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  1. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, they won't check your schedule before putting you in your nursing classes. If you end up with a conflict, you'll need to try to get some one to switch with you! I'm sure some one will move if...

  2. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello again, I don't have any answers to the LVN questions, so I'm sorry for that! Your best bet will be to call the nursing office and speak with Cindy or some one in the LVN office and they can...

  3. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    It looks like I have some major catching up to do! Everyone inhale, exhale and relax. Congrats on getting accepted and keep your eyes out for a packet in the mail. It will have your class schedule...

  4. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey guys, sorry that it took me so long to get back to you. Congrats on getting your letters to test! To answer some questions, there are generally 36 generic and about 12 transition students and...

  5. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    So, there is just a week left in the application period. Keep an eye on the "applying for the next class" page because that is where they updated things the most. If they send out a letter or know...

  6. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    Aww don't panic! It will be

  7. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    A good place for you guys to look might be Quizlet. They have a bunch of practice questions that might help

  8. NCTC ADN Fall 2014

    jls0459 replied to Shine_On's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I came to start the thread, but you guys are already on top of it! Good luck to those of you that are applying for the fall. I am a third semester student and I like to come back and help you...

  9. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone applied for the Spring semester? I saw that test letters are being sent out next week and was curious to see who applied.

  10. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    I STILL ask my mentor questions. She is a semester ahead of me, so I reach out to her to get the scoop on upcoming things. She taught me how to take a two step blood pressure before we learned it in...

  11. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    We use Medical Dosage Calculations: A Dimensional Analysis Approach 10th

  12. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your mentor will be assigned to you during orientation. It can be anyone in 2nd-4th semester. I'm a mentor, so we might have a bout of serendipity and end up together! You absolutely can work and...

  13. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    He is right about the studying and the exams. You really need to manage your time - especially if you are working. I'm sure your mentors will tell you, but you will be assigned modules and they take...

  14. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    It depends on what you're goin to buy. I already had my scrubs, scope, cuff and coat so I spent $7 on some scissors. The prices are orientation are the same as what you'd find anywhere else. It really...

  15. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will be able to get scrubs and coats and extras at orientation. If you do everything the packet lists for you then you will be

  16. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, but there is an otoscope in your skills kit that doubles as a pen light. So you don't really need to buy

  17. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Finals were hard, but we all made it through! Yesterday was my last day, so I'm officially finished with first semester. If the parking lot wasn't still iced over, I would have danced to my car! If...

  18. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ask away - I'm not scared! I think priority #1 would be getting that blue card. That takes quite some time and if you don't have the blue card, you aren't part of the program. Immunitrax can take...

  19. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like - that is what I'm here for. You can fit everything into a 3 inch binder. I have a tab for Fundamentals, Skills, Assessment, Clinical and Math....

  20. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are always in red scrubs when you come to class. The only exception is clinical day when you wear your white scrubs. I suggest you get two sets of red scrubs so you have one set for each day you...

  21. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    For scrubs 1st semester you'll need: 2 sets of Landau true red (at least) 1 set of any brand white scrubs, nothing frilly 1 white lab coat that covers your butt Patches from the book store for each...

  22. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will be given a simple calculator to use for the Kaplan so there is no need to practice without it. I actually used a HESI study guide for the Kaplan. The reading portion is the same as any...

  23. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    No problem! If you need anything else, my name is Jenna and I will be at orientation. If you want to know what to buy, let me know. They will give you a list at orientation, but it is a lot and...

  24. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Carolyn - you CAN work. I work full time and there are several other students that still work either PT or FT and have made good grades. I won't lie - it is not easy. I only get a few hours of...

  25. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    jls0459 replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats! I hadn't even been to the website to see that the cut off was posted. I'm in the program and theyve been keeping us busy! Keep an eye out for that packet because it will have a lot of info...