blkcind

blkcind has 4 years experience and specializes in Orthopedics, Neuro, Trauma.

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1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   blkcind replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a new grad RN in Phoenix, AZ and my base pay is $28/hr. plus 5% shift differential for evenings and 10% differential for nights. This is at a SNF.

2. Maricopa Colleges LPN-RN Wait?

   blkcind replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona

   I personally didn't study for the HESI-PN because I don't think it's one of those exams you can study for. You either know the material or not. You can't just study a year's worth of information in a week or two. Just always try to remember that your...

3. NCLEX-PN with only 85 questions

   blkcind posted a topic in NCLEX

   I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday and swore up and down that I failed . I walked out of the testing center feeling completely defeated and wished I never even bothered trying. I couldn't sleep, eat or keep still it seemed like. I'm so happy to have heard...

4. Any LPNs on the waiting list?

   blkcind replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona

   I put in my application for AP while I was finishing up my last semester of PN school. I emailed the one school once I was done to consider my application for block 3. In less than 24 hours I had an offer for block 3 for this coming spring. It seems ...

5. Maricopa Colleges LPN-RN Wait?

   blkcind replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona

   Don't believe the hype that you can't get into block 3 right away or that the LPN to RN option isn't worth the time. Most people get into a slot in block 3 immediately and if they don't it's still only a 1 semester wait. When you really think about i...

6. Maricopa Skills center LPN

   blkcind replied to HIGHWHEY's topic in Arizona

   MSC has changed its policy on how they accept students. It used to be the top 40 students, but now I've heard they are also interviewing students as well. They always had a policy of only accepting students on certain days so that's nothing new. I al...

7. Maricopa Skills center LPN

   blkcind replied to HIGHWHEY's topic in Arizona

   I'm currently in block C of the program and I can tell you there is no wait listing at MSC. Its strictly based on the top 40 applicants who get into each block. Just that simple. Usually they close the application pool two months prior and you find o...

8. MSC LPN program

   blkcind replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona

   I'm currently in the program, moving into block C or block 2 of the RN program. I think the program works for those who are serious about learning and don't need to be hand held the entire time. There is a lot of independent work and self instruction...

9. Maricopa skill center admission requirements

   blkcind replied to sai191's topic in Arizona

   I have no idea about the new Hesi score requirements. However, I can tell you they have had on average three cohorts per year. This is usually sometime early in the year like this past one started in February. The second is around summer and the last...

10. Starting at MSC on Sep 25th and SO NERVOUS!

    blkcind replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona

    there are no pre-reqs for the program in regards to academics, however you still have to take the NET and have all your health records and immunizations, also your health provider cpr card. Anthony is pretty difficult to get in touch with, I found it...

11. Maricopa Skill Center

    blkcind replied to nurse2b83's topic in Arizona

    hey arizdolphin, do you think it's possible to take classes on the side for block A and B? I'm starting in the september class and am currently taking bio 202 this semester. I plan to do chm 130 and bio 205 in the spring and summer. Also do you have...

12. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    blkcind replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Well in regards to the 88% passage rate, I don't think that sounds too bad either, but it is something to be alarmed about since it is a drop from 98%. I must confess, the high rates was one of the things that caught my eye. However, I do believe tha...

13. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    blkcind replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Thank you very much for your reply. I understand that you can't go into much detail. I'm currently out of the country so I can't go in person to speak to anyone. Hopefully by the time I'm going to school there these issues will be resolved and the re...

14. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    blkcind replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Okay, so can someone please explain why exactly they are changing the dates? Is it due to NCLEX passage rates? Is it due to a professor? I'm planning on going there for the september admissions class, but that is all dependent on what's the problem o...

15. I'M ****** OFF!!!!!!

    blkcind replied to ccjus123's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think we should all take a step back and realize that RMP is only a "tool" for getting information about a specific professor. As another person states, some students use it as an opportunity to vent frustrations and others realize the power that i...