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  1. best nursing program in TX?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to RNaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    guess i'll get in on this one..... pvamu is the best!!! :)

  2. Houston Community College ADN

    YoungWiseWoman replied to SeekingNur's topic in Texas Nursing

    I second your opinion texascanadian. I went to their orientation in 2004 and it sounds similiar to your experience. It turned me off completely. IMO, an unorganized, unprofessional orientation = an...

  3. Chewing Ice!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for pica. When I read your post that is the first thing that came to mind. Can't remember the rationale off hand, but maybe this gives you a lead. :)

  4. Hate my schedule...office or hospital

    YoungWiseWoman replied to hunnigrl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with webb. Try to switch to a day shift. If that's not possible go to another hospital. I wouldn't agree with going to a doc's office, because there is less money and you get less...

  5. "Foley Catheters for Beginners" is up on the MICU faqs website...

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in General Nursing

    Good read...Thanks for posting!!! :) PS Baby is a cutie

  6. Opinion Please!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to Future_RN_Kamaria's topic in Texas Nursing

    BSN...I would just get it over with.

  7. Prairie View A&M students

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would definitely encourage you to apply. My GPA was 3.4, but I know people that had 3's or so and got in. They look at NET score and GPA. I think another advantage for applicants is that we have...

  8. Prairie View A&M students

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    i have some friends that go to twu, and from what i hear it's quite different from my school. my program is 5 semesters, instead of 4 like twu, that's why we have less credit hours per semester. i...

  9. Prairie View A&M students

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can go to the website www.pvamu.edu and check out the class reqs. I had to take the NET test. They have a schedule of when they offer the test at the school. We are going to be in our new...

  10. NCLEX-RN PREP WITH SAUNDERS CD...Enough????

    YoungWiseWoman replied to Cntw82BanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good

  11. I Passed!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to nurseJAXX75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Gosh JAXX you sure are a great writer. I was hanging on every word of your story. Maybe u should consider a second career as an author!!! Congratulations!

  12. Which Saunders book is better?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to BORI-BSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok I saw the "NEW" Saunders book and it is blue with a pyramid on the front. (I personally don't think she should have changed the cover because I have been looking for the book for a month and it...

  13. N Day: 6/7/05

    YoungWiseWoman replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Just wanted to add to the congrats...you all seem like such a supportive team. You all must be so elated. Again congrats, we need more nurses like you out there!!...

  14. Burned Out and Quit Today!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    what a blessing for you!!! the presence of the lord in here!!! i know that what you are going to is going to be better for you. good luck and please tell use how your knew job

  15. No food stamps for students!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    She told me that the only way I could get foodstamps without working is if I were pregnant or had dependents. The fact that I was a student was not a factor. She told me that if I did work I could...

  16. No food stamps for students!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    ok you have a point about people abusing the system, but the system gets abused already. that is something that is going to happen regardless of who gets help. and who said no one was attempting to...

  17. No food stamps for students!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    yeah that really sucks! i applied for assistance and they told me i had to work at least part-time, but i could only make $1000 per month gross. or if i was pregnant or had kids already (in my...

  18. Finally----i Passed.!!!!!!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to nurseneedshelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to you both!!! now you are on to bigger and better things!!! :balloons: :balloons:

  19. Incorporating Saunders into 2nd semester

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

    Thanks everyone for posting. I am going to buy my book

  20. Incorporating Saunders into 2nd semester

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi people, I have read several threads that recommend using an NCLEX study guide with Med/Surg. How do you incorporate the study guide while taking the class? I plan on buying the Saunders book, not...

  21. Incorporating Saunders into 2nd semester

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

    Hi Amy, That was exactly what I was looking for as far as how to use the book. Now I have a better idea. Thanks a

  22. Lamar University

    YoungWiseWoman replied to misha8210's topic in Texas Nursing

    No problem...and yes it would be hard for someone coming from a big city. Some people are looking for the change, some are not. I was looking for a change that's why I left. I don't plan on going...

  23. Lamar University

    YoungWiseWoman replied to misha8210's topic in Texas Nursing

    Uh street culture??? I don't think so...Beaumont has no "street culture." Just street wannabes. I went to public school ALL my life and hardly saw anyone engulfed in street culture, so you are TOTALLY...

  24. Lamar University

    YoungWiseWoman replied to misha8210's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was raised in Beaumont and left there 9 years ago to attend the University of Houston. I still live in Houston because I love it here. Beaumont is not a place for someone who likes a faster pace...

  25. Lamar University

    YoungWiseWoman replied to misha8210's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok I am from Beaumont and it is NONE of the things that you mentioned. It's not poor at ALL! IT's not horrid or REALLY small. You should really watch what you say and how you say it because you...