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KSS619

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  1. Foley Catheter

    I work in a Urology Clinic and our patients that have a chronic in dwelling catheter come in every 4-6 weeks to have it changed. Beyond that, things get very nasty and they almost always test positive for UTI.
  2. Austin Community College Questions

    Hey! I haven't been on here in awhile. I graduated from the LVN program August 2016 and now I am starting the LVN to RN bridge program in January. My LVN classmates who are currently in the RN program have all said the LVN program was MUCH harder. I ...
  3. struggle with micro

    There are so many comments on different threads about how good grades in all your prereqs doesn't equal success in nursing school. It's all about critical thinking and choosing best answer when there may be several "right" answers. I work in a Dr.'s ...
  4. Anyone out there? I'm starting in Aug 2015 program.
  5. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    Ok I just got off the phone with them and yes apparently we are going to be ranked even though we turned in our application last year. The good news is that they are still going by date turned in. He said that they will admit around 70 and I am in th...
  6. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    For the LVN program you just apply once and they place you in the first available program. I applied June 2014 and was accepted into Fall 2015 program, so there was a 2 semester wait list at that time.
  7. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    Just too far :-/ I live in SW Austin so it would be at least an hour commute for me.
  8. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    https://m.facebook.com/groups/656377967787128?ref=bookmark
  9. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    Just too far :-/ I live in SW Austin so it would be at least an hour commute for me.
  10. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    Ok I just saw what you were referring too on the ACC website. I was told that people accepted into program prior to start of fa semester were exempt from any changes to curriculum so hopefully that's correct.
  11. Austin Community College 2015 LVN

    Hi brandiew7678, yes I was on the Temple thread í ½í¸Š. I'm so confused right now ladies, they told me I was "accepted into program" for fall 2015. Now you have me worried, I'm calling tomorrow. I just saw this post tonight bc I decided to log in, I ...
  12. ACC LVN program Fall 2015

    ***. . . So what does that mean? We're still guaranteed to start this fall though right? Ugggghh, so frustrating!!!
  13. ACC LVN program Fall 2015

    Hello! I just submitted my application last week and was told Id be in the LVN program starting in Fall 2015. Anyone else with the same start date???
  14. ACC LVN program Fall 2015

    Sadie 2016, awesome! Good to meet you! I've been looking for people in our class since I found out in June. I started a FB page as well. Do you know anyone else?
  15. ACC LVN program Fall 2015

    Ks mommy nurse, Our school is extremely competitive and wait list is even longer for RN but yes I have 2 more prereqs and I'll be able to bridge to RN after LVN program. They also offer a mobility program for LVN to RN. I've done the math and this is...
  16. I'm doing the LVN to RN route because I'm in the same boat. I did the math and it would take me LONGER to do the RN only route because there is a 2 year wait list to get in AND I needed a couple more prereqs. I work full time and have a toddler so it...
  17. Accepted into the LVN program!

    Hello! I know this is 2 years old but I have been accepted into ACCs lvn program starting August 2015. They told me I could start in Jan if someone forfeits their spot. Do you know the odds of that happening? Did anyone in your class get to start ear...
  18. Career Point- Worth it?

    I was leery too. They seemed really disorganized when I talked to them.Although CP is not a new college, the Austin location is new. I would hate to be one of the first couple classes while they work out their kinks you know?
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  20. Temple College ADN/LVN 2014

    Well good luck everyone! I just got accepted to ACC's LVN program starting August 2015, so I no longer need to apply to Temple. I hope I can start a thread and meet some amazing ladies like yourselves. The support and positivity y'all share is awesom...
  21. Temple College ADN/LVN 2014

    Summerblessing, I totally agree with you on the pregnancy thing. Yes, you MAY be able to swing it, but I feel like the odds are definitley stacked against you. Maybe they're first time moms haha, I remember before baby was born I had it all planned o...
  22. Temple College ADN/LVN 2014

    Thank you guys! Did any of you use a test prep book for HESI A2? I looked at ACC course schedule and couldn't find that comp class, I'll have to ask an advisor what it's called there.
  23. Temple College ADN/LVN 2014

    Hi ladies! Congrats to all of you! I just found your thread and am so excited for you. I live in Austin and plan on applying for the LVN program. How competitive is the LVN program? I know there's no formal formula like ADN, but is it safe to assume ...
  24. Temple College-Texas- June2014

    Hi AngPartridge3, I decided tonight that I am going to apply to TC LVN program at the Taylor campus. I live in Austin and was on track to apply at ACC in a month and I just spoke to someone in their VN nursing dept and found out there is a minimum of...
  25. Austin Community College Mobility Track

    Any updates? Are any of you in program now? I am finishing up last prereq for LVN program and will be applying in June, then plan to do bridge to RN through ACC as well. Thanks!