I know it's pretty early to be starting this forum, but I just wanted to put my voice out there and see if there is anyone else out there hoping to join TWU's nursing program in the spring of 2013? What are you taking this semester (spring 2012), and when are you taking the TEAS-V entrance exam?
After this spring semester of taking microbiology, chemistry, developmental psychology, and statistics, I'll be ready to apply before the September 1st deadline! I'm hoping to take the entrance exam in the summer - probably June or July.
So yeah, I just wanted to see who else was out there!
Thanks Ladies! I took some classes at UNT back in '98 and I remember TWU being right there but I'm sure it looks a lot different from what I remember! Do we need to purchase parking permits or is it already included in tuition?
Thanks Ladies! I took some classes at UNT back in '98 and I remember TWU being right there but I'm sure it looks a lot different from what I remember! Do we need to purchase parking permits or is it already included in tuition?
Yes, you need to purchase a parking sticker. Type "parking permit" in the search box on the TWU.edu website, and it'll direct you to the page you need in order to buy online, if you wish. :)
Yes, you need to purchase a parking sticker. Type "parking permit" in the search box on the TWU.edu website, and it'll direct you to the page you need in order to buy online, if you wish. :)
Great, I'll do that. I didn't even think about parking until you said something. Thanks!
I had to retake my A&P I and II as well as Micro since they were older than 5 years. I received an A on all accounts. Do you know if they would consider that a first time A or not by chance? First time I took Stats, I made an A, so I'm fine there, but the other classes is what concerns me. Thank you for your reply!
They consider it "first attempt" under these circumstances.
"Students with a bachelor's degree in one of the approved fields (degree is at least 10 years old) allows the use of A&P I, II and Microbiology that is over 5 years old. These students may elect to use the 10-year degree form [pdf] in order to improve their grades in older courses. Completion of the form means that the A&P I, II and Microbiology courses taken in the approved bachelor's degree and listed on that form will no longer be considered applicable toward the nursing prerequisites. They will be considered expired, as they would for anyone without an approved degree/major. The classes can then be retaken to try for an "A" so that "first attempt" preference may be earned and the new grade can be used to calculate the GPA."
Gosh...I just got off of a really upsetting shift at work. I work the front desk at a luxurious senior retirement community but all of the members are independent, so basically a really nice apartment complex with all elderly people. It's so rewarding, but I am learning the sad end of my job as some of my favorite members are going down fast. It's hard to see when you get attached to them...I want to say the solution is to not get attached, but then my quality of work will not be the way it is. We all know that we have to truly care for people going into the field we are.
I can already see some problems we will deal with as nurses. Getting attached to people, and then watching them go down. It's tough coming home and not letting it effect you. That whole "don't take your work home" thing is really a grey area for nurses, because you're dealing with people. I hope in nursing school they teach us how to find a healthy balance.
I know this is out of place. I'm sorry. I needed a place to vent.
Gosh...I just got off of a really upsetting shift at work. I work the front desk at a luxurious senior retirement community but all of the members are independent, so basically a really nice apartment complex with all elderly people. It's so rewarding, but I am learning the sad end of my job as some of my favorite members are going down fast. It's hard to see when you get attached to them...I want to say the solution is to not get attached, but then my quality of work will not be the way it is. We all know that we have to truly care for people going into the field we are.
I can already see some problems we will deal with as nurses. Getting attached to people, and then watching them go down. It's tough coming home and not letting it effect you. That whole "don't take your work home" thing is really a grey area for nurses, because you're dealing with people. I hope in nursing school they teach us how to find a healthy balance.
I know this is out of place. I'm sorry. I needed a place to vent.
I feel you girl just let it all out! I do that all the time specially when my customer upset me. I am sure in nursing school they will teach us how to deal with that.
So y'all finally convinced me to signup for patho :) It looks like the Denton one if full but i was able to squeeze into the Dallas location, which is a better location for me. I still wish i was in Denton since so many of y'all are taking it over there. I hope it all works out well.
Gosh...I just got off of a really upsetting shift at work. I work the front desk at a luxurious senior retirement community but all of the members are independent, so basically a really nice apartment complex with all elderly people. It's so rewarding, but I am learning the sad end of my job as some of my favorite members are going down fast. It's hard to see when you get attached to them...I want to say the solution is to not get attached, but then my quality of work will not be the way it is. We all know that we have to truly care for people going into the field we are.
I can already see some problems we will deal with as nurses. Getting attached to people, and then watching them go down. It's tough coming home and not letting it effect you. That whole "don't take your work home" thing is really a grey area for nurses, because you're dealing with people. I hope in nursing school they teach us how to find a healthy balance.
I know this is out of place. I'm sorry. I needed a place to vent.
Girl I am SO sorry to hear that.
I have often wondered how I would deal with losing patients as a nurse. I'm so sensitive when it comes to human life and emotion! I certainly do hope that they will teach us or tell us how to cope with that when it happens.
I have often wondered how I would deal with losing patients as a nurse. I'm so sensitive when it comes to human life and emotion! I certainly do hope that they will teach us or tell us how to cope with that when it happens.
I would like to think so. I've worked with the elderly for years now, and I'm still struggling with this. I was looking around the site on other forums, they suggest to utilize the therapy sessions TWU provides to their nursing students. Someone compared nursing school to the military's boot camp for soldiers. They break you down and try to build you up to be strong and able to deal with such situations. Gah. We're in for a heck of a couple of years [WHEN] we get in! But like I said - it's so rewarding that it's worth it. I'd like to think nobody would put themselves through nursing school if they weren't passionate about it!
I scheduled an appointment with the admissions advisor at the Dallas campus on Monday! I'm pretty excited. I can't wait to make sure everything is in order, and then know all I gotta do from the point forward is wait until November.
I would like to think so. I've worked with the elderly for years now, and I'm still struggling with this. I was looking around the site on other forums, they suggest to utilize the therapy sessions TWU provides to their nursing students. Someone compared nursing school to the military's boot camp for soldiers. They break you down and try to build you up to be strong and able to deal with such situations. Gah. We're in for a heck of a couple of years [WHEN] we get in! But like I said - it's so rewarding that it's worth it. I'd like to think nobody would put themselves through nursing school if they weren't passionate about it!
Yeah I definitely think I'll be using those therapy sessions!!
I hope it all works out well.
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Thanks Ladies! I took some classes at UNT back in '98 and I remember TWU being right there but I'm sure it looks a lot different from what I remember! Do we need to purchase parking permits or is it already included in tuition?