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  1. Gateway Fast Track LPN - after 1 month-my experiences

    TinkRN8 replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    last year our clincals were at the citadel in mesa, heritage court in scottsdale, and another lifecare center in glendale. i live in queen creek so glendale off my radar. i went to heritage court,...

  2. LPN adv. plcmt--is it worth it? (Long)

    TinkRN8 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So, as I said in earlier post I had submitted my application to Gateway, since I graduated their program, but they were telling us very limited space for Fall and to reach out to the other colleges...

  3. Gateway Fast Track LPN - after 1 month-my experiences

    TinkRN8 replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep, that sounds about right...LOL!! I just finished the program in May. Curious to know who you have for instructors. PM or email me if you get a chance. Something I didn't figure out until...

  4. LPN adv. plcmt--is it worth it? (Long)

    TinkRN8 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For those contacting different schools, check back in July. In addition to Gateway, which is where I applied and graduated the LPN program, I contacted SCC, MCC, PC, and CGCC. PC flat out said there...

  5. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    TinkRN8 replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I didn't use anything 1st block clinicals as we were not allowed by our clinical facility. We were told if anyone even saw a phone, PDA or otherwise on our person we would be asked to leave the site...

  6. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    TinkRN8 replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just FYI, you will not be able to have your handheld/phone during clinicals in block I. Most LTC facilities, at least all of the ones we were at, absolutely forbid them on site. That said, the...

  7. LPN adv. plcmt--is it worth it? (Long)

    TinkRN8 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can't list choices for AP like the regular RN waiting list. You apply to the college of 1st choice and then your name is placed in a database for the other colleges to access. If any of the...

  8. LPN adv. plcmt--is it worth it? (Long)

    TinkRN8 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi prettybrowngirl, I am just finished the LPN program at Gateway and currently awaiting advanced placement as we speak. I wrote a pretty detailed explanation of the current situation under the...

  9. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    TinkRN8 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    University of Phoenix has an LPN-BSN. I just spoke with them this week. Good news, bad news. Good news, you don't have to be working as an LPN for a specified amount of time like their RN-BSN (which...

  10. Banner employees... difference between CNA and PCA?

    TinkRN8 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Banner Employees! What is the difference between a PCA and CNA? Is it just that a PCA does not have to have a CNA license?

  11. Banner employees... difference between CNA and PCA?

    TinkRN8 replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Awesome! thanks! What department(s) did you work in as a volunteer and what were your

  12. Tips on Hesi pn exit exam?

    TinkRN8 replied to kjv26's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just took it 2 wks ago. There was a mix of everything. scope of practice, anatomy, drug calc, OB, Peds, med-surg, cna. Just do the practice tests on the CD from the HESI book over and over and...

  13. Banner employees... difference between CNA and PCA?

    TinkRN8 replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you Marlene39, Best of luck to you in the program! I can't believe it is over. It goes by so fast! Well, not while you are in it...LOL! I didn't take the boards either, specifically because I...

  14. Banner employees... difference between CNA and PCA?

    TinkRN8 replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Apparently I am overqualified for a PCA postion...LOL!! That is what the recruiter told me anyway. Last year I couldn't get a CNA job because I wasn't experienced in acute care. Now, a year later and...

  15. Phoenix Children's Hospital

    TinkRN8 replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. There was an LPN job posted that I applied for, but I know I won't even get a call because I haven't even taken the NCLEX yet. DIdn't think they hired LPN's either. I will...

  16. Phoenix Children's Hospital

    TinkRN8 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does PCH hire new grad LPNs? Does their new grad program apply to LPNs as well as RNs? Any info would be appreciated!

  17. GCC LPN schedule question

    TinkRN8 replied to Marlene39's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Kind of. We are hearing there are limited spaces for fall so they are basing those spots on HESI scores and course points. Those who do not get into fall will likely (not guaranteed) get a spot in...

  18. GCC LPN schedule question

    TinkRN8 replied to Marlene39's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi! Good luck! You will like the program. I just graduate yesterday, can't believe it is over. Now just waiting to get into block 3. To answer your ?, it really depends on the clinical instructor. In...

  19. Gateway community college controversy

    TinkRN8 replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Amen that! I just graduated the LPN program at Gateway. The more you do NCLEX questions, the better you will do in general. I pretty much just did NCLEX questions to study for HESI and the final....

  20. Banner employees... difference between CNA and PCA?

    TinkRN8 replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Gotcha'. Interesting. Thanks for the

  21. Is HESI Req'd to graduate?

    TinkRN8 replied to AZCodeBlue's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi AZCodeBlue, I am just graduating the Fast Track LPN program at Gateway. We had to take the PN HESI exit. It was worth 15 points of our grade and in order to move on to the RN program you have to...

  22. Books for GWCC LPN

    TinkRN8 replied to mightymurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    here is the info for the care plan book: nursing care plans : nursing diagnosis and intervention by [color=#5a7d56]meg gulanick, [color=#5a7d56]judith l. myers textbook paperback - new edition...

  23. Books for GWCC LPN

    TinkRN8 replied to mightymurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You don't really use the NCLEX book in class. It is more a self-study as prep for HESI and NCLEX. However, I and my studygroup used it to study for quizes as well. Honestly, I would maybe get...

  24. Books for GWCC LPN

    TinkRN8 replied to mightymurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The Saunder's NCLEX came in the book box sold thru Gateway, however, I purchased all of my books separately thru Barnes and Noble, Evolve, and Amazon and saved over $100. I got my Saunder's through...

  25. Books for GWCC LPN

    TinkRN8 replied to mightymurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats! Yes, they may be changing the main textbook. J was getting our input as to what we liked about current book, what we didn't like, etc. So, not sure if she decided to switch or not. As...