passionate23

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1. Banner Good Samaritan

   passionate23 replied to momofsix's topic in Arizona

   Hi kittycatlover, I was wondering if Good Sam offers any student nurse shadowing oppertunities? I am interested in OB and ER and really like Good Sam, I have done volunteer work there and really liked the hospital.

2. Apollo College RN Program

   passionate23 replied to crangel's topic in Arizona

   **Hey ChuckE, it's Stacy from Class!!! I also will be starting my 3rd semester at Apollo tomorrow and can't wait. The program has been great so far, I agree with Shannahan that I wish the clinical sites were different. As long as I'm being taught wha...

3. NET scores

   passionate23 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

   I would suggest getting the NET Study Guide by Educational Resources Inc. (ERI). The math section in the study guide was almost identical to what was on the test, and the reading was very helpful as well. The study guide was only about $20 and I thin...

4. How long does it take to get your DPS Fingerprint Card back?

   passionate23 replied to misspisces1979's topic in Arizona

   I live in the Phoenix area and need to get my fingerprints done so that I can mail them in. Does anyone know where I can get them done, someone told me that UPS's stores can do it? Thanks!

5. What should I do!!

   passionate23 replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona

   I'm pretty positive that PCH has tuition reimbursement...I hope you get the position, it would help get your foot in the door :nuke: Good Luck!

6. What should I do!!

   passionate23 replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona

   As the other members have mentioned, it seems like the LPN route or possibly GCU may be best for you. I am currently enrolled at Apollo and am really enjoying it. According to the AZ State Board of Nursing website Apollo does have the highest pass ra...

7. Apollo College myths

   passionate23 replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona

   Can anyone tell me if during your clinical rotations at Apollo you have a chance to see/learn what an OR nurse does? Thanks

8. I GOT THE JOB

   passionate23 replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congratulations!!! I can't answer your questions...but just wanted to say that I am very happy for you. I hope to be able to work in the area of my choice as a new grad as well

9. How exactly do you become an OR nurse?

   passionate23 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

   Ugh, that's a shame, I'm not sure if my nursing program has a rotation or opportunity for OR either. I would just really like to understand more about what they do, I have tried looking online but didn't really find any concrete information.

10. How exactly do you become an OR nurse?

    passionate23 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I just started nursing school so I have a long way to go, but I am interested in eventually becoming an OR nurse as well. Can someone provide information on the duties of an OR nurse? Are the responsibilities mainly geared towards preparing the room ...

11. RN Shadowing...

    passionate23 replied to fmoore723's topic in Arizona

    Sorry...I am a new nursing student and don't know much about how to get a hold of the charge nurse. Would I just call the hospital and ask to speak with the charge nurse in the ER for example? Thanks!!

12. RN Shadowing...

    passionate23 replied to fmoore723's topic in Arizona

    i am very interested in shadowing opportunities as well; i hope someone can provide some more information :) i have an interview for a volunteer position today with banner good sam...who knows, maybe they'll have a shadowing type of position that i c...

13. Apollo College myths

    passionate23 replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona

    No need for a response on this. I sopke with the nursing dept. who said this comtetency exam has been removed.

14. Apollo College myths

    passionate23 replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona

    I have a quick question for you...the A&P teacher told us today that before entering the 3rd semester, we have to take a competency exam to make sure that we are ready to enter the nursing blocks. Can someone tell me more about this test...what i...

15. Apollo College myths

    passionate23 replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona

    Thanks so much RNforkids! So when it comes time to do your preceptorship what are some of the facility options they give you...and is the preceptorship where you spend time in the area that you are most interested in working? Oh...P.S. is one clini...