TWU Spring 2010 Dallas regular program

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Moving this thread from the TWU 2010 spring hopefuls for those of us who were accepted. This one is specifically for people planning to attend the regular program in Dallas starting in January 2010. The purpose of this thread is to lend mutual support and encouragement to each other as we embark on this journey together. Please feel free to ask questions, and share your concerns. Everyone is welcome!

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Got it! Thanks for the explanation!

Thanks AnyLPC Good fact finding info!!

Does anyone use a recorder now or can recommend one? Also has anyone heard we need a watch with a sweep hand?

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I wish I would have taken patho this fall, oh well. To those taking patho, is there only one professor who offers this class?

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Hey J1's to be. I am just finishing my first semester as a J1. There is lots of information floating around. On orientation you will have an opportunity to order books, scrubs, patches etc.. TNSA is an organization that will offer scrubs and patches at a better price than Majors. You may alos see on the bullentin boards where other J1's are selling their books; this may be beneficial to some.

You will have 3 main classes, 4 if you are taking Patho. This semester everyone attended Pharm/Concepts lecture on tuesday, Patho was on Monday mornings. Assessment was lec/lab on Wed, Monday, or Thursday. Concepts lab was on wed or Thursday. Assessment clinincals onoly took place 3 times, concepts clinicals took place either on wed, thurs, friday, or sat; it will depend on where your hospital is. Although there is no online courses you will be doing alot online. there is a great amount of paper work for assessments and concepts.

As for the uniform there is a scrub etc right near the school they have great deals. Shoes area personal preferrence, but i wouldn't spend a great amount on the first pair, you want to make sure they are going to be comfortable enough for clinicals. There are some students who wore white shoes that contained more than just a little color spot. It is not preferred but it will pass.

There is alot of information that you will receive on orientation but don't let it worry you. just pay attention to what they say about scheduling, and expectations. There is alot of repeating info that you will hear.

If you have any queestions please let me know.

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You will need a watch with a sweep (2nd) hand. No digital watches. You will also have to keep your nails short with no nail polish on them during lab/clinical days.

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:specs:Thank you for your input it is greatly appreciated! Thanks for jumping in for us!

Do you have an opinion on whether to keep your first semester books or to sell them?

And do you have any time management or study tips as a J1? Any advice is appreciated

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You will learn that the Pharm book is not used, so i will be selling that. Some students choose to use it but not many. There are a few others that seem to be okay to sell, such as the assessment book. You will have a concept book that contains a lot of the same information. Your med-surg book is a definite keep, calculations book is a keep, any HESI practice books are a keep. You will receive or be able to buy online key passes that allows you to access the Evolve site that will have extras for you. You will also need a clicker to use all 4 semesters.

Majors will be offering a book package that contains everything for about $900. You maky be able to buy everything seperately cheaper if you have the time to look.

Your stethoscope can be bought online cheaper than at the store. I was able to get mine engraved from the online site cheaper than buying from majors.

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For time management You should read your notes everynight. It is really important to do that so you keep everything fresh. If you work you may want to make sure your job is going to be flexible for fewer hrs. Study with someone, even if you are not a person who usually does that. It is important to realize that Nursing school is nothing like any other classes. Your thinking lvl will be so different. If you are use to straight A's don't worry when you don't always make them. Just try to relax and focus on what needs to be done.

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Thank you for the information! This is very helpful.

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Thanks for sharing! We really appreciate it!

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Thanks again, Your the Best!

A couple more question what are the specs of the stethoscope in case I want to shop now?

What is the name and author of the Pharmacology book?

And, sorry to ask but what is the clicker and what is it for?

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Oh the lovely clicker. I had to use one in my psych class at TWU. It's a small hand-held device that looks sort of like a remote for a TV. Many professors use it to take attendance, you basically turn it on and they turn on their software and it automatically logs you in as being present. I guess that's how they take attendance in nursing school. You can also use it to take multiple choice tests as well. The teacher programs the number of the question and answer into their software and you answer the questions on your clicker by pressing the appropriate button. Pretty easy to use, but a pain in the butt if you ask me.

BTW, I think it costs something like 30 to 40 and you might have to pay extra to be registered for each class that uses it.

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Would ya'll happen to know the author for the med surgery book? and edition?

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