Lizzyru

Lizzyru

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  1. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    johnnyarei, I cut my hours down from 40hrs to 30 hrs. after a few months then I officially became a PRN status doing 10 hours/week. That was my personal decision but there are a few students who...

  2. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Stoofanie, I bought all my books from amazon, and yes the first level is the most expensive because you do buy these reference books in addition to your textbooks. When you get your book list, let me...

  3. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I bought my Littmann a few years back somewhere between $45-50 on

  4. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a Littmann Classic II S. E. It's a really decent one but I am still having a hard time hearing clearly.. so I may go up to master cardiology. The only problem is that a stethoscope can...

  5. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    johnnyarei, yup, I have all these books.. and more. I love books! And Amazon is a great place to buy them from vs. school bookstore. From what I've heard, you can sign up for Amazon prime with your...

  6. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Another little tip... go on vacation, do things you've been wanting to do BEFORE the first day of your class. Life changes drastically once you start your program! Hard, definitely but also very...

  7. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here is a list of books that a lot of us use every week for our care plans: Carpentino-Moyet, Lynda (2010) Nursing Diagnosis; Application to clinical Practice. Amber, PA. Walters Kuwer Health...

  8. GCU Summer 2012

    Lizzyru replied to NurseKeisha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congratulations to all those that were accepted for Summer '12 program! You are in for a rigorous and a very exciting program. You will be amazed how much you will learn in such a short time (our...

  9. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    Johnnyrei, I did try to respond to your message but email bounced -I will try to send it via this site again. NickWahoo... I knew you would! :) GCU will soon be paying you to teach their NUR

  10. GCU Spring 12 Hopefuls!!!!!

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Johnnyarei, did you get accepted into the GCU/SHC cohort for Spring 12? I ask because I was not aware we had a spring cohort coming in. At any rate, Good luck to you! It's a very challenging...

  11. Working while in nursing school

    Lizzyru replied to futurenursegirl1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Depending on where you live, PVCC is now offering a PCT program. I believe you have to be a CNA (or have a certification) to be accepted into the program but it is a 2-3 week course and from what I...

  12. GCC/NAU Cohort 8/12 Application Session

    Lizzyru replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Anyone else received an acceptance letter

  13. CNA Program Prices

    Lizzyru replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck to those of you starting out your CNA training or your new job as a CNA. I took the CNA course from PVCC ($71/credit) and have since worked as a CNA at a LTC, PCT at a hospital and now I...

  14. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, Nick. You will have to live out the inner nerdiness and put on your white socks just like the rest of us! If any one is looking at Dansko clogs, they are awesome! I have two pairs I wear at...

  15. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    Apparel pro has a dress code for GCU and other schools on their site. Don't forget to pick up a pair or two of white socks when you are out looking for a pair of all white

  16. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    The orientation on the 9th, I believe is going over info on the books we need during level 1, stethoscope and scrubs. We also have another orientation scheduled that is program specific when you...

  17. Anyone enrolled at GCU's SHC?

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had my meeting to go through my immunization/CPR/fingerprint card last week. I asked how many are in the SHC program and I was told there are 25 of us there. There is a fall '11 start orientation...

  18. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    I had my appointment to go through immunization/CPR/fingerprint docs last week. After you have been verified to have all the necessary docs, you then call and make an appt with your counselor who will...

  19. Anyone enrolled at GCU's SHC?

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there. From what I understand, you need a TB skin test from within the last year and another one within the past 3 years unless you are doing a 2-step TB skin test. I have one that I did at work...

  20. Anyone enrolled at GCU's SHC?

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    jlwvip, Thank you so much for giving us info on the program!!! I am really excited to start at the end of Aug. I got into the SHC program and have had so much questions about the program and you...

  21. Anyone enrolled at GCU's SHC?

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will be starting at SHC this fall and hopefully I can offer more info once we start at the end of August! I am currently working full time at a hospital and I am hoping to keep working as many...

  22. Anyone enrolled at GCU's SHC?

    Lizzyru replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Johnny. I too am very curious to find out more about this program and hope someone can shed some light on what to expect. :) Do you know if there are 30 students in this program as there are in...

  23. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations, Nick! I'm really excited for you! Are you quitting your job while you do NS? Good luck!!! I took my Ethics class @ PVCC. I really enjoyed it. Little did I know, I still have 2...

  24. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    P.S. Nick, had I known you were going to be there, I would certainly have looked for you and introduced myself!

  25. Grand Canyon University Fall '11 HOPEFULLYS!!

    Lizzyru replied to RNicholask's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck, Nick! Hummm.. there were several male Asian student there so I guess I could say I may have seen you. lol So have you guys taken UNV and religion yet? I guess I'm going to wait till I...