MsBruiser

MsBruiser

Member

  • Content

    558

  • Visitors

    9,748

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    6

All Content by MsBruiser

  1. Who has taken Evening or Weekend CNA class?

    MsBruiser replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That makes sense...I can't imagine paying that much. The job is total crap - no pun intended. I'd sooner work at

  2. Who has taken Evening or Weekend CNA class?

    MsBruiser replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just curious...why did you pay so much to learn how to be a

  3. Getting an RN in Phoenix Metro

    MsBruiser replied to sharonLeighc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, but you can do pre-reqs for a chunk of that time once you have the basics done. If you feel like paying $30,000 for a job that pays $50,000 that is your perogative, of course. Just doesn't make a...

  4. Getting an RN in Phoenix Metro

    MsBruiser replied to sharonLeighc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are two variables you need to consider: time and money. Time - some programs having varying amounts of pre-reqs. If you want the BSN - you will need more pre-reqs which take more time. Some...

  5. Ratios?

    MsBruiser replied to FazRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I previously looked it up...there is a law in AZ that mandates ICU ratios of 1:2 maximum. Says nothing about charge

  6. Cost of Living- Pheonix vs. Manhattan

    MsBruiser replied to amj1979's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to the cost of living calculator listed on this website. If my wife and I moved from Phoenix to Queens, NY we would need a 75% increase in our family income. Don't let the starting salaries...

  7. Cost of Living- Pheonix vs. Manhattan

    MsBruiser replied to amj1979's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At first I thought you were joking with this post... I am from NYC. There is nothing comparable in terms of cost of living between Scottsdale and Manhattan. In fact, you can live in Phoenix just...

  8. ASU vs. MCC Really?

    MsBruiser replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You are absolutely right. Degree means nothing for staff nurses. Same for charges. As for administration, MSN never hurts. My problem - I already have a masters in another field and management...

  9. LPN first

    MsBruiser replied to Glina's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I found nursing theory in Block I pretty easy. Lots of general-type theory/test questions. It was time consuming, though. Block II was much more disease focused - but still, as long as you pay...

  10. Who has taken Evening or Weekend CNA class?

    MsBruiser replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took it at Central AZ College. AT the time - every Saturday for one semester. We usually started at 8 and finished by 230 pm. Not too

  11. CAC CNA program

    MsBruiser replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Please check out the PM I sent you!

  12. CAC CNA program

    MsBruiser replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is Mrs. K still teaching there? She did my Saturday class back in 2005...at their main campus. What a wonderful

  13. Phoenix Hospitals

    MsBruiser replied to bridgfor428's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Magnet is an official designation - not sure from whom - that signifies a healthcare institution meet certain criteria for its nurses. Must offer educational opportunities, input on management...

  14. Which Hospitals offer Part-Time Benefits?

    MsBruiser replied to MonkeysMama's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner does... So does Scottsdale... I would imagine a lot

  15. Phoenix New Grad ICU?

    MsBruiser replied to bridgfor428's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ain't that the

  16. Phoenix New Grad ICU?

    MsBruiser replied to bridgfor428's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Lots of students in my class got jobs in an ICU - many without even working as an extern prior to graduation. Any facility worth its salt will have some sort of formal preceptorship program. Try...

  17. Relocating from St. Louie to Phoenix

    MsBruiser replied to sarahbellum's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm from the East Coast (and my wife flies to St. Louis about once a month, at least) so I "get" what you mean about "neighborhoods". To most AZ people, mixed use means strip centers and stucco...

  18. Why nursing?

    MsBruiser replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    Ok - one last comment. Get on the right unit and the comraderie is awesome. I just love when someone is crashing and 4 experienced RNs jump into the mix. It is a sight to

  19. Why nursing?

    MsBruiser replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, I'm a guy. Just today one of the experienced MD(s) said to me "you know, nursing is the best kept secret for men." I'd have to agree with him...and I hope more men don't catch

  20. Why nursing?

    MsBruiser replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    Always wanted to be a nurse. Used to work EMS in NYC and nursing interested me. Fast paced. Help people. Decent money. Great opportunities for overtime to make good money. Now that I am in it - I am...

  21. Banner Nurse Fellows Program + Kids=Is it possible?

    MsBruiser replied to MonkeysMama's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Lots of people do it with kids. But realize the difficulty. You will need IRON-CLAD daycare arrangements. Sometimes, you literally cannot miss one day of clinicals. If you have a BK, will you have the...

  22. Respiratory therapy program anyone ?

    MsBruiser replied to gabby27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here is my two cents on respiratory therapy: a) You will always earn about $6.00 an hour less than an RN. That is about $10,000-$12,000 per year b) It is a terminal position - an RN can go into...

  23. Nurses and the Recession

    MsBruiser replied to Knit1Purl2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Unless they were absolutely desperate - I doubt it. Too much

  24. Is it worth locking yourself into Banner for 3 years?

    MsBruiser posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have an interview for their July cohort - the "free" 16 month accelerated RN training program. Banner sponsors it - you owe 3 year committment or have to pay back close to $10,000. I am also...

  25. Nurses and the Recession

    MsBruiser replied to Knit1Purl2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No problem...just remember hospitals have a tremendous number of RNs who have absolutely nothing to do with patient care...they are the first to