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  1. Does any one know the answer to this??

    DogCrazy replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I also would have picked the lemonade, but now I'm thinking it was the milkshake. I thought, oh, it has water and vitamin C from the lemon, but the milkshake has more calories and

  2. What are job prospects for new ADN grad in Phoenix?

    DogCrazy replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In my experience, the most important qualification for getting a new grad position is current employment in healthcare. John C. Lincoln may have BSN required on all of their positions, but ALL of...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    DogCrazy replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test this morning, too. I felt like I might vomit when I left the testing center, but I got the good pop up. Hopefully, I'll find out

  4. Cost of books....

    DogCrazy replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just fyi, the $1000 for books is for all 4 blocks, and I have used every book that I bought. Good luck with your lpn

  5. Honestly, Exam Cram VS Saunders for PN NCLEX

    DogCrazy replied to new2life's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like Saunders and Exam Prep from Pearson. Good

  6. What should I do!!

    DogCrazy replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You have to be careful with those pass rates, too. Some of the un-accredited schools will only send the authority to take NCLEX to the State Board on students they are sure will pass. So, graduating...

  7. Required/Optional Texts

    DogCrazy replied to Gilbertgrl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've definitely used the Fluids and Electrolytes book. I bought it from Barnes and Noble and it's come in

  8. Nursing school uniform & supplies? Help

    DogCrazy replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you can get a pair of Danskos, they are really the best. Saved my feet many days. I like the Suri clogs, they're my faves (I have three pairs, three different styles)....

  9. Nursing school uniform & supplies? Help

    DogCrazy replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm not in this program, but I am in Block III in another MCCNP. I'd have this kind relative drive you to Barnes and Nobles. Buy some NCLEX practice books. Saunders (the blue one) is great, I liked...

  10. What is the very best NCLEX book to help with studying for exams & for boards???

    DogCrazy replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    It can't hurt. I like Saunders, it's helped me through many a test during my first two semesters of nursing school, after which I was eligible to take my

  11. John C Lincoln layoffs

    DogCrazy replied to madwife2002's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know at NM there are lots more nurses and PCTs in the float pool coming out of nursing resources instead of on the individual floors. I know of people who had their tuition reimbursement forgiven...

  12. help with nursing dx

    DogCrazy replied to maram0's topic in General Students

    I would suggest the Nursing Diagnosis Handbook by Betty Ackley. It has a list of 5 or 6 nursing dx for rhabdomyolysis. Good

  13. ~Arizona ~ Starting Block 3 at PC in January what should I study right now?

    DogCrazy replied to albinotoad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am starting Block III at PVCC. I've gotten some stuff from my instructor. We're doing a psych rotation, a community health rotation and medsurg. Pharm includes I.V., just more of what we've...

  14. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    DogCrazy replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I know nurses who I respect who told me they barely made it through nursing school. I try to remember that when I'm stressing out over a test or a

  15. How did you financially make it through Nursing School? (Looking for some advice)

    DogCrazy replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    John C. Lincoln has tuition reimbursement. Also, if you get one of their affiliate slots for the PVCC program, you get a stipend. It sure helps

  16. Dansko shoes

    DogCrazy replied to Aimfred's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a new convert to Dansko's and I love them. I have arthritis in my feet, and my feet have much less pain with these shoes than the others I have tried. I have black and cordovan for work and...

  17. Emotional Rollercoaster of Nursing School!!!

    DogCrazy replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

    This was exactly what I needed to read today. I've been feeling so overwhelmed by the lack of free time. This week I'll spend every single day at the hospital. Two days of clinicals, two days of...

  18. How long did you wait?

    DogCrazy replied to JettaDP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I started the program in Jan 08. I had been volunteering since April, but I know people who started volunteering after me and were in my class. The girl I know of had a 4.0 for her prereqs, which...

  19. How long did you wait?

    DogCrazy replied to JettaDP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I didn't wait at all. I volunteer at JCL, and got directly into their program after finishing my prereqs. I'm in school with people who've waited 1-1/2 years. Good

  20. Pima Medical Institute

    DogCrazy replied to AZMOMO2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work with a girl who transferred from Pima to GCU, and none of her credits transferred. She started over completely. She decided to go for her BSN, and had just finished her second

  21. Fall 2008 Acceptance Letter - Estrella Mountain

    DogCrazy replied to Amburgerz12's topic in General Students

    I took the Heartsavers course. I got a discount for being a student, and I could get it done quickly. I think I paid $20.00 for the class, and it was very

  22. Fall 2008 Acceptance Letter - Estrella Mountain

    DogCrazy replied to Amburgerz12's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah, I had to get all my shots, TB testing, everything before the start of classes. My packet came with my acceptance letter, so I'm thinking your packet should be coming along pretty quickly....

  23. Fall 2008 Acceptance Letter - Estrella Mountain

    DogCrazy replied to Amburgerz12's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you guys! I'm just in the end stretch of Block I at PVCC/JCL. Is your program like the GCC weekend thing? Or do you have one 8 hr day of lecture and 2 clinical days? We have 2 4hr...

  24. Patient Care Technician Program

    DogCrazy replied to MonkeysMama's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know at JCL, you hire on as a CNA and they offer the PCT training while you're on the

  25. Why nursing?

    DogCrazy replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be in a caregiving type position, and also make enough to support myself comfortably. I need a job where I feel like I'm doing good, helping people. I also want to make decent