Banner Nurse Fellows Program

[UofAPNP2B]

I interviewed for the nurse fellows program through Banner about three weeks ago and still haven't heard anything! I was talking to another girl there for an interview who said that her friend (I know, I know, don't listen to anything like this, but I can't help it!) got a call a week after her interview offering her a slot. Has anyone else interviewed and heard anything?

I don't know why I'm so freaking out about it. I'm already accepted into Mesa to start in January (I deferred) but I WANT TO GET INTO THIS!

[mj226]

Does anyone know what time our orientation is on March 11th? I was just told March 11th was the orientation for MCC cohort but was not told a time????

[MassagetoRN]

Its on the paperwork, orientation letter.

"Wednesday, March 11, 12:30 – 3:00pm at MCC, Building NU-6, Room NU-159"

See you there, and be prepared to get our heavy load of books that day too!

[AZMOMO2]

Check with the instructors because at Gateway the BNFP people HAVE to take the 104AB class. Its more like study skills and review for theory. For all others it's optional.

[serenity1]

Hi all

I just finished block 1 at EMCC/BF. We were never told that the 104AB class was elective. I don't know. Personally, I find it a waste of time. Our teachers do whatever they want with the hour and we've only had test prep once during that time. It's supposed to be a time for study/test skills. We did not get the full month off at x-mas--2.5 weeks only. We had 2 full days of lab per week until clinicals started. We just finished the lecture part but have clinicals for 3 more weeks and then block 2 starts in March. It's kind of a break. I have no idea how much time we will have between block 2-3. That's just the way EMCC does it. It may be totally different for other schools. Just wanted to share. I love being in the accelerated program. 1 block down, 3 to go. Congratulations and best wishes to all Banner Fellows.

[ddr436]

i am in banner mesa cohort 4 and i had a question about the schedule that we got...

sooo in week 9 we start clinicals..is it just wed/thurs or will they schedule you whenever meaning weekends as well?i just wanna make sure that weekends are free because unfortunately i am one of the unlucky ones that has to work at least 15 hours a week boooo

CANT WAIT for orientation!!

im so excited.

[ddr436]

ooops almost forgot another question..

i read somewhere that uniforms are around $250!? granted thats nothing compare to the fact that everything is paid for and i dont mind paying it but the paper we got shows the prices are around $30 a piece so how many of those things could we possibly need!?!?

[sweettlulu]

ddr436,

I just bought my uniforms last week. You will only need two sets (because clinicals are only twice a week). I paid $90.80 with tax for the two whole sets. My friend just finished last semester and she said that you only need two sets.

[Carly55]

ddr436-

Check around at Goodwill and Savers stores for uniforms. Also, if you know anyone who has been in the MCCD programs, ask if they have any scrubs. I have been able to get my scrubs (4 sets) from just asking around to friends and co-workers. Personally, I would rather wear secondhand scrubs that are just going to get more worn, than spend $100 on new scrubs that I won't ever wear once done with school. I also placed an ad on craigslist....keep your eye out. Much better than paying money out of pocket! :)

[jbac]

I am saddened to say that I have to defer my BNFP placement for the March 2009 cohort due to personal reasons. I am very fortunate that Banner is allowing me to do so. I was originally placed at Gateway and was thrilled for it was my first college of choice and heard great things about the program. I am now placed at Glendale for the July cohort. I know that all the colleges under MCC have the same nursing program guidelines and so forth. I was just curious to hear from anyone in the BNFP at Glendale. Thanks!!

[badr]

sorry to hear that jbac, : ( hope all turns out ok for you... will miss you at orientation tomorrow @ gateway.. all the best.

[jbac]

sorry to hear that jbac, : ( hope all turns out ok for you... will miss you at orientation tomorrow @ gateway.. all the best.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I returned my books this morning for I know that they have found a replacement already who will need them after orientation today. It was a sad moment for me for I knew that in the next building, orientation was taking place. Sorry, just having a pity party for myself. I am really okay though. The timing wasn't right for me and will be in the program in July. So all is well.

Enjoy your first block and your classmates. I know a few of them and they are awesome!!

[74greenbike]

Hi, I'm new to allnurses, so forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong place: I'm about to apply for the October cohort, but I have an application I picked up at last summer's info session. Does anyone know if I can use this older application (just the dates give it away, I think) or should I attend another info session to get a new one?