krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Yazi - have you ever received anything MORE than a minor traffic ticket? If NOT then no, you do not need a DO, when you do your background check through the BON they will send you a BLUE CARD in the...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Ayala - you NEED to get your DO done. During the process of a DO you DO A BACKGROUND CHECK. The BON runs a background check on you when you submit a DO to see if anything pops up on your background....
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Amblerly you either have a DO or a blue card. Everyone has to do a background check, but if you have a DO already that means you have already done your background check and because you have a previous...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Also, I went in and talked to them while on campus yesterday and she said she submitted the list of applicants to the BON (I think to see who has already done a background check) and that it takes 10...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
ayala3 - I THINK it is anything other than a traffic ticket you have to report, but not 100% sure. Call the BON tomorrow. I will warn you, it takes FOREVER to get someone on the phone but just keep...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Ayala3 - Not to worry you or anything, but get on this BON Declaratory Order, like TOMORROW!!! It will pop up on your background check and then your just asking for trouble from the nursing program....
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Still waiting on Montgomery! I haven't received any letters at all. I am HOPING it is because I DID get into Mont. since I didn't get anything from Tomball (my 2nd choice). This is stressful, I just...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey y'all! I know it's a terrible waiting game! I don't think anyone will find out soon because all campuses have to coordinate with each other. So if there is a delay at Montgomery there is a delay...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Ahh the dreaded waiting game begins! And Amberly27 is right. You don't need to do any background stuff until you get accepted UNLESS you have some sort or arrest/criminal history then you have to get...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey all, I wanted to see who HASN'T taken micro yet? and if not, when are you planning on taking it? I am unsure wether to take it this summer in a 6 week mini or the summer between 1st and 2nd year...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey all, just wanted to attempt to update the list with everyone's 1st choices added to it. I may have missed some or made mistakes so please feel free to correct them! :) ChrisScott - 11.7 Montgomery...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
I was just looking at the thread from last year and Montgomery students found out about 2 weeks after everyone else. I think Montgomery sends out traditional mail instead of email. MAYBE we will get...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Thanks for making the chart SparklesMedic! Just wanted to throw it out there that I have a X-ray student whose daughter is finishing up the nursing program at Montgomery, and she said there were...
krw2013 replied to SparklesMedic's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey All! I am so excited I just turned in my application to Montgomery for the Fall 2014 Basic Track start! I have been a Radiology Tech for 4 (going on 5) years and decided it was not fulfilling...
krw2013 replied to dreksterrr's topic in Texas Nursing
galyawaller I think there are 40 alternate spots. When I talked to an advisor in May she said Kingwood accepts 120 applicants, 80 and 40 alternate. She told me last year there wan't enough applicants...