UNLV SON Fall 2015

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I really didn't want to be this person. Meaning the one who makes/follows a blog for the cohort they're applying for. Only because I'm usually a carefree person and I know this will only cause anxiety.

Anyways, we're about a month away from the deadline, how exciting!

Good luck to all of those applying. :)

I can't post my full points yet, since I'm still a week away from taking the HESI, but if anyone would like to share their points, please do. Also, if anyone wants to provide any tips for the HESI, that would be great as well.

I called and scheduled a signing session today and wanted to share some information with those who may have procrastinated, like myself. There are 5 days left with spots available: June 4th, June 18th, June 19th, June 25th and June 26th and majority of these only have 2 spots available. So, if you have not yet done so, definitely call and schedule your appointment.

I look forward to getting to know those applying and hopefully starting a new journey with you guys come Fall. :)

Thank you for the advice! Congrats to you!

no problem!!! Just keep pushing forward, you will get in :yes: & thank you! Being at UNLV for four years has finally felt worth it lol!!!!

Am I the only one who needed a hug after the information session?

Ahahahah I'm good. But my bank account needs a hug :lol2:

I think I was a bit overwhelmed with the realization that I probably will be stressed for the next 17 months haha.

My bank account needs a hug as well. The background and the 3 pair of scrubs were almost $300 (at least for me). I just pulled out the booklist and the bundle is $784. So, I'm looking into the used option now. If it helps anyone else, I made a little list:

Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing 8th: 9780323079334

Nursing Skills Online Version 3.0 (Access Code): Elsevier website

Jarvis: Physical Examination & Heath Assessment 7th: 9780323265416

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th: 9780323087896

Huether: Understanding Pathophysiology 5th: 9780323078917

Ackley: Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 10th: 9780323085496

Silvestri: Saunders Comprehensive Review 6th: 9781455727551

Mosby's Nursing Consult: ?

I was thinking about used as well but for used, prices are almost $500. you can buy the ebooks for that much. I don't want to carry around that much weight in books but I like paperback... So I'm thinking of just doing the bundle with ebook option because I like the platform they run on!

Yeah, haven't made up my mind yet, the ebook option as well sounds great, but never really purchased ebooks before. So I'm not sure, if it's something I'll like or not.

Definitely something to look into, thanks! :)

I like having an actual book to look things up in- I guess I'm old fashioned. The price of the bundle is painful. My friend already went and bought them and they all come in a huge box. She said she about died carrying it to her car.

Has anyone bought their super cute white shoes yet? :yawn:

Yeah, I heard about the big box lol. Can't wait... And I'm using my old cheer shoes. They're broken in and very comfortable! Otherwise I would purchase Pumas!

Are any of you attempting to work while in the program?

I can't do ebooks and the bundle was just too much! I ended up buying used and paid around $350 for all of the books!

Working definitely not... Lol. Volunteering once a week once I get my routine down.

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