MsBruiser

MsBruiser

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  1. Pinning ceremonies...

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You hit the nail on the head. I don't find those accoutrements very professional. More reminiscent of a soriety initiation than a professional graduation ceremony. And it is not macho to think they...

  2. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just repeat that about 10 times in your interview. That is what they want to hear. No joke. Too many people apply for the program and then realize the pace is too quick for work, kids,

  3. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You really can't prepare for the questions. The competition can be fierce. But one of the main things they are looking for is can you handle an accelerated program. It is very accelerated - the pace...

  4. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One other thing - you can tell the Block is winding down. I haven't posted in ages!!!! Things can get so hectic your head can

  5. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I just too her final. You will get to know her well. I'm not sure if we can post names here...but she is an awesome teacher and a good listener. Just relax and enjoy the ride. Enjoy things while...

  6. Pinning ceremonies...

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You are absolutely right...I'll just climb into my cage and eat some raw meat. In fact, give me your address and I'll even send you my rose and

  7. Pinning ceremonies...

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    amen is all i can say. it just seems ridiculous and does scream of "handmaidens." i want to see doctors do

  8. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One more thing - externs are budgeted to work 24 hours a month, or every other week. Depending on the department, you can sometimes do more than that. It all depends on the department...You can start...

  9. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm about to begin Block II - so I was in your place just a few months ago. Extern program works like this - pick the hospital and area where you want to work and for the most part they will hook you...

  10. Pinning ceremonies...

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't like ceremony...especially one with pins and roses and candles. Too soriety like. If it is optional I'll skip it. Somehow I doubt that it is optional. I'll take one for the team. From all the...

  11. Pinning ceremonies...

    MsBruiser replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think participation is optional. So I'll take your response as a "yes, it is a girlie activity, it is as bad as you think, suck it up." Fair

  12. What order to take prereq's in

    MsBruiser replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm curious to see what the instructor says about that - do let me

  13. What order to take prereq's in

    MsBruiser replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took Psy 101 back in late 2004. It was the essay format. I'm a writing type of person - I found the essays to be a giant blow-off. BUT that is my preferred learning style, not to belittle your...

  14. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    MsBruiser replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm currently in the BNFP. It is just awesome. Banner seems like one of the rare companies that truly cares about its employees, and as a nurse fellow you are really treated quite well. Just because...

  15. Why do people drop out of AZ nursing schools?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Allow me to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I am just finishing up my Block I clinicals and it is the nurses like you who really make my clinicals an awesome experience...when a nurse says "I love...

  16. What order to take prereq's in

    MsBruiser replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Rio would not let me take Bio 201/202 without Bio 156. That made my pre-reqs into a 3 semester process (roughly since Rio classes start all the time - blurs traditonal boundaries of semesters). I did...

  17. Study group?

    MsBruiser replied to fishngolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

    One the first day of school, other more advanced students came in and extolled the virtues of study groups - "you can't do it alone", etc, etc. That is a load of crap. If your style is to work alone -...

  18. Is it Just me or is school too easy?

    MsBruiser replied to richardjboro1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I wouldn't say really, easy - but it is kind of easy. It takes more time management skills than brains due to clinicals, long classes, picking patients, etc - not to mention externship, children,...

  19. Anyone in Maricopa

    MsBruiser replied to topscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Maricopa is a place that is on the very periphery of Phoenix. It has seen enormous growth in the past 5 years - with its population growing from several thousand to the tens of thousands. Go to...

  20. Casa Grande

    MsBruiser replied to english_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You've got the right attitude. One great aspect of Chandler is the proliferation of high-tech businesses and the international and affluent workforce of engineering types they attract. So there is a...

  21. Casa Grande

    MsBruiser replied to english_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In its' favor, Casa Grande is VERY, VERY, VERY

  22. Casa Grande

    MsBruiser replied to english_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Did my CNA training there. Opinions are like "belly buttons" - everyone has one. But I couldn't stand the place (I was on the telemetry floor for almost two months). The nurses were not friendly and...

  23. What to expect at CNA class

    MsBruiser replied to darkie1313's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took class at CAC. PM me your instructor's name, maybe I know the person. It was really easy and the instructor made it totally painless. I had a wonderful woman who taught it on Saturday's. Working...

  24. Casa Grande

    MsBruiser replied to english_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The hospital sucks, but it is not a bad toehold into the US if that is what a foreign nurse is looking

  25. Need interpretation/outlook of MCCCD's wait list

    MsBruiser replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are no guarantees...but it looks like a two semester wait is the norm, even with the watering-down of entry requirements. Also, new programs are opening all of the time. I did my CNA at CAC. Had...