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  1. asu nursing program

    I graduated from ASU over a year ago, but I'm guessing that they still do things similarly. You do not pick your schedule. Each semester is predetermined for you. They assign you to a 10 person group and they tell you which course numbers to register...
  2. So much harder than I expected :(

    Sprintin - I just want to tell you I feel exactly the same way except our tele floor only has 4 patients, and I just cannot keep up. I broke down in front of my preceptor last night. Felt like such an idiot. When I'm giving report at the end of the d...
  3. First month off orientation...reflections..

    Damask, I feel your pain. I feel like everything you've said has reflected my own feelings, time flying, forgetting things, interruptions, consults... etc. MANY meds I do not know, and takes me several encounters for it to really stick in my mind. Me...
  4. Will paying for ACLS etc myself help me land a job?

    I would say go for it if you are having difficulty getting an interview. I did it right before I graduated. I don't think it helped my get a job, however. I feel like my BSN was the deciding factor in landing my first job. My new manager just gave me...
  5. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Phoenix, AZ 26.70, plus $1.00 for BSN, $5.00 night, acute care
  6. ASU or GCU? Which school is better?

    I am an ASU student, and its a GREAT nursing school. The faculty are wonderful. I know ASU does like to prepare their grads to look into nursing leadership roles, but that does not mean they don't teach the basic skills. I don't know what you mean by...
  7. Reference Letters

    Thanks for the replies. I am a new graduate, and I guess I just didn't know what the procedure was. I've had references ask me to whom to address the letter. I thought would be good since its personable, but it means that if I didn't get the job off...
  8. Reference Letters

    I was just needing advice on how to go about giving employers refences. Do you think that they prefer a list of references or actual letters? I have an interview coming up, and I'm not sure how many is enough even. I got an automated response after I...
  9. Capstone practicum in the MICU

    Wow that was a really thorough rundown. You hit the nail on the head. I just finished my capstone or my school calls it "immersion" in the CVICU. It was amazing. Just another thing. Don't be afraid to jump in situations such as skills or patient tea...
  10. Arizona State University - Accelerated BSN

    Hi I am a current ASU student. I'm not in the accelerated program, but the application process is just the same for both traditional and accelerated. ASU recently changed the way they select their students for admission into the upper division progra...
  11. stepdown nurse relocating to AZ

    Hi! I have lived in the West Valley my entire life and if I were you I would try and get in the Litchfield Elementary School District rather than Avondale Elementary. Of course there are variations from school to school, but Litchfield has a much bet...
  12. Is nursing worth it??

    I agree with the above poster about taking some time off and do something else with yourself. Nursing school is definitely not for anyone that has any self doubt about their abilities and determination. You are only 21 so there is no rush. Some peopl...
  13. About ASU nursing critical tracking courses

    No you don't have to use a math. Just like WattleBird said, it just has to be 3 of the 4 science courses and your English courses. Other than those, you just use whatever you have A's in, until you have 13 finished. You should call down to the Studen...
  14. ASU Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    I've heard that those shoes were comfortable. Thanks for the tip. The totally white shoe search is on! We start on the 23rd which is great. Why start on a Thursday?
  15. ASU Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    OK. Thanks for the info. I'll keep that in mind.