Heloisea3

Heloisea3

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  1. Help with colostomies.....

    Heloisea3 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need some help with colostomies. What are the major differences between a loop colostomy and an end colostomy? I understand that the end colostomy is lower and has one opening and that the loop...

  2. Which classes would benefit?

    Heloisea3 replied to lynnly's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in an ADN program. My program did not require pharmacology, but I am SOOOOOO sorry that I did not take it on my own. I am going to try to find one to take during the second summer...

  3. ? for those at Weatherford college

    Heloisea3 replied to txmommyof3's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not in the program at Weatherford, but I do know that they do clinicals in several places including Weatherford, Ft.Worth, Granbury, and I believe Mineral Wells. I'm not positive about Mineral...

  4. Want to move! Just do not know where.

    Heloisea3 replied to ldybug7's topic in General Nursing

    Come to Texas. The cost of living is low, and the people are very friendly. There are quite a few nice places around Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Each have their advantages and...

  5. Can I still go to clinical??

    Heloisea3 replied to lmh2brn's topic in General Students

    So, what do nurses do if they break or sprain a limb? Do they take off work and go on short term disability until they no longer have a cast or brace on? Just curious. I don't know anyone who has...

  6. Current TCC Nursing Students

    Heloisea3 replied to Bea1128's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, it is not a full 5 days a week. Schedules vary. The nursing department will make a schedule for you, and you are stuck with that schedule for the semester. You have a few weeks to try to trade...

  7. TCC Demensional Analysis

    Heloisea3 replied to tx_barrett's topic in Texas Nursing

    One of your required textbooks will be a dimensional analysis book. You will be required to work through this book on your own during the first few weeks of school. If you need help, your...

  8. TCC Demensional Analysis

    Heloisea3 replied to tx_barrett's topic in Texas Nursing

    Med symbols and abbreviations (other than ml, mg, mcg, g, lb., etc) are not on the TCC math tests. It is great that you are getting the dimensional analysis down pat, though. You will be so glad...

  9. TCC Applicants - Encouragement

    Heloisea3 replied to wannabnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Which campus are you at? Do you have any of the pre reqs at all? English? PE? That is a lot to finish in that amount of time. What are you taking this minimester? Personally, I would be sure to...

  10. TCC Applicants - Encouragement

    Heloisea3 replied to wannabnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Any bookstore will have a variety of NCLEX books. I bought Saunder's NCLEX at Barnes and Nobles because I heard that it was the only one so far that has made changes that reflect those made to the...

  11. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    Heloisea3 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I am also a former high school English teacher. I grossed $36,250 my last year teaching. My husband is currently teaching in a small school district here in Texas. He has been teaching 8...

  12. TCC Applicants - Encouragement

    Heloisea3 replied to wannabnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know! It is really overwhelming, and some of it is difficult to understand. I read all of those chapters before school started, and honestly, by the time I finished all of it, I couldn't remember...

  13. Tarrant County College Class Schedules

    Heloisea3 replied to tx_barrett's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will meet together at the school for the first few weeks of school. During that time, you will go over things like vital signs, bathing, safety, med calculations, physical assessments, etc. You...

  14. Tarrant County College Class Schedules

    Heloisea3 replied to tx_barrett's topic in Texas Nursing

    I actually know a lot of people who are working full time and going to nursing school. Two of the people in my clinical group are working two jobs and going to school, and one has a 2 year old...

  15. TCC Applicants - Encouragement

    Heloisea3 replied to wannabnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! I'm really happy for you. Good luck! I know you are excited. You will be amazed how fast time goes by once school starts in the spring. Things can seem overwhelming the first...

  16. Tarrant County College Class Schedules

    Heloisea3 replied to tx_barrett's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will be able to register. Just tell the secretary (Bev) that your CPR class is not until January 7th. Be sure you tell her and not someone else. You just need to be sure to have a copy of your...

  17. Help...what school to choose and what pre-reqs to take?

    Heloisea3 replied to 8mpg's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in my first semester of the nursing program at TCC, so I am probably a little biased, but I think you should go for TCC. That is just my opinion, and it isn't worth much. I just know that this...

  18. Walmart flip flops

    Heloisea3 replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    I returned a package of dog treats to Walmart that had been recalled. When I went to see if I could find some other type of dog treat that was not made in China, I noticed that the recalled dog...

  19. TCC Spring 2008 Applicants?

    Heloisea3 replied to TxGirl1982's topic in Texas Nursing

    That is so true, Mary. They are kind of particular about the Speech class also. I had two Speech classes that I had taken for my Bachelors Degree, and they would not take either of those. I had to...

  20. TCC Spring 2008 Applicants?

    Heloisea3 replied to TxGirl1982's topic in Texas Nursing

    Some people with a 4.0 applied for this semester and were rejected because they were missing a prerequisite or didn't do well on the TEAS test. So, it does happen. I have met several people who were...

  21. TCC Spring 2008 Applicants?

    Heloisea3 replied to TxGirl1982's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you thought about getting a math book or some software and studying on your own or maybe getting some tutoring? The first time I took the TASP test, I didn't do great on the math part because I...

  22. TCC Spring 2008 Applicants?

    Heloisea3 replied to TxGirl1982's topic in Texas Nursing

    Commuter, you should go ahead and apply to TCC. I just started the nursing program at TCC this week, and I know several people that got in with less than a 4.0. I think if you have a 3.8 and have...

  23. How is this possible?

    Heloisea3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was thumbing through a magazine at the doctor's office the other day, and I came across an article on obesity and the increased number of people with type II diabetes. The article also stated that...

  24. Terminated or dismissed from Job by a letter or E-mail

    Heloisea3 replied to WhiteStockings's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is unprofessional and cowardly on the part of the employer. People who terminate their employees in this fashion display a lack of communication and management skills. They can...

  25. TCC Spring 2008 Applicants?

    Heloisea3 replied to TxGirl1982's topic in Texas Nursing

    I will be starting at TCC this fall, but I just wanted to wish you good luck. You will do