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  1. Made it through Block 1 PN @ Gateway, my experiences..

    AZMOMO2 replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Haha it sounds like the Sims are the same each semester! They've changed a few things since I graduated in December of 09 it seems with regard to practicums and the like. But overall the program is...

  2. BIO 205?

    AZMOMO2 replied to koalakoala's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They aren't fixed now either! I started it at Rio and dropped it as well. I am going to take it in person for sure. Just need a time and day that fit in with work. I hear Gateway has a great...

  3. I PASSED FCCA!!!

    AZMOMO2 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am new to the EC route.. can you explain a little about what the FCCA

  4. Gateway community college controversy

    AZMOMO2 replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The HESI NCLEX book was great for content review, Saunders and Lipincott for NCLEX questions were great too. Also once you get your text book answer the NCLEX questions at the end of the chapter, on...

  5. Job market for LPN's

    AZMOMO2 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I found a job within two weeks of looking as did a few others from my LPN block who were actually seeking

  6. Tips on Hesi pn exit exam?

    AZMOMO2 replied to kjv26's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It really wasn't that hard. If you have been doing NCLEX questions and studying content review you will do fine. Take your time and read each question. An 800 is a

  7. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Out of the day program we lost a total of 9 people from our 30. Almost everyone who had their pre-reqs completed for 3rd Block got in. Only a few had to retake the HESI to achieve the 800 or above to...

  8. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was in the day program. They have made alot of changes since my cohort. The shirts were like $20 and the pants are white you can buy them anywhere. I paid $6 for 1 pair and $12 for the other. There...

  9. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Course is hard, sometimes it is organized sometimes it isn't. Things can change. An A is possible but an A is a 93 and above. The uniforms, pants are white and the top is hunter green, you have to get...

  10. I got a job... & it didn't take long

    AZMOMO2 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed my LPN boards on 3/24/10- I started sending out resumes to everything I saw online. Then I printed a list of every Nursing home in the state. Searched for their websites, submitted letters...

  11. Gateway SUMMER Fast Track LPN Program

    AZMOMO2 replied to mightymurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are usually 30 per group, they can fit as many as 40 if they have the clinical space. Good luck it was a great

  12. CHM 130 Online

    AZMOMO2 replied to miteacher's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I hear the South Mountain CHM in person is very

  13. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

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

    Phoenix AZ- New grad $24/hr + Benefits/ second shift LTC (IMHO- probably not enough for the amount of work)

  14. Can I challenge LPN NCLEX test?

    AZMOMO2 replied to pao8359's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some RN programs allow students to sit for the LPN after the first year of a 2 year program for ADN. I am not sure if Excelsior's Program is set up that way. First you'd need to ask them and second...

  15. Maricopa Skills Center LPN program do you know about it?

    AZMOMO2 replied to borntobeanerse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As with any nursing program, I am sure it will be what you make of it. Be proactive in your own learning, get the most out of the school as you can. Apply yourself to learning the material and as long...

  16. LPN starting pay $26.50!

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

    Arizona

  17. LPN starting pay $26.50!

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

    I just landed my first LTC job as a new grad at $24/hr second shift. A few of the other interviews I had gone on were in the $19 range. One of my friends I graduated with was interviewing for a few...

  18. I got a job... & it didn't take long

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZMOMO2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    4 shifts in and the excitement has been replaced with aching feet and back...

  19. Brand new LPN/ Brand new job

    AZMOMO2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am about to start my very first job as an LPN in LTC. I am still working on my RN co-reqs, hope to be finished this summer and move forward with an LPN-BSN program. But in the meantime I am more...

  20. How did you get your job?

    AZMOMO2 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    cagumbo where did you move from and to? I think we should start a thread of how far did you travel for a job. It might be fun to see. So many people are relocating. I actually am driving 59 miles 1...

  21. I got a job... & it didn't take long

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZMOMO2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear Hiring Manager, First I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for taking the time to review my resume and considering me for a position within your facility. I am a new graduate,...

  22. How did you get your job?

    AZMOMO2 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed my LPN boards on 3/24/10- I started sending out resumes to everything I saw online. Then I printed a list of every Nursing home in the state. Searched for their websites, submitted letters...

  23. LPN to RN programs??

    AZMOMO2 replied to KKB243's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There is a huge market in AZ for LPNs... the problem is there is not a huge market in AZ for NEW LPNs. Actually there is not a huge market for NEW RNs either at the moment. But where there is a will...

  24. How hard is LPN school?

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

    depends on how prepared you are before you begin. Our program was 2 semesters (22 weeks) I didn't find it too hard, not saying it wasn't crazy and rough at points. But I really studied prior to...

  25. Why won't company's hire new grads?

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

    I have found that having a license does make the difference. I was not getting any hits as a student but as soon as I sent resumes out with my Lic # I am getting calls. New grad LPNs take less...