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  1. Am I too old to just be starting?

    Goodness NO!!! Go to nursing school. My class ranges in ages from what, 19 to mid 50s! Go for it!! Don't always regret not doing it. I am in my 30s and this is my second career. I ALREADY did 4...
  2. Should I quit nursing school?

    I can't tell you how many times I have thought of quitting, how many classmates have thought about quitting: nerves, anxiety, uncertantity, fatigue, homework, care plans, clinicals, less time for...
  3. Advice on how to handle extreme anxiety

    I have always had some sort of anxiety or sleeping issues all through my life, but going through nursing school has brought me to an all time EXTREME. I think I went a complete 2 weeks without sleep....
  4. Is everyone happy with their nursing school program? Do you feel challenged and like you are being properly prepared for Nclex?? How do you know if the program you are in, is a good
  5. Anyone unhappy with their nursing school program?

    Yes, I am studying. Just don't feel that my teacher is really preparing me. Maybe, I just had too high of expections and there ALOT to read.... yikes... I can't remember all of that!!!!! I am just...
  6. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    I will be in the Oct. cohort as Estrella. I believe orientation is on the 22nd of October. That is all that I know. I am wondering what our schedule will be like.... I would like to plan and prepare...
  7. Current wait time for MCCDNP...

    Placement (or atleast the bulk of the placements) are during October and March. So, 500 seats are offered a year, plus the people who go other routes for their Nursing School.
  8. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    Thanks for the info.. I keep checking my mailbox with my nerves going wild. I have a B.A.E., but I thing that MCC is referring to Mesa CC, and that's too far for me...but in reality, I would go to any...
  9. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    MassagetoRN, I am sorry to hear that you didn't get accepted!!! Keep your chin up, your time will
  10. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    Boogsdad, I am sorry to hear that you weren't accepted. I am wondering about my interview. I could have/should have done so better, but I allowed my nerves to get the best of me. How did you dress?...
  11. Application process

    Maricopa Community Colleges and ASU are two different routes to take and require different (although some the same) pre-regs. ASU is competitive and where as the community colleges
  12. Application process

    Goodness, it's been a while. But, as I recall, there is a book that I studied: The Study Guide for the Net, Hobet, Help. And it was a GREAT resource for me. I posted information on how to study for...
  13. Application process

    What I had to do was: (1) Pass the Net (make a copy of it for your own records). (2) Fill out the application and turn it in at your first school choice. (3) An email will be sent and THEN you can...
  14. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    I know it is still 'early', but has anyone heard about the Banner Nurse Fellows October cohort. I still anxiously check my mailbox every day, in hopes of an acceptance letter............ It seems to...
  15. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    Has anyone else heard from Banner? I keep checking my mail everyday, just hoping that my letter will be there..... I know it's still too early still. How has your interviews been
  16. Time Stamp Randomization?????

    From what I have gathered, everyone (at the Maricopa Community Colleges) are pretty tight-lipped as to what the time/date stamp really means for those who have applied individually. GCC gave up almost...
  17. Net

    As for the NET test, I recommend the Study Guide for the NET, Hobet, Help. Take the practice test A for Math and Reading, then read through the WHOLE ~yes the whole~ book. Take notes on things that...
  18. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    When did you interview? I interviewed last week and I am now playing the waiting game myself. I was so very nervous and I am unsure of my responses, due to my nerves.... But, I was told they are...
  19. Maricopa Community Colleges-waiting list ?

    My understanding is this: when you first apply to the nursing school program through MCCD your application will receive a random date/time stamp and so will everyone else. Then, you are on the waiting...
  20. Waiting times?

    I just applied to MCCD program (June '08) and was told 1.5 year wait to get started in nursing school. It's frustrating.... I applied to the Banner program as well ~ I plan on working there anyway,...
  21. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    Sorry, I didn't mean to break a rule here. Being new, I guess it's part of the territory. Please PM her name, if you know it~ thank
  22. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    Hi everyone! I am new here and I am so excited to have found this website. Everyone is so supportive and helpful here!! I am wondering about the Banner Nurse Fellows Program.... 1. How many people do...
  23. Banner Fellows October cohorts

    Does anyone remember the name of the fantastic lady who does the information sessions at Gateway? She is a Banner employee...Annamarie? Annamaria?