Az_RN_BSN

Az_RN_BSN

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  1. NCLEX-RN....Passed!!

    Az_RN_BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX on 2/12...My heart dropped when I saw the 1st question..a med I had never heard of before. At 75, it didn't stop and once again I panicked - thinking why didnt it stop? Am I NOT doing...

  2. Any VA Hospital RN's?

    Az_RN_BSN replied to empyrean7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I did their VALOR externship which is over the summer...it paid very well. $19.25/hour or so... :) I did it part time (200 hrs) since I had school over the summer. If you aren't in an...

  3. ASU spring '09 start bsn program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to jeym7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well once you get into the program..it doesnt get any better until you hit about the second semester. The 1st semester u are so confused and just have absolutely no idea whats going on, how to...

  4. ASU spring '09 start bsn program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to jeym7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm at the west campus now ..about to graduate in 2 months... First off..it seems like they have these "delays" every semester..how convenient haha..back when i was finding out, same thing. Next, yes...

  5. What's your "honost" opinion of nursing?

    Az_RN_BSN replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I'm not an RN yet...graduate in December. But honestly, if I would have known then what I know now I don't know if I would have gone into nursing. I definetely love the medical field but from...

  6. Any VA Hospital RN's?

    Az_RN_BSN replied to empyrean7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work at the VA as a nurse extern @ the med-surg floor...love it :) I will prolly be applying there after graduation in December...Not sure how the Psych side is

  7. New Grad Salary in the Phoenix area

    Az_RN_BSN replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Usually there is not! From what I know...VA & JCL are the only two that really take your BSN into consideration and give ya a differential for it. Why not? It sad that more places don't recognize...

  8. New Grad Salary in the Phoenix area

    Az_RN_BSN replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I am doing an externship at the VA Medical Center. Once I complete it and graduate in December, I will start off at $28/hr. If you have not completed their externship...its still like $27. Keep...

  9. New Grad Salary in the Phoenix area

    Az_RN_BSN replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Will start January '09 @ $28.00/hr + lots of nice benefits

  10. Will i be hard to find a job?

    Az_RN_BSN replied to Az_RN_BSN's topic in New York Nursing

    I know I think its crazy! You figure that the biggest city in the US would have more openings!! Phoenix being the 5th largest has plenty of new grad positions from what I've seen tho..unfortunately...

  11. Pay for CNA jobs

    Az_RN_BSN replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yup!! I guess it only works out great for those that worked weekend nights before. They went from a flat $15 to $17.40 with the wknd and night differential. Go

  12. ASU spring '09 start bsn program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to jeym7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello... Well I am at the West Campus now..graduating in December When I came through..my GPA was about a 3.92...Math NET 88% and Reading 78%..we also had the essay portion at the time. So if I got...

  13. Pay for CNA jobs

    Az_RN_BSN replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When I started off working as a CNA in Phoenix...my starting pay was $15/hr with no benefits or shift differentials. The same facility now pays $12.90/hr + 10% night shift differential/25 % weekend...

  14. South Nassau Communities Hospital

    Az_RN_BSN replied to wasup's topic in New York Nursing

    Does South Nassau still offer housing for its employees that come from out of state? Or is it offered but not worth the 2 year

  15. Nurses dress code

    Az_RN_BSN replied to larry52485's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I used to be an extern @ Banner thunderbird in the ICU. RNs pretty much wore whatever scrubs they wanted..This was back in March. I don't know if this has changed, because there was a "rumor" that...

  16. Where are you working while in nursing school?

    Az_RN_BSN replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I worked at the VA hospital as an NA. As long as you are done with ur 1st semester of Nursing School..you can work there and don't have to be "certified"..You pretty much learn all those skills 1st...

  17. best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    Az_RN_BSN replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will be graduating in December..and already have a job lined up @ the VA hospital in Phoenix. I worked there as both an NA and Extern and just loved it. It is also a teaching hospital plus offer...

  18. South Nassau Communities Hospital

    Az_RN_BSN replied to wasup's topic in New York Nursing

    I will more than likely be moving to the NY area when I graduate. What are everyone's thoughts on this hospital? How far is it from the city? How is Oceanside itself? What is the pay scale like for...

  19. Va in Illinois

    Az_RN_BSN posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just curious..does anyone work @ the VA hospital in Hines, IL or Chicago? I am considering a move and would be interested in finding out some more information on these two hospitals.

  20. ASU 16 month program vs. 24 month program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to carmeenoe's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had a 3.92 GPA...88 on the math portion of NET and 85 on Reading part...and like a 66 on my essay. My GPA def. helped considering I didnt do fabulous on the NET and

  21. ASU 16 month program vs. 24 month program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to carmeenoe's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes I would pick the 16 month. The first two semesters were okay - - regular paced. The summer is pretty crazy but you get through it! There are plenty of single moms in our program that are doing...

  22. ASU 16 month program vs. 24 month program

    Az_RN_BSN replied to carmeenoe's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello I am in the 16 month program at West Campus. The only difference is the summers...currently in that rotation and it is intense. They cram 16 weeks worth of material into 12 wks....Tests..project...

  23. VA hospital

    Az_RN_BSN replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I actually work as an extern @ the VA now. I love it. And yes they do have a travel nursing program that they are currently "testing." The only two locations available for travel now are Phoenix, AZ...

  24. Va in Illinois

    Az_RN_BSN replied to Az_RN_BSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    From my understanding..the benefits are the same at VA's nationwide? I work @ the Phx VA currently so just curious. Also they start BSN's that have completed a VA externship @ Nurse I - - Step 5 or...

  25. Airforce Incentives

    Az_RN_BSN replied to Eric1233's topic in Government, Military

    AF reserve-wise he is probably right. I looked into the AF reserves initially but decided against it. Once I graduate I will go Air National Guard..as far as i'm concerned, they are offering only ICU...