Monkey Mom

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1. At what age did you decide on nursing?

   Monkey Mom replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I decided on nursing when I was in my second year of college. I was married at 18, had 3 kids and life got in the way of my career dreams. Nursing decided on me at 52 and I am beginning Nursing Block III in a month. I will be 56 when I graduate. ...

2. Wow...2,500 waiting

   Monkey Mom replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona

   Thanks Pineapple Crush. Good luck with your chosen path as well. No matter which path we take, we all end up being an RN and that is what really counts!

3. Wow...2,500 waiting

   Monkey Mom replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona

   Yes, I am in the Banner Nurse Fellow's program. I am in Block 1 of the part time (really flex time), there is nothing part time about this program. We attend lecture class 2 evenings per week for 4 hours and clinical is on Saturday all day; 12 hour...

4. Wow...2,500 waiting

   Monkey Mom replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona

   Good for you Pineapple Crush for sticking to your guns! I too wasn't sure what route I wanted to take (ADN vs BSN) and then I ran a few calculations regarding the cost. There is very little difference in pay between the two. Like 25 cents an hour a...

5. Gateway Part-Time Nursing Students...

   Monkey Mom replied to Future-AZ-Nurse's topic in Arizona

   First and foremost, you must attend one of the information sessions that Banner has throughout the year. If you go to Banner's website there should be a schedule noting these dates. You will be given an information packet that includes the applicat...

6. Gateway Part-Time Nursing Students...

   Monkey Mom replied to Future-AZ-Nurse's topic in Arizona

   I am currently in the Banner Nurse Fellows part time program at GWCC. I can tell you that I personally don't consider it a part time program, but a flex program. I attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm and Saturday clinical fr...

7. Wow...2,500 waiting

   Monkey Mom replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona

   You might want to rethink your strategy. It is my understanding that ASU has cut their enrollment by 1/2; budget cuts. I would cover all the bases and increase your chances of getting in somewhere. Have you considered Banner Nurse Fellow program?

8. Just got placed into GWCC

   Monkey Mom replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona

   Congratulations! GWCC has just resurrected the Student Nurse Association and our membership drive is going strong. Come check us out. One of our goals is to set up a mentoring program to help new students and advanced block students if they need supp...