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...
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...
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....
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
starz_girl_1 replied to starz_girl_1's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing
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.
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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?...
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
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...
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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
starz_girl_1 replied to Prettypinkbubbles's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to crystalrnin2012's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...
starz_girl_1 replied to patientlywaiting's topic in Arizona Nursing
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,...
starz_girl_1 replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing
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...