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  1. Opening new unit

    Get some peanut balls if you don't have them already! They're amazing!
  2. Tucson Nursing Schools-HELP!/Experience with PMI?

    Working while doing your prereq's is definitely doable. Take them at a CC and transfer them to a university - much cheaper. You can't even apply to a nursing program until your prereq's are completed (so no sense applying to a university and taking t...
  3. My story and some questions from a confused older student

    I would also look into the CEP programs the Maricopa Community Colleges are offering now. It's an ADN-BSN program in one. Moves you up the list. ASU also has a post-Bach program that's 1 year but kind of expensive. Also, many of the major hospitals i...
  4. ASU: what is the "typical" schedule (Mayo vs Downtown)?

    I meant "easy" as in the schedule is consistent - easier to plan and have a life :-) We rarely even had two days off in a row. ASU nursing is tough regardless of where you take it!
  5. Are nurses paid hourly or salary??? A bit confused

    If you know how many days a month, take your annual salary and divide by 12 months, divide by the number if days in the month, divide by the number of hours per day. If you know how many hours per week, divide your annual salary by 52 weeks, then di...
  6. New Grad Interviewing in OB

    Congratulations!!!
  7. New Grad Interviewing in OB

    I think mentioning your personal experience is OK, as long as you don't over share. Something like, "Having my child changed my life in more ways than I could ever imagine. The nurses I had during my labor and delivery experience showed me.... and I ...
  8. I loved the Davis Notes books when I was in school. I think I ended up with 4 or 5 of them by the time I graduated. I used either the RN Notes or NCLEX notes to study for Med Surg tests (I don't remember specifically now) and found it to be a quick w...
  9. Start preceptorship in L& D Tuesday- tips??

    My experience was very similar to pugmom79's. Even down to immersion on night shift. I graduated in August and thought I had absolutely no chance to get a job in L&D. The week before Thanksgiving my preceptor contacted me and said they were hirin...
  10. Treat your clinicals like a job audition because it really can and will help you get a coveted new grad job. Show up early / on time. Look clean and neat. Be prepared and well rested. Be enthusiastic, ask questions, take advantage of any and all oppo...
  11. I took both of those at the same time too. No problem. You got this!
  12. ASU Spring 2010 Mayo Clinic

    I was in class with "Bunny." When I applied, there was a spot we could check if we were interested in Mayo. They accepted the top 20 that requested it. I heard that may not have been the case with the new class as they increased the class size and h...
  13. ASU: what is the "typical" schedule (Mayo vs Downtown)?

    I just graduated from the ASU/Mayo program in August. I loved it - smaller class size than downtown (we had 20, but they increased it for the next round to 28-30) and most of our instructors were nurses from Mayo, so they do what they teach. I though...
  14. Grand Canyon University

    Thanks Angel and On The Path :) Angel, what's the latest with your school challenges? How'd the TEAS go? Weren't you applying for a summer program too?
  15. ASU Summer of 2011 applicants!

    I talked to someone yesterday too and he said they were beginning the processing yesterday or today.... Who knows what that means other than they just started working on it.... Not sure when it'll be posted. Mine's all wonky anyway because another sc...