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  1. How Far Would You Go?

    OCD_Mom posted a topic in General Students

    I have been presented a problem and wanted to know how far would you go? If you had to sacrifice your morals just once to get into a a really good nursing school program would you? If the program...

  2. Wow...2,500 waiting

    OCD_Mom replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    that number fluctuates. Right before the colleges start their draws it is always higher and right after it drops down again. Yeah I imagine it will get a bit higher but like I said for the most part...

  3. How Far Would You Go?

    OCD_Mom replied to OCD_Mom's topic in General Students

    The school is fine...it is just the

  4. Could someone please help clarify a few things about MCC/Banner programs?

    OCD_Mom replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    your

  5. How did you know?

    OCD_Mom replied to Future-AZ-Nurse's topic in General Students

    One thing you will see is that we have all taken a different path to get to NS and make the choice of a medical career and each one is admirable in its own way. I so look up to all of the young...

  6. Which college would be allow for the quickest entry to NS?

    OCD_Mom replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As I understand Maricopa Skills Center is through the CC program and can given you a quicker outcome as well as Chamberlain College (You will see both mentioned here OFTEN!) :) Another option is...

  7. Passed NCLEX and Nsg School! Done!

    OCD_Mom replied to Dublin37's topic in General Students

    Congrats Heather! I am starting my program October 12 and am so nervous...I am so nervous and scared, it is good to hear just a post of joy and excitement! May lots of good things come your

  8. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    OCD_Mom replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Kelli: There are a ton of books in the pack, on my copy of the receipt it was over $1200! Including the NCLEX guide. Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference, Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory tests...

  9. Getting past the confidence hump...

    OCD_Mom replied to Nadra419's topic in General Students

    I read your post last night and was thinking on it until now...the 'little miss know it all' ignore her. you are there to learn and do your "job." As for confidence start to give yourself affirmations...

  10. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    OCD_Mom replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    oops forgot the link http://idmyscope.com/ Ha need more

  11. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    OCD_Mom replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    Have you seen these ID tags for your scopes? My husband found this posted at a law enforcement Phlebotomy Class and told me to get one! I thought they were pretty unique looking and if you get a black...

  12. $800 worth of textbooks for one class????

    OCD_Mom replied to bananabubbletea's topic in General Students

    Fortunately I was lucky enough to get into a program where someone else paid for my books (plus reference manuals.) Yesterday I had to get ALL of the books for the RN program at once about 15+ the...

  13. How to study for an exam while sick?

    OCD_Mom replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

    I think Airborne (and the generics alike) work well to 1. hydrate and 2. add need vitamins to your immune system. I know many people don't think it works but we use it here OFTEN and have avoided the...

  14. Help with NET exam

    OCD_Mom replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona Nursing

    not much and it seemed like the minimal stuff (it has been almost 2 years since I took the NET though. I just remember the fractions/ratios flying out all over the place. Isn't everything in NYC...

  15. Admission Essay

    OCD_Mom replied to simplie_lovable's topic in General Students

    I would not believe they need to be in any particular order, but I can see it making really good sense if you do follow the order they have listed (Describing yourself and value of education first...)...

  16. Help with NET exam

    OCD_Mom replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona Nursing

    if you can get the suggested study guide it can really help you. I bought mine on ebay and then sold it on ebay after I took the test for as much as I bought it for. Basic Math Skills, Writing and...

  17. Help with NET exam

    OCD_Mom replied to cmi528's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took mine at Rio it had science questions related to Anatomy & Phys. It was packed full of ratios and fractions

  18. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    OCD_Mom replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I received a voucher that you bring in with you and have to check off 5 lines of things you will be picking up... Texts for Blocks 1-4, Kozier Fundamentals text, Sim Access Card, Phillips Manual of IV...

  19. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    OCD_Mom replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    GWCC students I just got my packet which included a schedule in the mail today! Our Orientation is Oct. 12 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. See you

  20. LPN-BSN student needs advice

    OCD_Mom replied to tlc365's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't know if they are still hiring BUT a couple of the nurses our son had on the Peds floor at St. Joe's were LPNs. You can try there first. You have some substantial experience and if you are...

  21. Pre reqs for nursing school/Long wait list

    OCD_Mom replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I found on a previous post that MCC had iTunes of an old Patho class and I downloaded them and have been reviewing them...they are very helpful and certainly help in reviewing some of the A&P as...

  22. Refusing Mandatory Vaccination

    OCD_Mom replied to vanillagerm's topic in General Students

    As the mother of an immune suppressed child I would be TERRIBLY upset to learn my child contracted something like chickenpox from a member of the clinical or hospital staff. I simple disease like this...

  23. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    OCD_Mom replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've been in-state since 1984. I just think it is crazy that all of the colleges in Maricopa County District can't share this info somehow. GWCC October Cohort who met today: I am so sorry I did not...

  24. Am I doing the right thing - career change to nursing?

    OCD_Mom replied to WDW4ever's topic in General Students

    I'm 35 have 2 young children and am starting NS this October. I hold a BS in Botany and worked in non-profit before having kids. I finished my Prereqs over a year ago. I am going through a program...

  25. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    OCD_Mom replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is anyone attending their college for the first time? This will be my first time as a student at GWCC so I had to register there tonight. I was wondering if I needed to go down now for residency...