TWU Weekend Program Spring 2010 in Dallas

saralou · Nov 3, 2009

Here is some information on Weekend program TWU Spring 2010 that was sent by Dallas personell....
The start date will be January 22 for the spring weekend program 2010.
-You will register for classes at orientation.
-You will need textbooks and will get this information at orientation.
-If you can pay by credit card, it is preferred to be done prior to orientation. If you need to pay with cash, you will need to come to the traditional program's orientation at 10am on Friday, December 11. (This was asked about doing background checks prior to orientation)
-You will get the best idea of finances at orientation, as the weekend program varies from our traditional program. Uniforms will probably run between $50-$100, fees are included in the tuition and fee scale, textbooks could be about $500 depending on if you need to buy NCLEX books at the beginning or not, tuition estimates are listed on the TWU website...

I'm in the Dallas program and will be at orientation on Dec. 9th. I already took pathophysiology and have the book if someone wants to buy it from me. It's a used copy of Pathophysiology by McCance. I think it's 5th edition. I'll bring it to the orientation if anyone wants to purchase it. It's $106 new; I'd like to get $50 for the used copy. :twocents:

chizzyann · Nov 3, 2009

Saralou, I heard we will be using a new textbook by the same author coming out in Nov this year! But its not a bad idea to bring it to the orientation though...you can never tell!!!!!

waterchickvick · Nov 14, 2009

Hi all. Thanks to whoever started the weekend program thread! I'm taking patho now and have talked to some of the people in the traditional program. Sounds like we've got our work cut out for us. Glad I'll at least have patho out of the way! Congrats to all of us that were accepted. I think this will be a great venue for us to share whatever information we come across. Looking forward to meeting everyone in December...

plasma · Nov 14, 2009

Waterchick...are u taking it online?

Trauma Columnist · Nov 14, 2009

Moved to student nursing forum.

waterchickvick · Nov 15, 2009

Plasma...

I'm taking patho at the Dallas center on Mondays with McArthur. Over the hump, only 2 tests left!

Chiro · Nov 16, 2009

Hey everyone, I was on the waiting list for the weekend program and I received the acceptance call last week. Thought I would say hi! I have not taken patho yet and I am getting a little nervous. Does any one have a syllabus for the present class? I would like to get a copy of it so I can start reading before school starts. I look forward to meeting everyone.

chizzyann · Nov 16, 2009

Congratulations chiro!..don't be nervous!!! You will do just fine!..

chizzyann · Nov 16, 2009

I haven't taken patho myself...so its not only you!!!.

saralou · Nov 16, 2009

Hey everyone, I was on the waiting list for the weekend program and I received the acceptance call last week. Thought I would say hi! I have not taken patho yet and I am getting a little nervous. Does any one have a syllabus for the present class? I would like to get a copy of it so I can start reading before school starts. I look forward to meeting everyone.

Congratulations! :yeah:

Don't worry about the Patho....you'll do fine.

waterchickvick · Nov 18, 2009

Hey Chiro...sorry for the long post but didn't spend any time trying to figure out if I could attach a word file. Below is the syllabus for Fall Patho with McArthur at the Dallas Center. Dr. McArthur mentioned in class this week that she will allow both the current (5th) and yet unreleased (6th) editions of the McCance textbook for the Spring class. I will try to remember and bring my 5th edition to orientation if anyone is interested.

Fall 2009

Monday 8:30-11:30

Room 219

BIOLOGY 4344.30

Pathophysiology

Instructor: Dr. M.C. McArthur

Office: 273 Parkland Campus

Telephone: 214 689-6620; email [email protected]

Course Text: McCance, Kathryn L., and Huether, Sue E., Pathophysiology, Fifth Edition C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis Missouri, 2006. ISBN 978-0-323-03507-1.

Workbook: McCance, Kathryn L., and Huether, Sue E., Pathophysiology, Fifth edition Elservier Mosby Co., St Louis, Missouri, 2006. ISBN 978-0-323-03623-8.

Date Chapter Subject

Aug 31 14, 15 Structure and Function of the Neurologic Systems

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep and Sensory

Sept14 16, 17, 18 Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Sept 21 Exam I (Covering: Unit V, Chapters 14-18)

20 Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Sept 28 21, 22 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

Oct 5 23, 24 Alterations of the Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Oct 12 Exam II (Covering: Units VI & VII, Chapters 20-24)

25 Structure and Function of Hematologic System

Oct 19 26, 27 Alterations of Red Blood Cells, Alterations of leukocyte, Lymphoid and Hemostatic Function

Oct 26 29, 30 Structure and Function of Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Nov 2 Exam III (Covering: Units VII & IX, Chapters 25, 26, 27, 29, 30) 32 Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Nov 9 33, 34 Alterations in Pulmonary Function, Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Nov 16 35, 36 Structure and Function of Renal and Urologic System, Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract

Nov 23 Exam IV (Covering Units X & XI, Chapters 32-36)

38 Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Nov 30 39, 41 Alterations of Digestive Function

Structure and Function of Muscular System

Dec 8 42 Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Dec 12 Exam V (Covering: Units XII & XIII, Chapters 38,39,41,42)

Course Description:

Biology 4344 is intended for students majoring in Nursing or Biology. It has as prerequisites eight hours of anatomy and physiology. This course involves the basic study of physiological systems in health and disease. Lecture notes are available on Blackboard and are free to download once you are registered for the class. Material covered on exams will be taken from the text, lecture notes and class discussion. Class attendance is strongly recommended.

Primary Objectives:

- To introduce students to the changes that disease can cause in the various human systems.

- To prepare nursing students for further more detailed studies as they move on into their clinical courses.

- To provide an understanding of the overall pathological process emphasizing both the cause and effect of these physiologic cellular changes.

Grading System:

There will be five exams during the semester. Each exam will be worth 100 points and will determine one fifth of the grade. The fifth exam is not cumulative. There are no extra credit options.

A = 90 or above

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 59 or below

Absence from exams will be handled according to the College of Nursing guidelines (see page 3 of syllabus). No one will be permitted to take the exam if they are more than 15 minutes late arriving at the scheduled exam time. Grades will be posted on Blackboard a day or so after the exam date. The exam will be available for review at the next class period. If the student does not attend the class during which the exam is reviewed, only a grade will be given out at a later date.

The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the Fall Semester is Thursday

November 5th at 5 PM.

Chiro · Nov 18, 2009

Waterchickvick, thank you!