    ShockEmRN replied to ambrekai's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello future students :) FYI I'm starting a blog to jot down what happens every week during my nursing school adventure (hoping it might help future students in what to expect and also just nice to...

  9. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    The blue card is a card that you will receive in the mail from the BON (board of nursing) showing that you passed the federal background check. You should either bring this card with you to...

  10. Lone Star Kingwood / Cyfair ADN Spring 2013 ADMISSIONS

    ShockEmRN replied to jobosa's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure what Cy-fair's cut off was this year. I got in this fall with an 11.4, but I think last spring it was around an 11.6, so every year is different. Acceptance letters take forever to get...

  11. Lonestar Spring 2013

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello future students :) I'm currently in my first semester of the Cy-Fair Lonestar program. If you have any questions let me know. I'm also starting a blog to jot down what happens every week...

  12. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    First day was great. Had Health Assessment class on Monday. Everyone had to wear scrubs the first day. We went over the syllabus and student handbook. Afterwards we went and jumped right in to...

  13. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    One month from today for Cy-Fair's classes to begin ! Can't wait! What supplies/books did ya'll get for your classes? I'm curious on how much I'm going to be spending and if I could start looking...

  14. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh wow. Ya'll start early. Wish ours (cyfair) started early, we don't even have orientation til august 9th. Let us know how it when it starts.

  15. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    So ready for August to get here so we can have our orientation

  16. Lonestar Spring 2012 Hopefuls

    ShockEmRN replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas Nursing

    New facebook page is up for Lonestar Cy-fair's nursing program (for all admits, future admits and

  17. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah PCT jobs at a hospital are hard to come by. Hospitals are always in need of them but trying to get hired on as one isn't always the easiest thing. I currently work as a PCT at Tomball Hospital....

  18. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Cy-Fair doesn't have orientation until Aug. 9th wayyy too long of a

  19. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    She said my DO that was filed last year with the BON will work for this year. As for the blue card, she's not sure if I'll receive a blue card or not, but as long as I email the letter the BON gave me...

  20. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nothing on my record since that one issue from way back. Have not received a blue card yet

  21. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    The reason I said that is because cy-fair just e-mailed me saying: "You are receiving this email because board of nursing has your information on file already. You will not have to complete the...

  22. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    So I guess if the school already has your background information on file (say if you took another program there, ex: cna) you don't have to do a background check and automatically get your blue card...

  23. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    @3prouommy I think on the website a declatory order could take around 3-6 months. But I think when I sent mine in last year for something it only took 2 months. I really all depends on what the...

  24. Lonestar ADN 2012

    ShockEmRN replied to ikegrad2002's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Just got my acceptance letter to Cy-Fair!!!!! Score was an 11.4 so this should relieve some stress for some of ya'll. So

  25. Lone Star Fall 2012 ADN Applicants

    ShockEmRN replied to kalisefer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just got my acceptance letter to Cy-Fair!!!!! Score was an 11.4 so this should relieve some stress for some of ya'll. So