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  1. Help w/PICOT

    rickelli posted a topic in General Students

    Hi I am in my capstone for my BSN and I am having trouble with my PICOT and have not got much help from my instructor. I have always had trouble with PICOT questions and when I don't get helpful...

  2. What do you do in Clinicals?

    rickelli replied to Rini456's topic in General Students

    In this economy you really have to be willing to do anything. NICU, PICU and nursery is usually just a small portion of your clinical

  3. What do you do in Clinicals?

    rickelli replied to Rini456's topic in General Students

    We started block 1 with classroom lectures and lab. We learned basic skills in the lab portion and then once we were signed off (had to be signed off by a certain date) then clinicals started. We went...

  4. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    rickelli replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just like someone else said don't over study it really isn't necessary. I would have to say that Kaplan is the most like the NCLEX, and yes kaplan is hard but worth it. I think the videos are also...

  5. Student Careplans...Mosby, Davis, Lippincott?

    rickelli replied to AZCodeBlue's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi I am in block 4 my opinoin on the nursing care plan books is you need more than one. I have 4 one was in our package of books the school had us buy (ackley) and I didn't care for that one at all so...

  6. Just got in! ! ! Jitters! !

    rickelli replied to RNicholask's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am a banner fellow at EMCC in the middle of block 4 now. 1. What type of PDA is the best or most useful? Where can I buy it? Cost? Never used a PDA. I did invest in a lap top. 2. Study...

  7. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    rickelli replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Funny how time flies by when your super busy with nursing school. I am actually done in March because I am in the accelerated program. Just finished my last clinical days in ICU last week. Block 4...

  8. Scottsdale Community College Accelerated Program

    rickelli replied to koalakoala's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can only comment on the accelerated program part of your post. I am in the EMCC accerlerated Banner Fellows program which is 16 months. It is very fast paced and it seems like we never get a break...

  9. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Dont be sorry for asking what to expect. It is normal to be nervous and wanting to be prepared. I wasnt prepared when I had my interview and actually thought I was until they started asking questions...

  10. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    back2class, I am really enjoying the nursing program and the people I have met. There is a lot of work involved but I still find time to watch tv, spend time with family, and go to the movies on...

  11. CGCC: Enter at your own risk!

    rickelli replied to bella45's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nursing school is not easy at all and you have to learn what works for you when it comes to studying because a lot of the material is self taught or self directed learning. Nursing school teaches...

  12. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am sad to see the Banner Fellows program ending after the July cohort. I got the same email as a previous post did. I am very thankful that I was able to get in and only have one more month of block...

  13. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    OCD_MOM I am not to sure if we have to go to that peds hospital or not. Probably but if I could just stay at Banner Estrella for all of the other rotations I would be happy. I am pretty sure they are...

  14. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    OCD_mom How excting to be starting clinicals, we are preparing now. We will have break and then come back and a few weeks later we start out clinicals. It is funny that you just met your clinical...

  15. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I dont think that another Banner Nurse Fellows program starts at EMCC until next October. I know that gateway starts in March. I think the deadline for that was Oct. I am at EMCC in the Banner Program...

  16. Banner Nurse Fellows March 2010

    rickelli replied to TheAwesome's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I didnt have a bachelors either and I dont have any medical experience. I let them know that nursing is my passion and that I am available because I dont have to work. I answered my essay's truthfully...

  17. Banner Nurse Fellows March 2010

    rickelli replied to TheAwesome's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Preemie 1982 What makes you think that they aren't taking Banner employees? We have 3-4 banner employees in our cohort that just started this past Oct. Have you asked them what you did wrong in the...

  18. Banner Nurse Fellows March 2010

    rickelli replied to TheAwesome's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Crystal74--- Yes you can get in without having a 4.0 I had a 3.8 and 70 on the net reading and 97 on the net math. Just go to the info meeting and get your application and try you never know what will...

  19. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well first test down and many more to go LOL. I did better on the first test than I expected so I am very happy. I missed one on the math test so I have to take it again next week. If we dont get 100...

  20. Banner Nurse Fellows March 2010

    rickelli replied to TheAwesome's topic in Arizona Nursing

    MassagetoRN I am one of those people who was interviewed way after the cut off date. I actually applied for the March 2010 cohort and they asked if I wanted to interview for Oct. 2009 and...

  21. Clinicals- The most profound experience ever.

    rickelli replied to L&DWannaB's topic in General Students

    Just reading this has made me cry I am going to be the biggest emotional reck when I start clinicals. You did a wonderful thing by just being there and letting her know that she had someone by her...

  22. Banner Nurse Fellows March 2010

    rickelli replied to TheAwesome's topic in Arizona Nursing

    GOOD LUCK everyone it is truly an honor to be a Banner Nurse

  23. Starting to get nervous

    rickelli replied to Hyper_toph_emia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think that any nursing program is intense. I am in an accelerated nursing program at MCC and it is very intense and fast paced. I don't think it is as bad as everyone makes it sound but it is a lot...

  24. Drug testing for Maricopa CC's

    rickelli posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am starting the Banner nurse fellows program, next week is orientation so I am assuming that the drug test will be soon after orientation. My concern is that I was prescribed cough syrup with...

  25. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    rickelli replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am taking a quick and I do mean quick second to say that I am extremely exhausted LOL. When they say that nursing students are overwelmed they aren't kidding. I am in my first week and I feel like...