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  1. Class Schedules for GCC

    rzyzzy replied to Crystal74's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For my program, block 2 is tuesday and wednesday 8-4 for the first few weeks, then 2pm-6pm. Clinicals are on monday, thursday or friday (only one day, but there are 4 groups to pick from) , from 6:45...

  2. Class Schedules for GCC

    rzyzzy replied to Crystal74's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I pm'ed a copy of my current block 1 schedule. Since it's summer term, we did Saturday clinicals, but according to the school, they usually do them on a weekday. Pretty much, keep mon-fri 8am to 9:30...

  3. PMI Question

    rzyzzy replied to cori.contreras's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It seems like I saw a post that stated the max loan amount for undergrads was in the mid $50k range - it really seemed like a crazy amount of money to borrow for the amount of earning potential you'll...

  4. Getting back on track... but which track?

    rzyzzy replied to MATZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Others can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe MCCD wants a&p & bio credits to be less than two years old - just to apply to the RN program. As far as collecting certs...

  5. HESI A2 for the entrance exam study guide, Gateway

    rzyzzy replied to CAwant2be's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Now... I'm jealous...:) In student nurse format - "NANDA-esque".... , I will post my response and self-diagnosis.... "risk for" low performance on hesi test, r/t full bladder, d/t huge coffee...

  6. HESI A2 for the entrance exam study guide, Gateway

    rzyzzy replied to CAwant2be's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    You get to use the windows calculator through the entire test. And at least @ gateway, we didn't even take the bio section of the test. It sounds like you're well prepared, get some sleep - don't...

  7. Gateway HUC program or CNA?

    rzyzzy replied to Francpants's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Alright, it looks like the majority says, "get your CNA", but ... having just a little experience doing CNA work, I'll give you two words to think about, that no one has mentioned to you so far in...

  8. Gateway Fast Track LPN - after 1 month-my experiences

    rzyzzy replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Let me see if I can answer your questions... Don't worry about Iv's @ all - they're part of block 2...needles... Yeah, we covered those in the second week I think, and there are some gel-pillows that...

  9. Gateway Fast Track LPN - after 1 month-my experiences

    rzyzzy replied to rzyzzy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm lucky - the wife has a good job, so I'm able to go without work for now at least, but there are quite a few who are working in the program, and it is do-able. The big thing is not get yourself...

  10. Gateway HUC program or CNA?

    rzyzzy replied to Francpants's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just began NS last month, and have no knowledge of the pay scale for HUC's, but I certainly wouldn't discourage you from getting that training - I can say that CNA is a demanding job, with a...

  11. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    rzyzzy replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't forget "nursing central" - another suite with similar content & pricing... All we really need at clinicals for block 1 is a drug book - there is no need to buy one of the "suites" to get...

  12. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    rzyzzy replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    LOL, definitely you do not need both (paid) apps - get the free versions before spending any money, and check out their websites for other free goodies. Also, be sure to go to amazon and look at the...

  13. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    rzyzzy replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I chose the 8gig touch because it's relatively cheap ($170~ish @ Costco), and there's about a billion apps for it, and like you've noticed - many clinical sites don't want phones or cameras on the...

  14. What software should you have on your laptop for nursing program?

    rzyzzy replied to WannaBeBanner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Many people in my class are carrying laptops, and that in itself is a great help, because most of the books in the book box can be downloaded to your pc, but you don't need any special software to...

  15. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    rzyzzy replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can begin the process 30-60 days before you actually complete the LPN program, but you can't take the nclex until the school notifies the BON that you passed your program, and the BON authorizes...

  16. LPNs

    rzyzzy replied to lovedk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    1000+ per year = 500/semester, and don't forget both summer terms make a semester as well. Add in evening classes, weekend only classes, "special" cohorts, and don't forget LPN's, since that was the...

  17. LPN adv. plcmt--is it worth it? (Long)

    rzyzzy replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm a current LPN student, and the director of the LPN program @ Gateway spoke to our class today, and advanced placement came up in the conversation. FWIW, as of now, no A/P student has had to wait...

  18. HESI A2 for the entrance exam study guide, Gateway

    rzyzzy replied to CAwant2be's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    They still use roman numerals in the textbook - I.E., cranial nerves. Seems silly to me too, since it's harder to learn the nerve's names than the numeral for

  19. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    rzyzzy replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You're correct - technically it isn't direct, however ASU has a transfer agreement for adn RN's from any of the Maricopa colleges that makes it pretty

  20. Any tips for running a great study group?

    rzyzzy posted a topic in General Students

    I just started LPN classes last week. Went in for the first test yesterday, spoke with a few other students, and all of us felt buried and unprepared. Anyway, the consensus was, we need a study...

  21. We need a hat!

    rzyzzy replied to K.P.A.'s topic in Male Nursing Students

    My

  22. LPNs

    rzyzzy replied to lovedk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've seen a couple of postings that said (some) facilities don't count lpn experience as "experience" for rn jobs. In Phoenix right now, any new grad nurse is going to have to have some luck &...

  23. Wondering about how long it takes for an AZ license?

    rzyzzy replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, I'm in Phoenix in a "fast track" lpn program that ends in December. If everything goes as scheduled, I can wear a nurse pin to the

  24. Wondering about how long it takes for an AZ license?

    rzyzzy replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in Arizona Nursing

    FWIW, I looked over the license application at the BON, and according to that, you're looking at 150 days minimum, 270 days maximum .. Don't forget to clear your calendar for the "Great Canadian...

  25. Should I take pathophysiology online?

    rzyzzy replied to Lmarko's topic in Arizona Nursing

    fwiw, there's an instructor at mcc who posts her patho lectures on itunes. i can't find the original thread anymore, but i copied the info on getting to those lectures below. they're really...