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    Chamberlain or Maricopa CC

    Apple-Core replied to Lavender111's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes - UIU offers the hybrid, whereas Ottawa (where I applied), doesn't. That is a big part of the decision if you don't like online classes (and you wouldn't be alone there!). Honestly, I can't even...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi - Welcome and congrats! There's a mixed bag here, I personally am going with EMCC/OU. I am sure that NAU will host a meeting where you can at least meet with fellow NAU students. Hopefully there...
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    Dream job with strings attached

    Apple-Core replied to kearsleyRN's topic in Aesthetics

    POST
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    New Grad:Leave new'ish acute care perinatal for (unexpected) dream PH maternal-child job?

    Apple-Core replied to estoquodes's topic in Public, Community Health

    Please don't flame me ...... can somebody please explain what is "public health nursing" as opposed to "bedside" (I can pretty much figure it out, of course, but would like to here the professional...
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    Student- Handling first surgery

    Apple-Core replied to BSNAW's topic in General Nursing

    I would gently suggest trying to alter your mindset, if at all possible. I was present at a live, natural, homebirth. I was probably 12" from the lady parts. And, honestly - it was one of the most...
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    How much can you afford in student loan debt?

    Apple-Core replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post: pay yourself first in terms of building a cash reserve, while paying the minimum loan repayments. Get a feel for what you can comfortably afford. Once you have 6 months...
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    MCCD/CEP for Spring 2017

    Apple-Core replied to AZMurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When I say MCC I mean Maricopa Community Colleges, by the way!
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    Finding requirements for a program

    Apple-Core replied to helloego's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will all depend on how you decide to pursue your degree. If you decide on an ADN, then generally those can be obtained at your local community college. If you decide to do the BSN, then you'll be...
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    Chamberlain or Maricopa CC

    Apple-Core replied to Lavender111's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ditto.....don't place so much on the school name, unless it's some unheard of, un-credentialed place in the middle of some unknown
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    MCCD/CEP for Spring 2017

    Apple-Core replied to AZMurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    MCC acceptance emails started rolling out about a week ago, although each CC is on a slightly different
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    Chamberlain or Maricopa CC

    Apple-Core replied to Lavender111's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you decide on the CEP route, my suggestion would be to look at UIU, NAU, or Ottawa in terms of costs. However, NAU has quite a few more pre-requisites than the other two. Ottawa asks for HCR240....
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    Spring 2018 CEP

    Apple-Core replied to A_lems's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I admire your positive outlook. However, I am still perturbed if you don't get
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    Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    Apple-Core replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    No, you're not too old to travel nurse. No, you're not too old to have kids. You're not too old for most
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    Spring 2018 CEP

    Apple-Core replied to A_lems's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Honestly, I can't understand it - you posted your HESI and GPA scores, and they were excellent - outstanding, in fact. Plus you have your Associates degree. The who thing doesn't make sense if you...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't give up though! If you do receive a "declined" email - immediately set about improving your chances for next time around......go speak with an advisor and see where you lost points....re-apply....
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    Paying for second degree

    Apple-Core replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Scholarships, FAFSA (worth a try even if they say no), Government subsidized loans, private loans, borrow from family, work p/t while in school, contact the hospital and see if you can work a deal...
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    Paying for second degree

    Apple-Core replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    OK, that's out of the question for me then, although I think it's an awesome idea for younger folks! Plus, although I love my second home (USA), I don't want to give up my British citizenship. Still a...
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    Paying for second degree

    Apple-Core replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Every job requires you to be a US Citizen, according to the army website. Also, maximum age to enter the field is 42 - and I'm 45. Booo
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    Paying for second degree

    Apple-Core replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Really? I was always under the impression that any federal job was out of the question for a Green Card holder, and I assumed that meant any kind of military work, RN or otherwise. Do army RN's work...
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    Travel Nurse Housing Guide: The only one you'll ever need

    Apple-Core replied to guest042302019's topic in Travel

    This is an awesome resource - thank you so much! Travel nursing is on my potential radar. By the time I graduate, my kids will have left home and it will just be hubby and I. I've suggested he take...
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    Discouraged nurse

    Apple-Core replied to GWLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My answer to these comments would be, "why would you say that?" followed by just a smile and a silent wait for a reply. The other trick I've used when somebody makes a "poison dart" comment, is to...
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    Paying for second degree

    Apple-Core replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Is this possible if you have a Green
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    Help!!!

    Apple-Core replied to Melisa Galaviz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took these two classes together. In fact, I also had chemistry lab and microbiology at the same time, and all were on the 8 week accelerated classes. Do-able? Yes. Pleasant? No. If you can take...
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    Spring 2018 CEP

    Apple-Core replied to A_lems's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's brilliant news - congrats! Best of
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well that sucks! Can you contact the college directly. How awful to get that email then have it withdrawn like