smilinjen

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1. Opening new unit

   smilinjen replied to Lamp Lady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Get some peanut balls if you don't have them already! They're

2. Tucson Nursing Schools-HELP!/Experience with PMI?

   smilinjen replied to kla1983's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Working while doing your prereq's is definitely doable. Take them at a CC and transfer them to a university - much cheaper. You can't even apply to a nursing program until your prereq's are completed...

3. My story and some questions from a confused older student

   smilinjen replied to Dreamhawk's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I would also look into the CEP programs the Maricopa Community Colleges are offering now. It's an ADN-BSN program in one. Moves you up the list. ASU also has a post-Bach program that's 1 year but kind...

4. ASU: what is the "typical" schedule (Mayo vs Downtown)?

   smilinjen replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I meant "easy" as in the schedule is consistent - easier to plan and have a life :-) We rarely even had two days off in a row. ASU nursing is tough regardless of where you take

5. Are nurses paid hourly or salary??? A bit confused

   smilinjen replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

   If you know how many days a month, take your annual salary and divide by 12 months, divide by the number if days in the month, divide by the number of hours per day. If you know how many hours per...

6. New Grad Interviewing in OB

   smilinjen replied to ChristMRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congratulations!!!

7. New Grad Interviewing in OB

   smilinjen replied to ChristMRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think mentioning your personal experience is OK, as long as you don't over share. Something like, "Having my child changed my life in more ways than I could ever imagine. The nurses I had during my...

8. Any helpful resources (books, flashcards etc.) for a 2nd semester student?

   smilinjen replied to tburash86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I loved the Davis Notes books when I was in school. I think I ended up with 4 or 5 of them by the time I graduated. I used either the RN Notes or NCLEX notes to study for Med Surg tests (I don't...

9. Start preceptorship in L& D Tuesday- tips??

   smilinjen replied to pugmom79's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My experience was very similar to pugmom79's. Even down to immersion on night shift. I graduated in August and thought I had absolutely no chance to get a job in L&D. The week before Thanksgiving...

10. New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    smilinjen replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    Treat your clinicals like a job audition because it really can and will help you get a coveted new grad job. Show up early / on time. Look clean and neat. Be prepared and well rested. Be enthusiastic,...

11. Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

    smilinjen replied to CNAJessi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took both of those at the same time too. No problem. You got

12. ASU Spring 2010 Mayo Clinic

    smilinjen replied to Pokemonz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was in class with "Bunny." When I applied, there was a spot we could check if we were interested in Mayo. They accepted the top 20 that requested it. I heard that may not have been the case with...

13. ASU: what is the "typical" schedule (Mayo vs Downtown)?

    smilinjen replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just graduated from the ASU/Mayo program in August. I loved it - smaller class size than downtown (we had 20, but they increased it for the next round to 28-30) and most of our instructors were...

14. Grand Canyon University

    smilinjen replied to AZblondie's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks Angel and On The Path :) Angel, what's the latest with your school challenges? How'd the TEAS go? Weren't you applying for a summer program

15. ASU Summer of 2011 applicants!

    smilinjen replied to nursingstudent21's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I talked to someone yesterday too and he said they were beginning the processing yesterday or today.... Who knows what that means other than they just started working on it.... Not sure when it'll be...