1st semester has clinical on Wednesdays that last from maybe 6am to 1pm? It depended a lot on which professor you had and I can't remember the details but it's 4 rotations. Just finished 2nd semester...
I absolutely love it. I hear some horror stories about some of the surrounding programs and am so happy I chose Alvin. It's a tough school to get into but worth the wait. I was put on that wait list...
I'm a second semester student at alvin. They didnt accept any of the sciences after 5 years when i applied so maybe call their nursing office and ask. It really just depends on the day and the...
First semester you will be going to long term care facilities which are essentially nursing homes. It's 4 weeks of rotations. I am a 2nd semester student so I just finished up this semester. You will...
lexusaurus replied to Mermaid_'s topic in Texas Nursing
I know the feeling. Regardless of where we go we have the ability to become a skilled RN. At the end of the program we are all RN's in the same boat :) Good luck with your future
lexusaurus replied to Mermaid_'s topic in Texas Nursing
Alvin is number 7 in the state and number 2 out of all of the Houston area. Com isn't in the top 10 in the Houston area. My thoughts are that each program may be better for a different person. From...
lexusaurus replied to Mermaid_'s topic in Texas Nursing
For everyone on the alternate list, I will be declining the COM acceptance bc I got into Alvin. Good luck everyone on the alternate list and congratulations to everyone who got into nursing school! :)...
One of my really good friends just finished her first semester in alvins program and she said she nearly died lol. But yes from what I hear, alvin expects more out of their students and it is
I heard it's cause com lets students slide and if they don't pass the nclex the first time they pass it the second time. Alvin don't play. They hold students up to a higher standard and that's why...