AZMOMO2

AZMOMO2

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  1. How is your bridge program?

    AZMOMO2 replied to prettymica's topic in LPN to RN

    My LPN-RN program puts us in the 3rd block out of 4 of the already existing RN program. It actually is a repeat semester for us with a few added skills like IV push and Central Line Access. It...

  2. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    AZMOMO2 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am glad people took the time to answer the question and debate the interventions, instead of just saying do your own homework. Sharing information and providing alternative ideas is exactly what...

  3. Practicing NG Tube on each other?

    AZMOMO2 replied to pjharrelson's topic in General Students

    We used the manikins in lab for NGT placement. Also most schools have done away with even practicing IV insertion on each other as well. That tends to be saved for clinical in most cases due to...

  4. Taking chemistry at CC

    AZMOMO2 replied to holajane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full-time nights and took chemistry last summer session. It was fast paced, crazy hard for me because the math was a killer for a while there, but I managed to get a B+ and was glad for it!...

  5. 33 Y/0, would you wait for RN or jump to LPN?

    AZMOMO2 replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I totally would and did. In 2009 I applied to an RN program and an LPN program as back-up. Had a few pre/co reqs to complete before I could apply into the MAJOR RN program around here, but of course...

  6. I hate nursing exams

    AZMOMO2 replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    I am the total opposite... I did two blocks of nursing school... which were the LPN blocks, then went on to finish my science co-reqs so I could get into the RN blocks. I actually prefer the nursing...

  7. Test questions taken directly from random NCLEX book. Unfair?

    AZMOMO2 replied to Kboylan1's topic in General Students

    My instructors took questions from every NCLEX review guide out there at one point in time. They even took them from the CDs off of some of the books we have. (This actually does get you ready for...

  8. I PASSED

    AZMOMO2 replied to BlackMurse1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats!! Party

  9. BLS or ACLS certification for new grad

    AZMOMO2 replied to salimom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    BLS and ACLS transfer, they are national

  10. Just finished Medsurg... I feel like I don't know anything.

    AZMOMO2 replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    https://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/BrowsePrivately/mc.maricopa.edu Click on Nursing Click on Pathophysiology 104 Great set of lectures for med surg

  11. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yup in Spring of 2010... totally wish I had finished my Chem and Bio by then, but I had not. Oh well since I have a good job currently and am working on the BSN coreqs already, I'll just wait and hope...

  12. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Appears they need to open up another Advanced Placement Block 3 like they did a few years

  13. Hubby will not support my decision to return to school

    AZMOMO2 replied to Lola34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes there has to be some tough love in a relationship and sometimes the other spouse has to say no. Doesn't mean there is slavery involved, doesn't mean they don't understand you, doesn't mean...

  14. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was told the same thing by the Gateway advisor... so I sent an email to each program director listed on that form, but I did not receive any type of email response. I will try and call them and send...

  15. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As in your current RN program? Wow I wonder

  16. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks... yeah I had the same thing happen... I guess they want it treated like the regular application now. Just put your name in, chose a few options and wait for a

  17. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Did CGCC contact you or did you contact them about placement into their

  18. Any LPN to ADN students at Pima Medical Inst. in Mesa, AZ.

    AZMOMO2 replied to Let's help out's topic in Arizona Nursing

    U of P all pre/co reqs need to be a B or above and within a specific time frame. You take all of the general ed classes before you start any nursing classes. Classes are 1 night a week for like 4...

  19. HESI PN Exit Exam

    AZMOMO2 replied to miteacher's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I just had to take it to apply into Block 3. It was pretty hard I thought actually. I have no idea where they got some of their questions. But I ended up scoring higher this time than last time, and...

  20. Im not happy in my job, am I just being silly?? HELP!!!!

    AZMOMO2 replied to ronda919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a CNA I can remember watching the LPNs pushing the cart and looking "important" and wanting to do that, be the NURSE for a change. Of course once I got that it wore off pretty quick I can totally...

  21. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

    AZMOMO2 replied to juzme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I want the RN... I guess mainly because there may be more options later in life as an RN than there are as an LPN. Teaching being one of them. Of course with that being said there is not much out...

  22. FON 241 - Rio Salado College

    AZMOMO2 replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is the final online as well? Is there a

  23. 1 Year Experienced ER BSN and New Grad Male ADN

    AZMOMO2 replied to Hawk22's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You will have much better luck than he will. With your experience and BSN you are very marketable here, but it may not be an instant job offer either. Most places prefer 2 years experience in their...

  24. Nursing school frustrates me

    AZMOMO2 replied to iNsaNiA's topic in General Students

    It takes time to adjust to Nursing exams if you are not prepared in advance. Nursing school is about critical thinking, application and knowledge. It is not enough to regurgitate the facts for the...

  25. Will being a direct support staff help me in my application to Nursing School???

    AZMOMO2 replied to phill18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a DSP myself , as well as an LPN. I can tell you that it really didn't help at all. No it is not relevant to nursing at all in the eyes of a Nursing School. You should be CPR and First Aide...