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For those of you who work in the valley NICU's, I have a couple of questions. 1) Does anyone use statlocks on their PIV sites? If so, what do you think of them? 2) How often do you change your TPN/lipid tubing? Any input would be appreciated, thanks...

Thanks for the input. We change all tubing out q24 and lipids q12. For those who change out q72 or q96 did you get those guidelines from CDC? Have your clabsi rates improved?

It depends on which hospital system you work for. Some hospitals do not allow you to work as a tech, cna, huc once you get your RN license. However, some do. The hospital system I worked for allowed me to keep working as a CNA until I found an RN jo...

There is a HESI PN study guide, by Elsevier that i used for my exit HESI. it has a disk with practice questions. I did the questions on the disk several times, plus hundreds of NCLEX questions. Did very well on HESI. In regards to block 3. When I gr...

I graduated May 2009, and that last semester the practicums were done in clinicals, observed by clinical instructor. As opposed to first semester, where practicums were done on lab days at the school. As far as testing, ANYTHING was fair game, wheth...

Have you tried going into HR at the hospitals? The recruiter for that hospital will be there. Also, call the 1-800 # posted on their career website and ask for the recruiter specific for whichever Hospital you are applying. That way you get an actua...

Interesting, hopefully that means they are starting to make calls? Who knows, on facebook it just states the 09/19/11 start date and encouraging more applications. Hopefully, they will have a larger cohort, as that means more spots. Good luck!

Has anyone heard anything? Program start date is now less than 3 wks away and I saw on Abrazo's facebook page they have re-opened the opening for additional applications.

Hi all! I am in the same boat. My status still says my application is being reviewed...etc. I have tried calling Abrazo, but either I get put on hold for a REALLY long time, or I am put through to a generic VM. Hopefully, we will hear something soo...

Ditto what AZMOM02 said. I also got in right away, but that was 2 yrs ago. I just had 2 friends graduate, and I believe they had to wait 1 semester after applying. 1-2 semester wait seems to be the average. But that is better than a 2 yr wait with...

I graduated from the LPN program last May and just graduated the RN program. Can't say enough good things about the program. Will more than prepare you for the RN program. Good luck!

I just graduated from CGCC in May. Yes class 1 day (ours was 8-12 and 8-11) a week with lab days here and there, mostly at the beginning of the semester. As for clinicals, it really depends on your clinical group. My clinical group had 2 12's back to...

Coppercurlz12, I was in your same position. I graduated the LPN at Gateway May 2010. I had offers from Phx, Gateway and CGCC for block 3. I ended up choosing CGCC because it was a lot closer to where I live. I had a very good experience at CGCC. Bl...

Just FYI, before you spend money on a recorder, check with faculty to see if they are allowed. There was an incident during my last semester where a student recorded one of the test reviews and put it on the internet. We were then no longer even allo...

I would not hesitate to recommend this program. Were there issues, sure. I encountered similar issues at Gateway. Some instructors better than others. Same as at any of the Maricopa colleges. If you want to get in to the RN program, just get in. No ...

I would contact the nursing advisor at the college you want to attend to find out exactly what you need to do to apply. You do need to pass the HESI-PN with an 800 or higher before you can apply. You also have to have at least a 75% on the HESI A2....

Congrats on getting accepted! I am graduating from CGCC in May. I know there have been a lot of poor reviews, I was concerned as a transfer student (I transferred from the Gateway LPN program) as well. However, I can say that my experiences have be...

Just FYI, I would bring the entire completed application packet with CNA license info, vaccination info, dr. signature form, BLS card, Fingerprint card with you when you go to turn it in. THis is from experience. Trust me, whether ---- has checked it...

Sorry, yes, I was responding to Mica, who has sent me an email to which I will respond. Oh, I believe that there is a difficulty with this particular instructor, I had her, I know EXACTLY who it is. I am also hearing the same complaints from others i...

I just have to make a comment. I graduated from the program in May and am now in block III of the RN program at CGCC. I absolutely LOVED the program. I had the teacher that is being mentioned in block I. Yes, she is difficult and has exceptionally...

So very true! I have a couple of friends that started the LPN program at Gateway last week and said that already there are some complaining. After the first week. I also have a friend who started the accelerated program (block III) at Gateway in J...

I just thought of something, possibly. I am going to PM you as I have to give out names and I can't do that on this open forum.

You have to take BIO 202 now over again?! That sucks. I am so sorry. You just can't win for losing! So they have a "list" for block II like they do block III? I would think it would be easier to get into block II because you aren't having to co...

Thanks, will definately keep you and anyone else who is interested posted. With the amount of time you have to wait and with Banner now shutting down their program and the LPN program now having an extensive wait list, options are becoming more and ...

I know I have said this before, but please don't give up. I would stick with applying to block III. I had 3 offers for spots for Fall ( I kept emailing and responding w/a thankyou) and 1 was from a college that never responded back and one that sai...