arual56

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1. Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

   arual56 replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks. It wasn't easy, but I think I had it a lot easier than those who have kids and a husband at home. I would like to find the person who believes that a mother/father, who doesn't work outside...

2. Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

   arual56 replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am an older single mom with kids who are grown and on their own. Working, even part time while you are in nursing school, is a challenge. Many people are lucky enough to be able to quit thier jobs...

3. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   arual56 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

   Please be aware that yelling at me will get you no where. My most recent answer to a woman who came to the ER with a splinter less than 1/4 inch long in her finger for two days with minor swelling...

4. I Passed

   arual56 replied to jash04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   You are awesome, not just for passing, but for your tenacity! Congratulations. Be proud of yourself and know that there are others who are proud of you as

5. Breath Alicia Breath!!!

   arual56 replied to Duckyaryj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations! Well

6. Nclex Pn

   arual56 replied to wannabeenurse1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

7. zero support for new nurse

   arual56 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I don't know what kind of facility you work in, but our orientation at the hospital I work at is any where from 16 weeks to 6 months (longer if you need it). Don't think you have to put what you have...

8. I Did It!

   arual56 replied to arual56's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks. Having kids wasn't this

9. I Did It!

   arual56 replied to arual56's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you soooo much. I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get

10. when did u graduate? take boards?

    arual56 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in Dec '07 as well. We were given the option of taking the Kaplan review, which I did, but I tested Jan, 28th and passed. Unfortunately, I had to wait 2 days for the results to post so I...

11. I Did It!

    arual56 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my God! It took two days of tears, depression, and fear:idea: before my results were finally posted on line with the AZBN. And when it finally posted, I wasn't anywhere near a computer. Thank...

12. LPN Duties in AZ

    arual56 replied to West Valley's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I tested out of my RN program after the first two blocks so that I would be able to work as an LPN for the last two blocks. I worked in the ER at one of the hospitals here in Tucson. Predominately,...

13. Please help? I'm tired of waiting! Is going for LPN a good idea?

    arual56 replied to becklynne2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I didn't go through an LPN program but did test out after the second block of the RN program so that I could work as an LPN during the last two blocks. I think it is a great idea and wonder why more...

14. Just took the HESI NCLEX-RN class and....

    arual56 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just passed my NCLEX, (an evil test I might add) and the only part that we were required to do for our classes through MCC was the HESI tests at the end of blocks 2 & 4. I also attended the...

15. mcc block 3

    arual56 replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just graduated from MCC Rio Salado Program. Like every other program, it has its bumps and holes. The third block was probably very much like the third block you just failed. However, be aware...