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I start on July 27th. I'm excited to get out into the working world. Thanks for the encouragement! I start July 27th. Just passed the NCLEX this week. Which unit are you going into? I'll be in the ICU at South Campus. I was also in the preceptorship program.

Hi everyone! I'm curious if anyone here uses a smartwatch to help stay organized at work? If you do, which one do you prefer? How do you use it to optimize your time? What features do you like/dislike? I'm considering getting one so I can set timers and reminders, but I'm not sure which one will best suit my needs or if I'll even use it.

Hello all! I just accepted a new grad position at one of the Banner facilities in Tucson. I was curious if anyone has been through the new grad experience recently, and if you would mind sharing your experience. Are there simulations? How was your preceptor experience? Do you have any forums or monthly meetings to attend and assess progress? How is your facility handling issues associated with COVID-19? Do you feel protected? Also, if anyone has any insight on starting in the ICU during their new grad experience, I'd love to hear your thoughts as well. Thanks for taking the time to read this post and share your stories. Stay safe out there!

Good luck! I have a phone interview later this week. If you don't mind coming back and sharing your experience after your interview, it would be greatly appreciated!

Congrats on your first choice. That's awesome! Thank you, I'm going to prep for my interview this weekend.

Awesome! I have a phone interview scheduled next week, fingers crossed. Which unit did you get?

Has anyone applied to the Banner preceptorship program for their final semester of school? If so, please share your experience. How long did it take to hear from a recruiter after submitting the application? What was the interview like? How did you prepare? Thank you!

I record all of my lectures and listen to them while I'm studying at home, in the car, walking the dog, etc. My classes are typically four hours long, so I record the lectures in chunks, typically by chapter. As the professor pulls up the powerpoint for the next chapter, I start a new recording and title it with the class and chapter. It makes it so much easier to find what I'm looking for while I'm studying. I haven't had a professor say no yet, but I'd definitely make sure to ask permission before busting out the recorder.

@Congratulations, jmtravers3! I sent you a PM with my info. :)

@rilslay, that's right.

@miam0, my fingers are crossed for you too!

@jmtravers3, keeping my fingers crossed for you! :)

Hey guys! I was accepted to the Tucson program! :)

@sabbysabby & @rilslay, congrats to you both! Eeeek, I'm so nervous. @jmtravers3, I'll comment on here the moment I hear anything about Tucson. I'm checking every time my phone alerts me to new emails, hehehe.

I broke down and called the nursing office last week. The person I spoke to said we should know by this Friday. Fingers crossed!