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  1. VA RN pay? Step system- previous degrees?

    kss0740 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was called by a nurse recruiter at the VA today and was told I was chosen for a psych RN position after an interview last week. I can't believe this and feel shocked, humbled & completely...

  2. Got accepted into VA, Quit current job?

    kss0740 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!! I'm in the same boat. Just found out I got a spot at the VA. I had the same feeling- knew it was for me from the moment I precepted there. I just love the population. Some of my classmates...

  3. Lost my first patient today.

    kss0740 replied to RNikkiF's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs

  4. lack of preceptor spots MCCD

    kss0740 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    This afternoon, I was told by a fellow MCCD student that 200 nursing students failed to secure preceptorships during their 4th block. This apparently happened this past semester (occurred...

  5. block 4 preceptorship- scheduling?

    kss0740 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am in the GCC weekend program, and am hoping to hear from GCC weekend students (or, any maricopa students who have been in block 4) about preceptorship scheduling. How is the preceptorship...

  6. block 4 preceptorship- scheduling?

    kss0740 replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you for your responses. I would think the more hours the better..... but when you look at preparation overall (clinical & lecture), NCLEX statistics put the pass rate of MCCDNP at 91 percent...

  7. Are Abrazo hospitals as bad as I have heard?

    kss0740 replied to aislrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have had two personal friends who have had extremely poor experiences at Arrowhead hospital. One almost lost her life due to a med error- which was totally sloppy & preventable. Overall,...

  8. Curious about the new grads not finding jobs?

    kss0740 replied to bubbly_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nothing is a sure thing anymore. It is hard and depressing being a new grad. A mentor of mine graduated 9 months ago and still has no job. I remember when nurses were offered 10k new hire bonuses...

  9. HESI Exit Exam

    kss0740 replied to mackenziec85's topic in Arizona Nursing

    How did you study for the block 2 HESI exam? Anything I should focus on? I remember feeling like I was walking in blindly to the block 1 HESI because our school did nothing to prep us. When I asked...

  10. Help failing block 1!!!

    kss0740 replied to gilbertstudent's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nursing school is different than what we take in pre-reqs in that it requires critical thinking. Pre-reqs give you a good knowledge base for school, but they don't teach you how to answer questions...

  11. Problems with fingerprints in AZ

    kss0740 replied to hmorse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow, I've never even heard of anything like that. Not a fun situation to be in. I'd call the board and ask them about what to do. I'm sure it won't cause a problem. It isn't like they can deny you...

  12. Students on the MCC waiting list: lets get a jump start on studying

    kss0740 replied to starz_girl_1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just a word of caution for all of those starving students out there (i'm in block 2 and know I'm not the only one!), these books might not stay the same for when you start the program. You may invest...

  13. where did you take your cpr class?

    kss0740 replied to thekid's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just an FYI- I was told that Glendale Community College does not allow online CPR classes for RN

  14. Suggestions for HOW TO FIND A JOB

    kss0740 replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In any position, you work under the scope of that position and license. THATS IT. If you have RN skills but are working as a CNA, you use CNA skills ONLY (since that is what the scope of wat that...

  15. nightmare clinical experiences

    kss0740 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    i'm a block 1 student and recently started at my second clinical site. i'm a newbie to the program & to clinicals, and am hoping i can get some insight (and encouragement!) into process. right now...

  16. Book w/CD Donations??

    kss0740 replied to tiaglad's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats on completing your program!! I wish you the best of luck with your exam! Most of us are hurting for money right now, and I suspect you will be hard pressed to get a donation. We have probably...

  17. I finally got a job offer!

    kss0740 replied to kikif0910's topic in Arizona Nursing

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. place to buy nursing supplies

    kss0740 replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you

  19. place to buy nursing supplies

    kss0740 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anybody knows of a good place to buy nursing supplies in the city of Phoenix, and surrounding areas. I'm looking for nursing school supplies such as nursing clipboard,...

  20. Toughest Block in MCC system?

    kss0740 replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Block 1 has been easier than I thought it would be. Reminds me of a CNA or EMT course so far. IMO, you just really need to learn how to answer questions the nursing/NCLEX way. That is the most...

  21. Structured Nursing Review-Worth it?

    kss0740 replied to wmg246's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am taking this course right now, and I haven't found it to be worth it. Maybe it's just the block I'm in. I can imagine that if it were done in another format, it would be great. I always like to...

  22. Question about holidays/breaks during nursing school...

    kss0740 replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'd speak to your professor and ask them. I bet this will vary between programs, blocks & campuses. I'm in block 1 right now @ Glendale CC and we haven't had any holidays yet (I started in July)....

  23. two new hospitals being built in phoenix area????

    kss0740 replied to nursgirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I live in north phoenix and I haven't heard anything about this. My dad is a real estate agent & home inspector, so we usually get news about new builds pretty quickly. If you could be more...

  24. glendale community college nursing program

    kss0740 replied to mmelrose's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats!!!! That is fantastic! What a huge accomplishment. :) Did you do the traditional program, hybrid (while it still existed) or weekend? I'm currently in the weekend program at GCC. Just...

  25. Freaking out about BIO201...Please Help!

    kss0740 replied to CDMZG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    BIO201 and 202 are tough courses. I took them after being out of bio for a few years and I was ok. I had the same fears you did, and a similar schedule and situation. I considered taking 156 first,...