TWU Dallas Fall 2014 Applicants

neydipiazza · May 6, 2014

I got the Littman Cardio III because it is one used by most medical doctors, so I figured, why not? Once our first round of skills check offs came, I was glad I went with the Cardio III. You're able to hear lung and heart sounds better than with the SE II. One of my friends has an SE II and is upgrading to Cardio III after I let her borrow mine for practice. Also, at our hospital clinicals I was able to hear my patient's crackles in her lungs CLEARLY while the other student who was with me couldn't really make out what she was hearing (she has an SE II). For me, it was worth the extra $$. If price is an issue, go with the SE II; it'll do the job! Littman makes good stethoscopes regardless.

Marty326 · May 6, 2014

Wow- so much great information! I appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience, and I must say that I feel a lot more at ease after reading your post! It seems like you read my mind and answered all of my questions without me having to ask them! :-D If I think of anything else, I will be sure to contact you.

Best of luck on your finals and thank you again! :-)

texasgirl22 · May 7, 2014

What is the format our nametags are supposed to be in? I forgot what goes on which line!

other2502 · May 8, 2014

Ney, Thanks so much for all the info!! So nice to know how much you have enjoyed it, I wish you all the best in the rest of your semesters :)

Did everyone enjoy orientation and find it helpful? It's been like pulling teeth to get info out of the office staff, they haven't been helpful at all...

I was out of the state during orientation so I will be going to the make-up orientation at the end of this month. Is anyone else attending the 2nd one as well?

Who is taking Patho this summer? I signed up and apparently I need to take TX Govt too since I didn't have to take it for my 1st degree So lame, this is already getting so expensive!

Speaking of expensive, do any of you Houstonians know of a cheap clinic to get immunizations? I know I'm so late, I couldn't afford it earlier though

Anyway, thanks again Ney and all of you for all your info and help! I'm excited to meet you all! :)

txtri02 · May 8, 2014

the orientation was very helpful. The faculty, staff, and students did a great job trying to prepare/lessen the load for us once school starts.

The pre-reqs clearly state TX govt is a mandatory class, so I'm not sure why you are surprised you need to take it now.

Ney, Thanks so much for all the info!! So nice to know how much you have enjoyed it, I wish you all the best in the rest of your semesters :)
Did everyone enjoy orientation and find it helpful? It's been like pulling teeth to get info out of the office staff, they haven't been helpful at all...
I was out of the state during orientation so I will be going to the make-up orientation at the end of this month. Is anyone else attending the 2nd one as well?
Who is taking Patho this summer? I signed up and apparently I need to take TX Govt too since I didn't have to take it for my 1st degree So lame, this is already getting so expensive!
Speaking of expensive, do any of you Houstonians know of a cheap clinic to get immunizations? I know I'm so late, I couldn't afford it earlier though
Anyway, thanks again Ney and all of you for all your info and help! I'm excited to meet you all! :)

neydipiazza · May 9, 2014

Hi, guys! I just finished up my semester and now am selling my textbooks. I have a textbook for every class except for pharm, so if you're interested, let me know! I'm selling them cheap because I know how darn expensive those things are and I'll be honest, with all you have to purchase your first semester, it can get very pricey very fast.

Also, do you guys have a Facebook group page yet? I highly recommend you make one if you don't have one! :)

Redbeerd · May 9, 2014

Hey Tracy, I don't know if you need titers drawn, but I went to www.accesalabs.com and they were the cheapest I could find. There's 30 lab clinics in Houston so I bet there's one near you. They did my MMR and Varicella for $158.

other2502 · May 11, 2014

I'm glad you found the orientation so helpful, I'm looking forward to it! :)

Haha, I'm not surprised I have to take TX Govt, I was told after I got my acceptance letter. However, before I applied I spoke to an advisor about the pre-reqs I needed based on my transcripts, and there was no mention of TX Govt. He said I would have to take that Women's Studies course, which wasn't true. Perhaps he got confused. So, yes I guess I was kind of surprised when I was told I needed it after all, lol! Anyway, it just seems like a waste of time and money to me after I have already gotten a degree in which I had to take all the US Histories and American Politics courses. Oh well, I just have to focus on the positive side of taking the course... More education and knowledge! :)

Thanks for reply, I hope you're enjoying your summer so far! :)

the orientation was very helpful. The faculty, staff, and students did a great job trying to prepare/lessen the load for us once school starts.
The pre-reqs clearly state TX govt is a mandatory class, so I'm not sure why you are surprised you need to take it now.

other2502 · May 11, 2014

Nice! Thanks so much for the info! I'm definitely going to call them up! :)

Hey Tracy, I don't know if you need titers drawn, but I went to www.accesalabs.com and they were the cheapest I could find. There's 30 lab clinics in Houston so I bet there's one near you. They did my MMR and Varicella for $158.

jenksmn · May 11, 2014

Hi Ney,

I am interested in purchasing your books.

Thanks

Jen

neydipiazza · May 11, 2014

Hi, Jen! Send me an e-mail and I'll reply to you with the prices of the books I'm selling. My e-mail is [email protected] :)

-Ney

hswif_thrmom_urvet · May 12, 2014

Hey tracydsc! I too was out of state during orientation, so I will be at the makeup. I emailed Ms. Bonner last month about a makeup day and she told me she would get back with me on a date. I followed up with her a couple of weeks ago and still no date. If you don't mind, what date did she give you?

Were you accepted into the weekend/evening program or the traditional? I will be doing the weekend/evening program. So excited to meet other future nurses!