MsBruiser

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  1. Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

    MsBruiser replied to Noodles's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Currently working as a senior manager for a large management consulting company. I'm an MBA type - IT related. I am in the final semester of pre-reqs - doing my CNA certification which is a...

  2. what shoes do you wear...

    MsBruiser replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    White Dansko nursing clogs! They are big, white, ugly - and come in mens sizing. They are awesome! Something about the arch support makes them very easy on my lower back - which was important to me....

  3. Tips on ASU BSN admission?

    MsBruiser replied to selaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have an MBA in addition to a BA - and I am going the ADN route. From what I have heard, ASU is very hypercompetitive to get in, and I would sooner try my luck with the lottery system at the...

  4. Online Bio classes @ Rio

    MsBruiser replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Labs are all completed online. In Bio 201-202 you will have a lab book that will guide you through an online format of questions that you need to answer. Most instructors use the labs as a chance to...

  5. Word of encouragment from a male new grad

    MsBruiser replied to SteveNNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Very, very inspiring. Kind of what I already thought - but nice to hear from someone in the trenches.

  6. Did you learn anything from online courses?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have taken every single pre-req to date online except the CNA. If it weren't for online, I couldn't do this as I travel for work. These classes are a godsend. I wouldn't say they are tough - but...

  7. Nervous, overworked, sick to my stomach, and loving every minute of it.

    MsBruiser replied to Murse901's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am taking my CNA class as pre-req for nursing school - which I hope to start in March, July, or August (depending on who takes me first). Those CNA videos were unpleasant - especially when the CNA...

  8. Did you learn anything from online courses?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the tips. I notice on the CD they tend to deep-dive on some of the small details, and it is very helpful for figuring out what is useful and what is not. Right now since I have the time, I...

  9. Anyone take Bio202 at Rio?

    MsBruiser replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Received my final grade - it's over!!! This is one class I will NOT miss...good luck to everyone else fighting the good fight. If anyone has any questions, etc - just shoot me a

  10. Show me the Money

    MsBruiser replied to Browndog's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm on my last two pre-reqs. Hope to start school by August 2006 at the latest. To answer these questions: * How are you financing your career change? I work as a management consultant and I have...

  11. Anyone take Bio202 at Rio?

    MsBruiser replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Bio 202 was a different experience for me than BIO 202. First, I think I had the instructor y'all are talking about. That person made the class a miserable experience. I can always talk about that...

  12. It To Nursing..??

    MsBruiser replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm currently a management consultant for a very well-known firm - six figure salary and all that - and doing my LAST TWO (!!!) pre-req courses for nursing school. I get to submit my application in...

  13. Did you learn anything from online courses?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Quick question...I notice that Bio 205 "Lessons" are essentially summaries from the text. Did you just take notes off of those - or use those summaries with the book and go a level deeper on your own?...

  14. Did you learn anything from online courses?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Very irritating all of the tiny details you have to memorize! That's why in Bio 201 and 202 for certain topics I chose what details I learned very carefully - as I said in the other post. So far, the...

  15. Anyone taken BIO201 through Rio Salado?

    MsBruiser replied to Continat's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One trick I use for the exams is to "triage" the knowledge so to speak. The study guide will tell you exactly how many questions will be lab (pictures) versus actual questions. So say there are 10...

  16. Did you learn anything from online courses?

    MsBruiser replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have both a BA and an MA - this is a career change - and the online Rio classes are quite rigorous. The "problem" so to speak, is the lack of subjectivity in the classes - you are given huge lists...

  17. Banner health Nurse fellows program??

    MsBruiser replied to taapple's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Rio it is! With the infamous instructor everyone has complained about on this board. Tough for me to put my finger on why it is harder! Seems like a lot more material in a lot less time. Too much to...

  18. Banner health Nurse fellows program??

    MsBruiser replied to taapple's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck on your test! My 202 is in 3 weeks...it is a much tougher classer than 201, but not too

  19. CC nursing students, anyone know of someone in their class waiting longer than 1 sem?

    MsBruiser replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am no expert, but if you applied to a variety of programs, you should be in good shape! I know what you mean about being anxious about getting in. When I found out that there will be an avalanche of...

  20. Banner health Nurse fellows program??

    MsBruiser replied to taapple's topic in Arizona Nursing

    OHMYGOD! I was ready to muzzle that person. She didn't even have her pre-reqs and all she asked about was the BSN! Like, hello????? :wink2: I answered you on the CC! I will be able to apply week of...

  21. CC nursing students, anyone know of someone in their class waiting longer than 1 sem?

    MsBruiser replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would be shocked if you didn't get in this spring. Take a deep breath! You have perfect timing. With all the people trying to avoid CNA, advisors told me they are expecting less applications (I...

  22. Banner health Nurse fellows program??

    MsBruiser replied to taapple's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Cool! That was you...good deal! I was sitting last row from the back directly in front of Alfreda, the GCC advisor. I was the skinny guy who asked a bunch of the questions. So you weren't the person...

  23. CC nursing students, anyone know of someone in their class waiting longer than 1 sem?

    MsBruiser replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was at the Banner orientation program and there were quite a few people who had all pre-reqs but CNA program - and where waiting for that requirement to go away before applying. The advisor at...

  24. Banner health Nurse fellows program??

    MsBruiser replied to taapple's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Calzonan - did you go to the session last week? I was there...seems like a great program. I'm going to apply for the March

  25. Upswing in community college applications...

    MsBruiser posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does anyone have an opinion on the impact of doing away with the CNA requirement on applications to the Maricopa CC system? I have heard that a lot of people are waiting for it to go away before...