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  1. How many got only 75 questions?

    TexasTac replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!! I only had 75 questions too! Just found out! whoo! hoo! Goodluck to everyone yet to take

  2. Does getting the last question wrong mean you fail?

    TexasTac posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have read in several places that if you get the last question wrong that you fail the NCLEX, is this true? I took it today and it shut off at 75 question and I am certain that I answered the last...

  3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    TexasTac replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? ERI review course, Kaplan review course (online as well) Saunders, NCLEX RN made...

  4. Does getting the last question wrong mean you fail?

    TexasTac replied to TexasTac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what takes them so long to post the scores. This is pure torture! I tried to go to sleep because I have been working on four hours a sleep a night for the past three nights due to...

  5. Does getting the last question wrong mean you fail?

    TexasTac replied to TexasTac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am trying to hold it together! I mean, I had prioritization, the 'who would you see first', some meds, some delegation. I had one calculation question, the...

  6. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went to a nursing supply shop and bought shoes and they were well worth the money. I don't know if canvas will work because think about what can happen to them...don't want to gross anyone out, but...

  7. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are correct. All you need to play the podcast lectures is iTunes which is a program you download onto your computer. I can't really remember when we received all of the orientation information,...

  8. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    Every teacher uses PowerPoint and the presentations are accessible through Blackboard. You can print them out prior to class and write on the hard copy or access them through Blackboard. Typically I...

  9. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nope. Never used a PDA at all. I don't really know of anyone in the class who used one. The only reason I can think to use a PDA would be to reference drugs during clinicals and the drug book is...

  10. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    I take my laptop to every class. It is easier for me to take notes in the powerpoint presentations and then transfer the lectures to word and print out three slides per page. I also found it easier to...

  11. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    1. You will not be the "oldest" one in the group! Our class has a mixture of various ages, I would say anywhere from 19 through early to mid 50's. Quite a few people in the class are making nursing...

  12. UT-Houston Fall 2007 Applicants

    TexasTac replied to SuperPaige's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats to all of you! I am graduating in 33 days from UT! If you all ever need any advice please feel free to message me. Hook 'em

  13. respiratory acidosis/alkalosis

    TexasTac replied to TSHELTON2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the rome mnemonic has always been helpful to me: r respiratory o opposite ph up pco2 down = alkalosis ph down pco2 up = acidosis m metabolic e equal ph up hco2 up = alkalosis ph down hcos down =...

  14. UT Houston Nursing Student supplies

    TexasTac replied to sunkiss's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, it is the lot behind Sam's Club. The train stops right by the UT tower, across from the bus station. The walk to school is about a block, you walk behind the new MD Anderson building. There is...

  15. UT Houston Nursing Student supplies

    TexasTac replied to sunkiss's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Sunkiss. I think the only supplies I have ever used (and I am going into my fourth semester) is my stethoscope and my pen light. There is a place on Fannin called Major Books, you can find almost...

  16. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Check your

  17. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    LOL! Fortunately we have Patho split between two semesters, so only 2 hour lectures for us! I've totally figured out the way to study for his tests, but with only 2 hours lectures it is a little bit...

  18. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    congrats and good luck! i happen to know that ut school of nursing and twu have the same pathophysiology teacher and he is

  19. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    To be honest with you I don't remember, and I can't find my letter (it's been a rough week...school wise). My advice to ginger79 would be to call the Student Affairs office and speak with Mr....

  20. Any shoe suggestions for me? Dankso's aren't working...

    TexasTac replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pair of Quark's clogs and there is only one word for them...FABULOUS!! I put them on at 5:30 am and do not take them off until 4:30 pm and my feet do not hurt one bit! They are sold at most...

  21. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Waiting for my letter was pure TORTURE for me, believe me, I KNOW how you are feeling. Hang in there and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

  22. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    TexasTac replied to straba's topic in General Students

    The University of Texas - Houston....Class of

  23. Invitation letter from UT Houston???

    TexasTac replied to ginger79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone. Just wanted to wish all of you all good luck! Let me know when you hear from the school. I am anxious to give all of you all "tips", informaton I wish I had known before starting!

  24. Moving to Houston-Seeking Info on Area & Schools

    TexasTac replied to Carissa's topic in Texas Nursing

    As far as BSN programs in the Houston area I would try Texas Woman's University: http://www.twu.edu/houston/ -- they admit twice a year to their BSN program, UT-Houston admits once a year and the...

  25. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    TexasTac replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You know you are in nursing school when..... You hold your breath in the store to pass someone who has just sneezed within 3ft of you without covering their mouth!!! My relationship with...