TWU Fall 2013 Applicants

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Hello everyone!

I am starting this thread... a year early. That is how much I want to be accepted into the Fall 2013 BSN program at TWU in Dallas. I am taking my TEAS on August 30 so that if I have to, I can take it again the following application period (after September 1). I have finished my prerequisites (last week of Summer AP2 right now, hurray).

I hope other people see this forum so that we can all talk and encourage each other about getting into the program (and be stressed out together)! Seriously hoping that this next year flies by! I Look forward to get to know other hopefuls!

If anyone needs the link for the TWU houston group, let me know! So far only 24 members..

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Accepted to TWU Houston campus! Got my letter in mid March. Stats: 3.44 GPA, 4/4 First Attempt A's, TEAS 85.3 Overall: Reading 83, Science 87.5, English 93.3 & Math 76.7. Just for reference!!

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted & good luck to those still waiting!

Does anyone know when we have to do the drug screen/background check? I know our orientation is May 3 & we will be discussing it but has anyone heard how much time we have after the orientation to complete it?

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can you send me the link for the TWU Houston group?

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Was anyone here accepted to either programs without any of the four first attempts?!?

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Was anyone here accepted to either programs without any of the four first attempts?!?

I haven't seen any. I've seen a few get accepted with 2/4 but they had a previous bachelors or at least the TWU bump. Most who get accepted have at least 3/4 first attempts.

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Hey everyone. I will be attending the TWU Houston campus in the fall

P.S. I am a 21 year old male student. I hope to hear from ya'll soon.

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Hey everyone. I will be attending the TWU Houston campus in the fall

P.S. I am a 21 year old male student. I hope to hear from ya'll soon.

Have you joined the fb group page???

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Hey! Have you heard anything from them? I was 6th on the waitlist, and I know they took three from the waitlist so far which means you're first now! Are you still waiting to be admitted or have you chosen another school?

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I just called today and I am #4 on the wait list. Does anyone know if this is good or bad? I'd like to get an idea.

Hey! Have you heard anything from them? I was 6th on the waitlist, and I know they took three from the waitlist so far which means you're first now! Are you still waiting to be admitted or have you chosen another school? Sorry I'm new to this and don't know the difference between quoting and replying and just replying so I did both haha!

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I have been accepted to TWU and UTA nursing. I am not sure which school to attend. I am currently enrolled at UTA and I like the campus, but I can't rule out TWU since I have heard great things about it. Any thoughts? Your input will be greatly appreciated!!!!

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I have been accepted to TWU and UTA nursing. I am not sure which school to attend. I am currently enrolled at UTA and I like the campus but I can't rule out TWU since I have heard great things about it. Any thoughts? Your input will be greatly appreciated!!!![/quote']

I honestly think TWU would be the better choice. But that is my opinion. I feel TWU has a better reputation and you would better when competing for jobs.

Now if you are in UTA's online program, then you will need to decide if you would prefer going to classes or learning at your own pace.

That is my two cents...congrats on your acceptance to both

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Hello future nurses!

Congrats to those who've been accepted! I am currently wrapping up my first semester at TWU Houston campus in their nursing program. Another student and I were chatting yesterday about how far our entire class has come in the last four months and how familiar we are with everything you all are going through. I remember how lost I felt and how happy I was getting my acceptance letter and how relieved I was when a current student reached out to us, so I put together a few pointers for those accepted (I've also requested access to your facebook group).

1.) Immunizations, background checks, and drug checks-- I did my immunizations at UTHSC health clinic. It was the cheapest option for me since I had to do titers and all kinds of work (couldn't access my childhood records). It was a little expensive, but most students went that route. You will be asked to complete your fingerprint background check on your own time on your own dime. Please read this next part carefully: if ANY of you have ever been in even the slightest amount of trouble (i.e. something stupid you might have done even ten years ago) I recommend getting started on your declatory order with the Board of Nursing ASAP. We had about six students forced to drop our clinical class because this process takes so long. Our drug test was done on orientation day. They may do it different for you all, but there was an incredibly long line, so be prepared to stay for a while. You're also going to need to show proof of health insurance when school starts, so if you don't have it, get it.

2.) Schedules and books-- This was a big question for me before I started so here's the layout of my schedule. Keep in mind that everyone's schedule is slightly different (clinical days and lab days vary), but lectures are all the same in the same room. They might put you in a Saturday group too, so be prepared. Monday: 9am-12pm Concepts lecture and 2pm-4:20pm Assessment lecture, Tuesday: Concepts lab/clinical 6am-2pm and Pharmacology lecture 4pm-7:20. Wednesday Assessment lab 9am-1:30 pm. Friday Pathophysiology lecture 8am-12pm I know it looks like a lot and that's because it is. If you work like I do, serious time management skills will be required. As far as books, there is a huge list of them, but my opinion and most of my fellow classmates will tell you not all are needed. EVERYTHING you can possibly buy for Assessment, BUY IT. Concepts, I'd say yeah, buy that giant book, you'll use it. As far as Patho and Pharm? You don't need the book. You might use them for reference so if you have the cash it doesn't hurt, but don't worry about those classes right now.

3.) People at your disposal-- You will be assigned an advisor (faculty member), a mentor (J2 like myself), tutors for every class (usually seniors) and all of your fellow students. Use all of them. Your advisor is mostly there to keep your degree program in check and help you with any special circumstances you might have (they can also help you find work in the summers). Your mentors are there to give you their personal experience (basically exactly what I'm doing), they are incredibly helpful. You will get to know your tutors as you will most likely be attending all of their sessions. They are just there to help and they do a great job. As far as all the other students go, they will be your support system. I'll write a little more about your use to each other in the following paragraph.

4.) Difficulty level-- Okay, this is the part I've been waiting to write about. I know everyone is feeling exactly what I was when I found out I was accepted. Jubilance. And you should. But you should also be warned and prepared about the difficulty level of this program. It is ANYTHING BUT EASY. I probably spent more hours studying this semester than I spent on my entire associates degree. Class difficulty level in my and most students' opinion is as follows from most difficult to easiet: Assessment, Pharm, Concepts, Patho. Do not attempt to read the material the weekend or night before the exam. Nursing school does not work that way. On your first day of Assessment class, your instructors will give you a pie graph of hours studying needed, they are not kidding. You know that awesome GPA you have that you're so proud of? Things are going to change. I have no right to tell you that none of you will make straight A's, but I can tell you I don't know of a single person in my class that has.

Make friends. Form a study group and use them to your advantage. The students in your class will become very close to you in a very short amount of time. You will laugh with them and cry with them. You will watch some drop the program and some do better than you. No one will understand what you are going through better than them. My husband still doesn't understand what the word 'check offs' mean!

5.) During semester costs-- Mainly parking and lunch. There is a parking garage right behind the building where most people park because of it's convenience that costs either $9 per day or $80 a month. You're most likely better off getting the pass since you will practically live on campus. There is also another parking lot across the street that's $5 a day but it's slightly inconvenient and out in the open. There are tons of fun places to eat for lunch within easy walking distance (Starbucks, Chipotle, Subway, Salata, a sushi place and a grill) but prices add up. Most students bring their lunches and store them in one of the refridgerators we have on two different floors. You'll also spend a little money in the cafe/student store on the first floor. Little things, like coffee or pens or snacks or whatever. Our Student Life center on the 2nd floor often offers free coffee and breakfast for students, so use it. Also, if you join TNSA or Student Government you'll get free lunch twice a month.

Please note that I do intend to frighten any of you. Your achievements thus far are incredible, and that's why you've been accepted to one of the best nursing programs there is. The payoff when you've finished the semester or when you finally get a good grade on that exam or check off you worked so hard for feels like you just won a marathon. You will meet people in all different walks of life and they will be there from registration to graduation. I just remember how confused I was when I was exactly where you are and I am just trying to help.

Bottom line is to be prepared for what is ahead of you. If you can gain access to your assessment book and start reading it this summer, do it. That book will become your new bible. But have fun this summer! It'll be the last of your social and family life you'll see in a while!

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask. I just finished my third round of exams and kicked butt, but have finals coming up soon, so I need to study!

Congratulations again to all those accepted to for those that weren't, don't give up! Best of luck to everyone.

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