HJS27

HJS27

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  1. Math Woes

    Ditto.
  2. Good for you for planning ahead! Did they give you a list of books yet? Just start reading the chapters of your med/surg book. You want to gain a general understanding of the systems and major...
  3. Mesa uniform color

    Yes, plain white. But, it is easier to wear a warm up. That way, if you get too warm you can just take it
  4. nightmare clinical experiences

    If you are not doing so already, you need to inform your clinical instructor of these issues. It is the clinical instructor's job to see to it that you receive accurate, adequate, ethical instruction....
  5. Do you think this was unfair?

    Try going to the director of your program. Who knows, might help. Shouldn't
  6. Mesa uniform color

    you need to wait and get the uniform information from mcc. they will give you the information for the specific place they want you to buy from. they contract with the vendor, who provides the uniforms...
  7. Pre reqs for nursing school/Long wait list

    Yay for you! Pathophys is actually sooo interesting, and dare I say it? Fun!
  8. Pre reqs for nursing school/Long wait list

    Don't worry about your classes being old for nursing school, unless you really struggled with the sciences the first time around. I do, however, STRONGLY suggest you enroll in a pathophysiology...
  9. If you have a chance to get the H1N1 immunization, take
  10. Graduation rates

    It is not the graduation rate you should be primarily concerned with. The NCLEX pass rate is the bigger issue. Although, generally, there is a direct correlation between the two. Click HERE for AZ...
  11. Any hospital job will expose you to the hospital routines, terminology, and staff interaction. Unit secretary or CNA/PCT are the best. Personally, I think the unit secretary position is the most...
  12. Laptops and Nursing classes

    A better investment than a new computer would probably be a back-up drive. That way if your laptop commits hari kari, you don't lose your data. You would, however, have to buy another computer. Just a...
  13. Elective. Take it AFTER you complete your pre &
  14. Right schools?...

    There is no waiting list for Banner. You must, however, complete your co-reqs in addition to your pre-reqs prior to application to the Banner Nurse Fellows
  15. Don't waste your neurons worrying about the BSN just yet. The MCCD waiting list is looong, and you are going to need those neurons later. Check out the MCCD Nursing Program website HERE. Read...
  16. Well, maybe since hubby is not working he should go to school too...that would double the school financial aid...and then once he gets a job that would further increase the income...also, maybe sell...
  17. What Color Ink

    It matters because that is the policy where you were charting. The same as uniform requirements, or any other
  18. Moving to Arizonia

    LOL
  19. Healthcare CPR training...

    There must be an "in person"
  20. RIO BIO 156 Compressed

    You have come this far and are doing well. If you know have the time to devote to it, persevere. That particular class through Rio IS a lot of work and challenging for pretty much everyone. When it is...
  21. Now that the wait is over...what do I DO?

    Assuming your anatomy & physiology is still fresh in your mind... If you took pathophysiology, get out your book and review. If you didn't, get a pathophys book and just start reading through...
  22. What should I do!!

    While you are waiting I highly recommend taking Pathophysiology. And learn the heck out of it...take it twice if necessary to master it....
  23. Typical schedule for MCC nursing program

    For Block One, lecture, lab, and clinical days are typically about 6 hours long. Count on 3 days per week for the above (1 day for each; lecture, skills lab, &
  24. Actually, there are ways around the waiting list for MCCD nursing programs. See the attached links. http://www.bannerhealth.com/Careers/Education/_Nurse+Fellows.htm For the following link, click on...