mendocino

mendocino has 3 years experience and specializes in ED.

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1. Shadowing/Volunteering in Tucson

   mendocino replied to rgshire's topic in Arizona

   Undecided (I'm still wrapping up prereq's), but I'm slated for a CNA class beginning mid-February. That way, if I'm on a waiting list for a cc program, I can work while waiting. Seriously, I'm up for anything after 20 years of cubicle dwelling mind...

2. Shadowing/Volunteering in Tucson

   mendocino replied to rgshire's topic in Arizona

   Hi - quick note to say last August (of '04) I took the jump from a long-time programming position to enter the RN program; the concept of not staring at a PC in a cubicle all day was enticing! Good luck!

3. Shadowing/Volunteering in Tucson

   mendocino replied to rgshire's topic in Arizona

   Hi - quick note to say last August (of '04) I took the jump from a long-time programming position to enter the RN program; the concept of not staring at a PC in a cubicle all day was enticing! Good luck!

4. CNA class and BIO201/205 homework load

   mendocino posted a topic in Arizona

   Hi all - 2 questions ... CNA: Can anyone give me an indication of the homework load I can expect in the CNA (daytime) classes via the Maricopa community colleges? I understand the classes are generally 8-2:30, M-Th, but what sort of time commitment...

5. fingerprints and CPR to CNA

   mendocino replied to mendocino's topic in Arizona

   Hi, Rebecca, I forgot you were also in the SW valley ... thanks for the info, I keep ignoring Estrella (seems like everything is focused on the East valley, easy to forget we've got something out here!) ... have you done the fingerprinting yet? Also...

6. fingerprints and CPR to CNA

   mendocino posted a topic in Arizona

   Hi, all ... do any of you have words of wisdom as to optimal or most efficient manner in which to attain CPR certification and then CNA certification? Aside from the Red Cross (offering both CPR and CNA in the valley), are there reputable programs o...

7. How marketable is the ADN?

   mendocino replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona

   Hi, Rebecca ... here's what I got after looking at the fast track SW Skills Ctr path you're on, correct me if I'm wrong (I'm very close to EMCC and would consider following your footsteps) ... (a) the nursing program contains two blocks and is for th...

8. Roll call for new AZ CAN/LPN/RN students

   mendocino replied to mendocino's topic in Arizona

   I was in a situation similar to yours (staying at a job for the $), but I finally had to bug out and go 100% in a new direction. I've seen online courses out there that get RN's their BSN in as little as about 2 months ... so why stop that short of ...

9. Roll call for new AZ CAN/LPN/RN students

   mendocino replied to mendocino's topic in Arizona

   I believe if you take the coreqs prior to starting the nursing program, your load is about 2/3 compared with taking the coreqs WITH the program, right? I'm completing all prereqs in addition to coreqs before starting the program to allow as much tim...

10. Asu?

    mendocino replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona

    Phxgoddess -- thank you for poignant and sincere comments. Excellent perspective on what awaits those of us who are right behind you ... obviously, this isn't a cake walk, and the load only increases as you get deeper into the program. A few questi...

11. How marketable is the ADN?

    mendocino replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona

    Kerry - have you taken the Rio chem classes? If so, are they acceptable, or would you have rather taken them in-class? I'm having trouble figuring out if one can do chemistry online, with only minimal actual lab time ... your perspective is appreci...

12. Roll call for new AZ CAN/LPN/RN students

    mendocino replied to mendocino's topic in Arizona

    Hello, Rebecca and Kerry ... Rebecca, if you're in the SW valley, you can see all the medical facilities going up around us, boding well for people like you and me as nursing students! I'm assuming nursing is similar to other educational pursuits, ...

13. How marketable is the ADN?

    mendocino replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona

    Hi ayndim - I really appreciate your posts -- question ... are you taking BIO201 & 205 at the same time? I thought one was prereq for the other ... am I wrong?

14. Roll call for new AZ CAN/LPN/RN students

    mendocino posted a topic in Arizona

    Hello, fellow AZ residents ... another member and myself thought it was appropriate timing to get to know each other a bit better, particularly those of us who are students. Anyone willing to ante up and join the intro, please do so. My name is Davi...

15. How marketable is the ADN?

    mendocino replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona

    Rebecca -- I like the idea of a roll call; I'll start a new thread called "Roll Call" so we can formally introduce ourselves (I'm sure some of you who've been on here awhile have seen other newbies try this before, right?). Look forward to "meeting...