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*I meant to put nurse mates, for shoes.

I'm glade it helped you! I bought shoes from dove apparel and they were comfortable for me overall, taking into consideration long standing hours for clinical. Shoe preference seemed across the board, no major complaints, just individual preference. I'd suggest trying on a few brands in store and then ordering it online; it is usually cost saving. I personally did not use flash cards, because I would spend more time making them and not enough time studying from them! The most effective method for me was reading through the power points/outlines given and textbook simultaneously, I used the textbook as reference and emphasis on topics that were covered in the power point. It's always good to remember that nursing school is application based knowledge and critical thinking, so you'll need to understand concepts as a whole when studying, rather than unsound memorizing. :)

First off, congratulations on being accepted into UNLV's nursing program! This is my first semester of being in the program, so I'll give you the insight on what I have gained thus far. I worked two days a week, Saturday and Sunday, (part-time) and was able to do well in all the classes (A's and B's). Yet, the decision to work or not is completely individual. I think it depends on the necessity for you to work and how readily you can absorb-retain-apply information, along with the age old time management skills! For me, it wasn't the quantity of studying I did, it was the quality of it that helped me succeed. Once the semester takes off, you will be tested every week, whether it be a skills test, quiz, exam or all of the above. So, remember to take each day in stride, have patience, and don't lose sight of your own health in the life transition that is nursing school. Before the program begins, it is helpful to get everything in order ranging from having a clean house to sorting out what relationships you'll take and leave behind; the fewer hiccups you can avoid the better. As for registration and paper work before school begins, the staff at signing session will give you thorough details about what is needed from you on that day. My only advice is to order books ahead of time if you're buying them online and have a good sum of money saved to pay for the miscellaneous expenses that comes with starting the program for ex. uniforms, shoes, stethoscope, drug test, immunizations/vaccines, school supplies, books etc. As a side note, your space in each classes is accounted for (the lucky 48 students!) so there is no urgency to register for classes. :) Hope this helps!

They don't have the summer term bundle available in the bookstore yet, but it is practically the same set, and costs the same amount as previous semester's bundles. I just went ahead and bought the same exact books, brand new, online to save money. The email they sent out specifically listed what was in the bundle, so I'm just hoping that is really all there is inside. From what I understand, the Pageburst is used only for the digital books through Elsevier online; it is the software that Elsevier uses for students to download the material from.

I took Phil 101 to fulfill the second humanities prerequisite at UNLV. It is not mandatory to take Philosophy, but it is one option you can choose, the other common option is taking Communications 101.

I'm debating whether I should purchase the bundle or each textbook separately online. Going the online route will save about $200, but I'm wondering if I'll be missing something that only comes with the bundle, does any one know? Thanks. :)

They said we'll know around the beginning of March which clinical day we'll have, but I'm assuming we'd find out in orientation unless you call before hand. The April 22nd deadline is in place so that they can process all of our paperwork to the hospital on time for them to select who has clinical for which day. I hope this helps!

If you go online, even nurse mates has men's shoes in leather, lace up, and all white. :) I hope your contract signing went well; that to do list folder was fairly hefty. Now, I'm proudly broke.

That is especially high for summer; I'm surprised to see the competition increase so quickly between semesters.

I'm curious to know what the cut off was! How well did you do on the hesi, I know that counts for about half our points.

:/ Did you finish all your classes? 88 points is high, I'm surprised the cut off would be above that number.

I had roughly 92 points and I got a call around 11 am! My orientation is on March 19th at 9 am, anyone else have that same date? Hang in there! I'm sure calls will be made over the next few days. Also, congratulations to everyone who got in so far! :)

Congratulations fellow classmate!!! When is your orientation?

I just got a call, and I'm in (tears of joy)!!! :D

The front desk of the nursing department, she said they were most likely still deliberating because she hadn't heard any new news. That's awesome IRISHLUCK what branch were you in? Also, your best asset is perseverance, if you have that than there is no need for worry; everything is within your means. :)