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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...

  16. Grand Canyon University

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

    To update you guys, I applied for both ASU and GCU summer fast track programs in January. GCU changed their requirements for the COM class a few times between Jan. and Feb., ultimately telling me...

  17. BIO 202 and BIO 205 same semester? Good/bad idea?

    smilinjen replied to smilinjen's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For some reason I can't PM you. I took 202 at MCC and had ---- (the site won't allow more details). She was amazing! I've never seen a professor lecture so flawlessly or thoroughly off the top of her...

  18. BIO 202 and BIO 205 same semester? Good/bad idea?

    smilinjen posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm thinking about taking BIO 202 and BIO 205 next semester. Am I crazy? Those will probably be the only 2 classes I'll take. I might take Micro online through Rio Salado and A&P 2 at MCC....or...

  19. Future Nurse Seeking Expert College Advice

    smilinjen replied to Toe Knee's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Tony, The new multiplier system won't really begin to affect applicants right away. ASU has been telling people for years to do their pre-req's at the community colleges, so there are tons of...

  20. ASU Summer of 2011 applicants!

    smilinjen replied to nursingstudent21's topic in Arizona Nursing

    @student1984 - apparently I'm 0.0014 away from getting into Mayo. That's insane! I did put in for it too.... maybe I'll be an alternate if someone

  21. ASU Summer of 2011 applicants!

    smilinjen replied to nursingstudent21's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm super relieved to have gotten my acceptance letter today too! I felt pretty safe with a 5.71, but didn't want to count on it and get my hopes up and be confident because that makes for a further...

  22. Grand Canyon University

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

    Hi Angel, I'm applying for GCU's accelerated program for Summer 2011. I'm also applying for ASU's accelerated program that also starts in May 2011. I figure it can't hurt to try both and at least that...

  23. GCU or ASU??

    smilinjen replied to talenea88's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have been contemplating the exact same thing. I went to info sessions at both schools last week. ASU's accelerated program costs about $35,000 with books, tuition, and other expenses and is 16...

  24. BIO 202 and BIO 205 same semester? Good/bad idea?

    smilinjen replied to smilinjen's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took them both at the same time for the exact same reason, only to have Banner cancel their program! Then I decided to change course and took 3-8 week classes online to try to hurry up and get...

  25. BIO 202 and BIO 205 same semester? Good/bad idea?

    smilinjen replied to smilinjen's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, I did take BIO 202 and BIO 205 together last spring. When my teachers found out they looked at me like I was crazy when I told them and said "Good luck, you're going to need it" with a doubful...