dman03

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1. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   I received about 18,000 in financial aid not including the scholarships I got (about 4,000 additional). As far as working on the weekends, it's almost impossible to do that the first semester b/c it's...

2. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   For the stethoscope question: buy a littmann or MDF. Those two brands were the ones that we all had. I personally had MDF b/c I think it was cheaper and it works great. Never tried a Littmann so I...

3. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   Nbrown82 did a great job of answering your question, onewin77. I agree that this program isn't for everyone, but honestly I'm SO glad I did it this way! Either way in nursing school you're going to...

4. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   Ours started Tuesday, January 17th so the next starting day will probably be Tuesday, January 15th. Just a guess

5. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   The first semester is classroom, lab, and clinical. I think we always had one day off per week though. That was for doing all of the online assignments. Like for instance, one class will be worth 6...

6. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   We are all so excited to meet y'all during the interview. One piece of advice I can give...make yourself known and stand out on interview day. Another piece of advice...find people you click with and...

7. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   You can go onto the American Heart Association website heart.org and search for BLS for healthcare

8. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   You only apply to

9. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

   dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

   You do get to pick your campus, but not the hospitals you rotate at. Although for this last semester if you were in Cinco Ranch you got a Katy hospital instead of Sugar Land so that was cool. For the...

10. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't be discouraged!! Unfortunately you are unlikely to get anyone's response quickly since we are starting a brand new semester on Monday. It's so hectic at this time! Keep trying...don't give

11. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    What is your overall GPA Kekebrwn?? I know it says Cumulative 3.0 on the website, but I got in! So I will encourage you all to still apply. I didn't ask how I got in, whether it was my NursingCAS...

12. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Definitely apply! I had a 2.91 GPA but my science GPA was 3.66....I had a 79% on my TEAS (I think!) and I got in!! If you get an interview, work your butt off to make them notice you! It worked for...

13. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Send what you have if you have it. I didn't get CPR certified til I knew I got in in December. I however, did have my immunizations so I sent that in. I'd start the immunizations and send what you...

14. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    1. Contact ******, Student Recruitment Coordinator, 361 570-4297, Toll Free 1-877-970-4848 ext. 4297, Fax 361 580-5596. 2. CPR certification before school starts and immunizations started (but doesn't...

15. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    ABSN hopefully, The NCLEX rate that people are seeing (I haven't even looked or seen it) isn't the real pass rate. Dr. Tart, the dean of the school, explained it to us that since they graduate in...