UT Houston Fall 2010 (University of Texas at Houston)

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Anyone here applied already?

Have you taken the NET exam?

Specializes in CCU.

I took my CPR certification through the American Heart Association and it was at UT MD Anderson. It was great, it took about 5 hours though but lunch was included in the price. It was the BLS for Healthcare Providers. Hope this helps!

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REALLY...really...I do not want to step on any toes or offend anyone from previous post in this thread, but do not see any purpose in this whole spiel about "competition". The real competition was done in the classroom with your grades and GPAs; the competition was done during your NET. People who had a harder professor, extenuating circumstances, etc... may not look as good on paper, but that doesn't mean they're any less qualified. There is no way to be completely fair. The mere fact that you got an interview means that you got your foot in the door. The rest depends on the kind of person you are; I could tell you all the questions asked during the interview, but I doubt that will change anyone's character. (It might make you less nervous, and therefore, have a better interview--I can live with that...)

Personally, after going through the interview, I don't see how telling someone exactly what to expect will hinder anyone's own chance of getting in. There is no guarantee that any amount of preparation will make you stand out from the rest, or someone stand out more than you. You only worry if you don't have enough confidence in yourself. The questions (in the interview) are personal and basic, so just be yourself. If you try too hard to be something you're not, the interviewer will see right through you.

For details of the interview, read my next entry...

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Step one: Be nice and talk to other interviewees. Heck...everyone is nervous--not just you. You never know; someone will be your future classmate. (During my interview date--everyone seemed really nice. My interview date was Feb. 16th. Hi everybody!!!)

Step two: Sign in; the proctor will explain everything. Have any question? Ask them.

Step three: Writing sample.

1)Questionnaire (What's your name?)

2)Computer Literacy (how to save a file--really basic)

3)Critical Essay (If---some clinical situation, then---what would you do?)

**they're not looking for proper protocol, just whether you have common sense.

Step four: Break (look over the schedule they hand you, and think about how you will manage it---emptying your bladder before the interview isn't a bad idea)

Step five: Interview and go home.

**The interviewers are really friendly. They are your advocates. Be truthful, honest, courteous, and most importantly, yourself. This takes roughly fifteen minutes and covers the basic interview questions that one can expect from any interview.

>>Why do you want to be a....uhm...nurse?

>>Why should we pick...uhm...you?

**You get what I mean...I hope that this helps lessen anyone's anxiety. Remember, no amount of preparation will guarantee that you will have the best answer--just time to evaluate your goals in life. Hope this post will help future interviewing groups as this same format has been used for years. Thanks for reading.

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the interview was not as hard as i thought it was going to be. pretty simple stuff.. good luck to everyone

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I think they finished up the last scheduled interview yesterday as far as I know. I am not sure if they will throw a couple more in there or what. I was looking at the previous thread and some people's UTLINK was updated on March 20th but it was kind of staggered after that. Some people didn't fiind out until the beginnig of April and later. They said their UTLINK was updated like two weeks before they got there actual acceptance letter. It's all just a matter of time now.:confused: I really want to get in. I can't wait to find out!!! Good Luck!!!!:D

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I can't wait, too! I'm pretty sure my anxiousness is driving my husband nuts. :p

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Hi guys, started in Spring 2010 Traditional. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck everyone :)

Richard

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hello. i was looking at purchasing a stethoscope. i was looking at buying a littmann master classic ii (27 inch) that was in ceil blue. do you think this will be acceptable?

also, what are the requirements regarding shoes? any brands or particular shoes recommended and required?

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Littman's are great as they are a good investment. Classic II is the lowest I'd go. I have the Cardiology III myself. They require all white shoes for clinicals that are leather based for protection. Most of us don't have all white shoes though. They let us get away with shoes that are predominately white.

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Thanks for your input!

So, do you have the regular cardiology or the master? If I have the choice to pick which one, should I go with the master? Do they allow you to get them in whatever color you so wish?

About the shoes... have you heard good reviews for the Nurse Mates shoes and if so does the school allow them?

Thanks a bunch!

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I think I have the regular Cardiology. Even now, I don't know if I could say I could hear the difference between the Classic II. Sorry no idea about shoes. I guess my recommendation is get something comfortable for you since a nursing shift is 12 hrs long, that's a lot of standing. I just got some New Balance.

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I think I have the regular Cardiology. Even now, I don't know if I could say I could hear the difference between the Classic II. Sorry no idea about shoes. I guess my recommendation is get something comfortable for you since a nursing shift is 12 hrs long, that's a lot of standing. I just got some New Balance.

If u don't mind sharing what were your stats?

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