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  1. Weatherford College Spring 2015

    TLizS replied to superexcited2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes that course should count toward your BSN course work (I had PHED 1164 from years ago and it counted). That just means any KINE course with _1_ _ in that place should count (the rest of the...

  2. Stethoscope Case

    TLizS replied to Elsie15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know it's completely unnecessary but I am thinking about whipping up something like this just for pure convenience....that way everything is in one place and I can toss it in my bag when I need. I...

  3. What kind of watch?

    TLizS replied to PoodleLover86's topic in General Students

    my husband did the same....he surprised me with a fossil watch (which would be fine if it was a simple one) but with rhinestone and sparkle and lots of little crevices that would be incredibly tough...

  4. LPN?

    TLizS replied to Doglover109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This very much depends on your program (as far as whether it will help with your acceptance...) at the school I was accepted to....being a CNA/Tech/whatever has no effect on your acceptance..... If...

  5. Reflections of your first semester?

    TLizS replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Students

    This! ( I don't start my nursing program until January but.....) I won't be saying goodbye to my family and our quality time.....honestly it's just not an option....my husband has a job that is very...

  6. e-books or textbooks?

    TLizS replied to Danilu14's topic in General Students

    Honestly I like having both formats...lol I love the portability of the ebooks (our phyiscal books come with ebooks too.... that are an online format but you can download too....and all of your...

  7. Any older students?

    TLizS replied to Dodie_A's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 29...mom to 2 kids (5 and 9)...married....and have a photography business (although I have seriously cut back on that since I went back to school). It's a LOT harder this time around than the...

  8. Stethoscope for School

    TLizS replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I just checked out the amazon deal....it is $35.47 on the lightning deal then there is a $5.00 coupon you can click to apply at check out making it $30.47....a great deal

  9. Weatherford College Spring 2015

    TLizS replied to superexcited2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure if anyone is still looking for a stethoscope for school but I was browsing the daily deals on amazon.com and saw the littman lightweight will be on a daily deal tonight (starting at 6 for...

  10. Stethoscope for School

    TLizS replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I dunno whats necessary but I know the littman lightweight II is suggested a lot here....I just happened to see that the lilac one will be on amazon's daily deals today....looks like starting at...

  11. Making friends during nursing school / losing friends?

    TLizS replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    I think it's like any major life change....you tend to drift away from the friends who are in a different place....most friendships have a season....the few strongest bonds can survive. I was 20 when...

  12. Advice about E book and instructor highlights?

    TLizS replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    instructor highlites is where the instructor can go into the ebook and highlite what they see as important.....you can then download those to your ebook and see what they have highlited. As for...

  13. Orientation Question

    TLizS replied to JACSN's topic in General Students

    I think you are going to get varying answers here. We just had our orientation yesterday.....it was a casual affair....everyday clothing was appropriate.....Jeans and a cute sweater is what I...

  14. Rejected

    TLizS replied to Chrisley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Patience.....that is my advice....I was crushed when i got rejected my first application period (even though I kinda knew going into it that it was a long shot)....It feels like you will never...

  15. Textbook prices?

    TLizS replied to virgo7598's topic in General Students

    our books are bought together in a bundle with all of the different online accesses that we need and lots of supplemental resources too.....there is no way to buy them cheaper because if you bought...

  16. how to get into nursing school ?

    TLizS replied to keeshia1990's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a HORRIBLE GPA from my past (about 11 years before I started taking prereqs for nursing....and it was BAD...like embarrassingly bad)....I came back...did very well in my prereqs and was able to...

  17. I know "it's not a race", but...

    TLizS replied to RubyRabbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P II and micro together to avoid having to wait another year to start the nursing program. I couldn't imagine adding another year to the process....maybe if I were younger...and didn't...

  18. To have another baby or finish nursing program??

    TLizS replied to rkpg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what I think..... If you are waiting for perfect timing....you will never have another...if you decide to wait there's prereqs....there's nursing school......there is getting a job and getting...

  19. Weatherford ADN Fall 2015

    TLizS replied to nursingjourney's topic in Texas Nursing

    I Got accepted for the spring class so thank goodness I don't have to go through the application process again but 31 points before the TEAS is a good start. I haven't really looked at the new points...

  20. Study Atmosphere

    TLizS replied to xopanda91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the truth....if I study at home I find myself doing anything EXCEPT studying...but my house gets cleaned lol ESPECIALLY if my kids are home....I get distracted easily library or starbucks works good...

  21. Appropriate orientation attire

    TLizS replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    I do agree with this....now every program is a big room full of people....there were 25 accepted into my program this semester. I also think appropriate attire depends on your program also....I...

  22. Excited about starting nursing school this spring

    TLizS replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Students

    I start my nursing program in january....I am 29 years old...I agree I was very nervous at first...now I am more on the excited side of things. I finally feel like I know what I am supposed to be...

  23. Appropriate orientation attire

    TLizS replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    Following.....I was thinking about the same thing today....I am leaning toward Nice jeans and a cute top....look nice but not over do it.....but I have been a stay at home mom for the last 8...

  24. How to study for Medical Terminology

    TLizS replied to princesama's topic in General Students

    I am taking medical terminology this semester in preparation for starting my nursing program....flash cards have been a lifesaver for me this semester (I also used quizlet to make online flashcards...

  25. Morning breakfast...

    TLizS replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I make freezer breakfast burritos for my husband to eat on his way to work.....I make a big batch and stuck them in the freezer (wrap each burrito in a paper towel and freeze them in a gallon freezer...