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Hi kittycatlover, I was wondering if Good Sam offers any student nurse shadowing oppertunities? I am interested in OB and ER and really like Good Sam, I have done volunteer work there and really liked the hospital.

**Hey ChuckE, it's Stacy from Class!!! I also will be starting my 3rd semester at Apollo tomorrow and can't wait. The program has been great so far, I agree with Shannahan that I wish the clinical sites were different. As long as I'm being taught what I need to know to graduate and become licensed, the actual site does not make much difference. I'll most likely be working at a different hospital anyway :)

I would suggest getting the NET Study Guide by Educational Resources Inc. (ERI). The math section in the study guide was almost identical to what was on the test, and the reading was very helpful as well. The study guide was only about $20 and I think it was well worth it...I ended up getting a 98% on the math and a 96% in reading. I ordered it online from eriworld.com, I know its already been suggested but I found the practice questions on testprepreview.com pretty helpful. Just focus more on the basic math and not so much the algebra, the NET test I took only had a couple of algebra problems. Hope this helps...and good luck!!!

I live in the Phoenix area and need to get my fingerprints done so that I can mail them in. Does anyone know where I can get them done, someone told me that UPS's stores can do it? Thanks!

I'm pretty positive that PCH has tuition reimbursement...I hope you get the position, it would help get your foot in the door :nuke: Good Luck!

As the other members have mentioned, it seems like the LPN route or possibly GCU may be best for you. I am currently enrolled at Apollo and am really enjoying it. According to the AZ State Board of Nursing website Apollo does have the highest pass rate (100%) on the NCLEX for Q1 2009...so although its expensive, these results may be worth the cost

Can anyone tell me if during your clinical rotations at Apollo you have a chance to see/learn what an OR nurse does? Thanks

Congratulations!!! I can't answer your questions...but just wanted to say that I am very happy for you. I hope to be able to work in the area of my choice as a new grad as well

Ugh, that's a shame, I'm not sure if my nursing program has a rotation or opportunity for OR either. I would just really like to understand more about what they do, I have tried looking online but didn't really find any concrete information.

I just started nursing school so I have a long way to go, but I am interested in eventually becoming an OR nurse as well. Can someone provide information on the duties of an OR nurse? Are the responsibilities mainly geared towards preparing the room and patient, or are you actually assisting during the surgery? Thanks

Sorry...I am a new nursing student and don't know much about how to get a hold of the charge nurse. Would I just call the hospital and ask to speak with the charge nurse in the ER for example? Thanks!!

i am very interested in shadowing opportunities as well; i hope someone can provide some more information :) i have an interview for a volunteer position today with banner good sam...who knows, maybe they'll have a shadowing type of position that i can volunteer in.

No need for a response on this. I sopke with the nursing dept. who said this comtetency exam has been removed.

I have a quick question for you...the A&P teacher told us today that before entering the 3rd semester, we have to take a competency exam to make sure that we are ready to enter the nursing blocks. Can someone tell me more about this test...what is it like, was it hard, what should I study? Thanks!

Thanks so much RNforkids! So when it comes time to do your preceptorship what are some of the facility options they give you...and is the preceptorship where you spend time in the area that you are most interested in working? Oh...P.S. is one clinical location better than another (Phoenix vs. Tempe etc. ) Thanks so much for your help and congrats on passing the NCLEX!!!