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  1. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    That's funny that this came up in this thread, as I literally just got done emailing J------ G---- at NH to verify everything was received. I really hope I don't get a run-around response from her....

  2. Lone Star College 2019 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello, Janie! And welcome! Don't feel bad about getting nervous. Everyone gets some nerves around application season. Your score is still competitive so don't get yourself discouraged. I'm not very...

  3. Lone Star College 2019 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in LPN to RN

    My cousin is currently in the basic track ADN at North Harris and she got info from one of the transition students in her cohort. I don't have the exact details in front of me right now, but if I...

  4. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    I completely understand. I did the same back when I was young and did not realize the impact my ignorance to school would have on my future. But you live and you learn. I have spent a small fortune...

  5. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    I can confirm this. They will pay zero attention to your old grade and it will have no impact on your score or your admission chances. Some schools will average the grades together, LSC will

  6. Lone Star College 2019 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello and welcome! Congrats on bringing your score up so much. Looking forward to getting the application ball rolling. Applications open up January

  7. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats, and welcome! I saw your cross-post on my transition specific forum as well. Good luck to

  8. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats, Nancy. That's am awesome

  9. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    It is absolutely doable. If there is one thing I've learned in my 120+ hours of college classes, it's that it all comes down to time management and prioritization. I am the world's biggest...

  10. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    That's an awesome score. You will likely have pick of the litter, no sweat. FWIW, my cousin is currently enrolled at LSC NH and absolutely loves it. She loves her instructors, and admits that...

  11. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    I second what accionursingbook said. That information is entirely false. Do not rely on the general counselors for ANYTHING nursing related. Think of the Lone Star nursing departments as totally...

  12. Lone Star College 2019 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in LPN to RN

    Well congrats, Anyce! I completed the first semester in Kingwood's program, and currently have a cousin in North Harris' basic track program, as well as an ex who did the transition there, so I have...

  13. San Jacinto College South - LVN to RN transition 2019

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in School, College Programs

    As I expected, decisions have been made. I got my acceptance email today. I am going to call and get final clarification on the scheduling and then likely, decline my

  14. San Jacinto College South - LVN to RN transition 2019

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, to follow up with my previous post, I heard back from the ADN transition advisor regarding my unrelated issue (I had requested a copy of a vaccination that I submitted with my application.) She...

  15. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations!! You did awesome, and I'm so glad my advice helped. You were absolutely correct about the critical thinking section too. That is the perfect frame of mind to place yourself in when...

  16. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Absolutely! Do the titer first. And good luck on the HESI. I posted back earlier in this thread about the HESI if you want to go back and read. You'll do great!

  17. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Go to the doctor, or a clinic type place and have them draw a Hep B titer. It will tell you if you are positive for immunity or not. Make sure it is a quatitative titer with a numerical value. It cant...

  18. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    You are quite welcome. One thing to keep in mind though is that with your AP1 and AP2, they take the higher of the two. So if you have an A in one and a B or C in the other, they will use the A to...

  19. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/nursing/2018%20Basic%20corrected%202-7%20gpa%20%20%20%20%209-12-18.pdf It's based on an 8 point scale. Most would agree, if you want to be competitive you need A's...

  20. San Jacinto College South - LVN to RN transition 2019

    HowdyHowdy replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in School, College Programs

    So for anyone interested, I emailed San Jac transition admissions today on an unrelated issue and she mentioned in her return email that all applications are with the selection committee and that they...

  21. San Jac Spring 2019 Transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to nissey27's topic in LPN to RN

    I applied, but will likely decline my offer as I am holding out for Lone Star. The reason is I came looking for this thread is because I emailed San Jac transition admissions today on an unrelated...

  22. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    7.71 - CaseyT - NH, KW

  23. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    I did the LVN program in 2011-2012 at Kingwood. It was a great program and I really enjoyed it, but it was difficult. I was an "A" student in school and never had to study. In LVN school, I had to...

  24. Lone Star 2018 LVN Transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to LVN1579's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone, I was hoping someone who was accepted at North Harris could chime in for me here. I am also applying to NH and Kingwood next year and was wondering what the Summer semester schedule...

  25. Fall 2019 Lonestar Hopefuls

    HowdyHowdy replied to Nancyface23's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello and welcome! Sounds like you're off to a good start with your applications. As far as lone star goes, Montgomery has a fantastic program with awesome clinical facilities both on campus and off....