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  1. A funny thing that happened to me today

    3xmom posted a topic in General Students

    This morning I decided to run down to the health department to get my final Hep B shot. I take my 8 yo daughter and her best friend with me and as I am signing in they ask me "Can we have some?" I am...

  2. Backpack for school

    3xmom replied to SkiMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Since I am a former flight attendant I have all kinds of bags, both wheeled and the tote style. I am planning on using my TravelPro rolling overnight bag since I already know my laptop and tons of...

  3. About my chances of getting into nursing school

    3xmom replied to christianchik97's topic in General Nursing

    Which school? Some look at the overall score and some look at each score individually. Have you considered taking the TEAS test

  4. nurses and parents that don't follow CDC vaccination schedules

    3xmom replied to gfcfnina's topic in Pediatric

    I wonder what he would of said to me when my 9 month old coded in the pedi office after a round of vaccines? He was brought back after 2 minutes, thank god, but if you think as a mother I was going...

  5. Nursing School Applications

    3xmom replied to juslikeneon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply to any that you are willing and able to attend. The more you apply to the better your

  6. Charting Bloopers

    3xmom replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey, no fair, my hysterectomy didn't take care of my

  7. trying to get accepted into the LVN at San Jac

    3xmom replied to parnelly's topic in General Students

    What part of Houston are you in? Have you considered either College of the Mainland, they have a program that starts in the spring and so does Alvin CC, Galveston CC only has a program that starts in...

  8. Becoming a nurse at 40?

    3xmom replied to corinda's topic in General Students

    I'm 42 and starting the Nursing program the end of this month so I really hope that 40 isn't to old to become a nurse. I lost my job last year and decided to go to school so I have spent the last...

  9. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have heard from some nurses in the area that they would much rather work with someone in the GC or COM ADN program then a UTMB BSN graduate because they feel that they are not prepared for the work,...

  10. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    GC has been wonderful about helping me find grants and scholarships to help out, they have even surprised me a couple of times with checks that i had no idea were coming, never anything huge but a few...

  11. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    yeah, she tells me about a guy that works with her that took his BSN program at U of M and has $80,000 in student loans compared to her $15,000 for the community college followed by BSN route, he...

  12. What color is your uniform?

    3xmom replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Ours are "Caribbean blue" which is actually more of a dark greenish/navy color--I don't know how they call it caribbean! Pants and a lab coat with a white polo. We are supposed to be getting scrub...

  13. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Carrie, one of the things that really made GC stand out for me is the cost, it seems to be much cheaper then any other place around so I'm not sure what your situation is or where you live but it's a...

  14. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks and GC does not require the HESI they use the TEAS instead. My score on that was if I remember correctly without pulling it out, an 87, My science and reading portinon were in the high 90's...

  15. Minor medical emergency on my airplane trip today!

    3xmom replied to BSNgrad2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, depending on the emergency and the location of the aircraft, many flights are diverted for medical emergencies, in the case of Oscar we were closer to Hartford then any other airport, if I...

  16. Minor medical emergency on my airplane trip today!

    3xmom replied to BSNgrad2010's topic in General Nursing

    As a former 8 year flight attendant, I can answer this one for you. In a medical emergency on the aircraft although we ask for and appreciate your help tremendously unless you are a licensed MD all...

  17. Can anyone tell me anything about the Galveston College ADN Program? Good or Bad?

    3xmom replied to 3xmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    As I said in my post, I do plan on getting my BSN and at this point it will take me 3 months longer going this route versus the straight BSN. I have been accepted into Galveston College ADN program...

  18. Stethoscope Dilemma!!!

    3xmom replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought the Littman classic II SE in the pearlized pink and had it engraved, then once I got it I called my sister who is a critical care Rn and she said "oh I wished you would of talked to me first,...

  19. Looking for $$ for school...

    3xmom replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    If your not married yet, and don't live with your parents, you should be able to obtain a pell grant--maybe not the full amount but every little bit helps. If you are currently working for a hospital...

  20. Save my Feet!

    3xmom replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    Dansko shoes are the best thing you can buy for being on your feet for long periods of time. I am a former flight attendant and they work great--not the most beautiful though! Make sure if you do...

  21. Pharm, help!!!

    3xmom replied to sweet_von's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are a few tips....tell me your email and I will send you my pharm study guide that I made up and used........Good luck... -ase = thrombolytic -azepam = benzodiazepine -azine = antiemetic;...

  22. Best online site to buy scrubs and stethoscope?

    3xmom replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try medisave.net, it would still save you about $20-25 over the wal-mart deal, and you could get it engraved for free if you

  23. Best online site to buy scrubs and stethoscope?

    3xmom replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I highly recommend Medisave.net. I just purchased 2 Pink Littman Classic SE 2, engraved with our names and 2 flowers and 2 nurse organizers with scissors, 3 color pens and penlights and my total with...

  24. UTMB Spring 2012

    3xmom replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you, that is exactly what I saw also, but when I called them back in June they told me to go ahead and apply since it was only 3 classes so i'm just really wondering if I managed to get ahold of...

  25. UTMB Spring 2012

    3xmom replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing

    First, I'm not sure if I am posting this the proper way but i'm giving it a try:) Anyway my question is the application (or maybe it was the website) stated before we applied we needed to have I...