NurseAlyssa87 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona
I finished an LPN program August 2009 and finished my co-requisites that fall, applied for block 3 Dec 09 and didn't get in Jan 10. I emailed every community college that summer of 2010 and a day later received an email from Phoenix College saying I ...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to seasalt1023's topic in Medications
According to the CDC ... This information and more regarding medication administration guidelines can be found here: vaccines: recs/vac-admin/main page click "vaccine administration guidelines" it says its 15 pages next to it and its a pdf file.
NurseAlyssa87 replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing
I have worked as an LPN since Dec 09 and work at a SNF. I get report, pass meds for about 2 hours, chart, do through the treatment book, then start another med pass for another 2 hours and do my treatments along with the meds. My treatments are fairl...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona
Yes, the books are provided for you at MSC. A lot of people end up dropping out or failing because they are not willing to study enough or not come to class. That really made me feel less confidant, they tell you that you cannot work while in school,...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona
Yayy I just found out I start block 3 in August! I wouldn't want to wait that long either! I don't remember all the titles for the block 0 books, I know it was an anatomy book, med term, and nutrition book. In blocks 1 and 2 you need a Davis's Drug ...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona
My sister will be graduating from MSC in a week and she has seen a lot of changes. It is still very unorganized and there are teachers coming and going. She has passed everything and scored well on the HESI. There aren't many jobs for LPNs, just in l...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to borntobeanerse's topic in Arizona
I am not sure the score requirement but those scores sound good. You have to go to an information seminar to get any info from the school. TO find the next one go to Maricopa Skill Center website or call them.. 602-238-4300
NurseAlyssa87 replied to KKB243's topic in Arizona
I graduated from an LPN program August 09 and some of my classmates still haven't found work. I got a job 2 months after getting licensed. As a new nurse in Glendale, AZ I make $22/hr plus 75 cents shift differential working the 2pm-10pm shift.
NurseAlyssa87 replied to borntobeanerse's topic in Arizona
hi, i went to maricopa skill center and overall it was an okay experience. there is a block 0, 1, 2. block 0 was a complete waste of time i thought, especially because i already had my pre-requisites done for the rn program. the financial aid was ...
NurseAlyssa87 replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona
Do NOT attend MSC! I graduated from the PN program this past aug. 1st off there is barely any LPN jobs out there. I would just take your pre-reqs and get on the waiting list for the community colleges RN program. the program at MSC is $8000! and you ...