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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...

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

    dman03 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm currently in the 2012 graduating class...if anyone has any questions, I'll be here to help! Good luck

  17. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone know what date 2012 graduation will be on? I'm trying to fill out scholarships and it wants a specific date! HELP! Thanks all

  18. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    @CookieTL - I live in Sealy so that's 20-25 minutes west of Katy. Sugar Land is 45 minutes or longer from me so it's just for

  19. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    @NBrown82 - I did the FAFSA and applied for scholarships. I need to be advised apparently and fill out a Post Baccalaureate Certification Form. Since I'm attending the Cinco Ranch campus, I'm emailed...

  20. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    So when we do enroll, we'll enroll straight to Cinco Ranch campus? I need to see a councelor about financial aid and I don't know whether I need to see someone in Sugar Land or Cinco Ranch! So many...

  21. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sciencegirl...Good luck on your decision making! I only applied to UHV so I didn't have any decisions to

  22. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    I received my acceptance email earlier as well! Congrats to all...I'll be attending Cinco Ranch campus. Was anyone in the black

  23. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    dman03 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am tremendously grateful for all of the insight about the upcoming interview process. I just found this forum today as I was preparing for Monday. See you all there! Good luck