Hausfrau

Hausfrau

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  1. Gateway LPN fast track- App ready yet?

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I haven't logged on here in awhile and I am out of the LPN loop. Is the Gateway LPN fast track application out yet? I thought I remember them telling me it would be ready in February? Just wondering...

  2. Rsaa

    Hausfrau replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got my CNA from RSAA. I did the evening class, 5:30 to 10:00, or something like that, during the week. My instructor was horrible but I heard she doesn't work there anymore. She would freak out on...

  3. CNA hourly pay rate?

    Hausfrau replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a new CNA in oregon in 2004, I made 10/hr plus awesome benefits. My friend in Arizona makes 14/hour in the pool position at

  4. My concerns about being a nurse!?!

    Hausfrau replied to nurse in the making's topic in General Nursing

    I know so many nurses that LOVE their jobs! They work only 3 days a week and have lovely big houses to enjoy on their days off. That's what I keep thinking of when I hear nurse horror stories,

  5. Wait time for Gateway LPN

    Hausfrau replied to 2ndxstudent's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If I remember correctly, the people who got in last application time said it was like a lottery. They picked random applications from what I understand. But they also said that they were telling...

  6. What type of nurse does everyone want to eventually end up being?

    Hausfrau replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'd like to be a school nurse at some point. Also, in my older years when my kids are grown up, I would like to go to school to be a nurse

  7. Gateway LPN fast track- App ready yet?

    Hausfrau replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know the one for last october was on the website.. but I have no idea how to find it. It must not be out yet! Another member told me that msc has a practical nurse program, so I am going to apply to...

  8. Rio Salado BIO 156 Final Question..

    Hausfrau replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks!! I just started answering all the AYL's I didn't have time to answer. That's what killed me! All the Essays. Still not sure If I want to take it through RIO again.. but we'll

  9. Are you glad to be an LPN/LVN first?

    Hausfrau posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I will be applying for 2 LPN schools soon that start next Fall, and I am also working on pre-reqs for the RN program. However, as the LPN schools are either a lottery or grade-based, I feel like I...

  10. How many classes do you have left?

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes I feel like I'll be doing pre-reqs for 2 years!! Just wondering how many pre-reqs others have to do and how far along you are? I have to do: Psychology 101 *DONE* Math 082 *DONE*...

  11. MCC in person classes

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am really upset with myself, but I am dropping bio 156 and math at rio. I am totally screwing myself but I need to take these kinds of classes in person. Despite an A in both classes I know I will...

  12. MCC in person classes

    Hausfrau replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't think tutors would help..At least not tutors over the internet. It would probably be better if I had an in-person tutor.. but I am far from the Rio Salado office. At any rate, after that post...

  13. Eating at the nurses' station

    Hausfrau replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you guys would freak about what I've seen! When I was a nursing assistant student doing clinicals on med/surg... the nurses and cnas would stand next to the food cart.. take out trays that the...

  14. Cheapest way to get DPS finger print card?

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am out in the East Valley-- Does anyone know the cheapest route to get the finger print card services? I know DPS charges $47 (after Jan it's $69) but I need someone to take my finger prints for me....

  15. Videos/DVDs to help with school?

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since I am taking all of my pre-reqs online I am pretty much stuck with just my text book and whatever additional resources come with the text book online for information. I started thinking that...

  16. New grad RN can't find a job, HELP!

    Hausfrau replied to ment2be's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am interested in hearing if it's still hard to get a job in LTC as a new grad? As a CNA I don't mind LTC.. (depends on the facility, of course..).. The only problem I see is that the hospitals...

  17. UGHHH BIO156 @ rio salado

    Hausfrau replied to juliusmyn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you for the encouragement. I actually typed in the concepts on youtube.com and found some GREAT videos. I can't believe how creative people are! A lot of high school students made...

  18. UGHHH BIO156 @ rio salado

    Hausfrau replied to juliusmyn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yikes, my mid-term is 3 weeks away and I am starting t get really worried. I decided to drop algebra because I feel overwhelmed. If I didn't have an 18 month old this would be so much easier. My study...

  19. Facilitated Diffusion and Type 1 Diabetes

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need some Bio help to make sure I am understanding this right.. So, in the case of facilitated diffusion and insulin... Glucose enters the cell through facilitated diffusion... which means, it...

  20. I hate when my co-workers are wasteful.

    Hausfrau replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Does the patient have to pay for all the extra supplies? I'd be really upset if I had an even bigger hospital bill due to lazy staff. I know it's not good for the budget of the facility

  21. LPN Market in Phoenix area?

    Hausfrau replied to RN/Mom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good question!! I would guess that most LPNs work in long-term-care, here. Someone else could give you a better answer,

  22. Tattoos and Appearance

    Hausfrau replied to brella's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a large upper arm tatto and 3 holes in my ear.. actually.. 5.. but the extra two have closed up but the hole is still visible. Not really pretty, lol. I have seen a ton of nurses with tats and...

  23. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

    Hausfrau replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse, but as a nurse assistant I've had to take loads of vital signs. I am so use to looking at different skin conditions I'd probably hardly notice.. and.. as someone else said... my...

  24. Gateway LPN Fast Track question..

    Hausfrau posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am looking over the Gateway website for the LPN fast track and under pre-reqs it just says: Prerequisites Credits NUR158 Nurse Assisting 6 Website:...

  25. Rio Salado Nursing Program: Is anyone currently in or completed?

    Hausfrau replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    While I am not in their nursing program, I am doing my pre-reqs at Rio Salado. I also learn better teaching myself, because it forces you to read the books cover to cover. I find all my classes, bio,...