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  1. Phoenix New Grad Positions 2016

    Hi BrittanyAlyson13! Congratulations on graduating nursing school and passing the NCLEX...WELL DONE! Best feeling ever right? I PM'd
  2. Phoenix New Grad Positions 2016

    Hi Kk! I realize this post is older now, but wanted to check in and see if you were able to secure a new grad
  3. Meals on demand

    Hi! I work nights as a CNA and used to struggle with this so I made some adjustments. I got a huge bag of unsalted plain almonds from Costco, low sodium/sugar granola bars, oatmeal, cut fruit and...
  4. Do your teachers round up grades?

    In my program, they did not round up. And as another poster mentioned, I also know of a few that were dropped from the program even within a tenth of a point. They have to draw the line somewhere and...
  5. missed orientation

    For my program, orientation was mandatory. If you didnt show up, it was considered forfeiting your spot and it was given to an alternate. Best to check with school. Nursing school focuses a lot on...
  6. ATT long wait..

    I am a major control freak. But, its out of my control right now. We are now at the mercy of the board so no sense in driving myself crazy. They have everything they need to complete my file until I...
  7. ATT long wait..

    Yes. I am in CA though and I didnt/dont expect to have ATT for a while. Try not to stress about the ATT. That is the least of my worries. I will take this "extra" wait time to review and relax. It...
  8. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    I also didnt take the pharm course. I do not feel it "needed". You will get plenty of pharm in first semester. 2nd-4th, pharm is built into your theory curriculum. I would focus more on completing any...
  9. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    Erikkkkkkkkkk! Congrats
  10. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    @mom, I am not sure what the alternates are required to do, etc. I think they talk about it at the info
  11. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    Dont trip out about it at ALL! Its very simple math. And like I said, you will have 3 attempts to pass it. No one in my cohort ever failed out because of the calc exam. You will have one for each...
  12. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    Congrats you guys!!!!! So happy the wait is over. Mom2livryaneli....do not give up hope and be sure to attend the information session. COC sends out acceptance letters earlier than most colleges. What...
  13. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    I am Happy to! First semester here it goes.....For the first 6 weeks, you will have two classes. Pharm and theory. Pharm is 2 days, theory is 1 day and the remaining 2 days are skills lab. I think...
  14. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    You will get out of it what you put into it. Study any chance you get! I work and go to school. If you are committed to it, you will be just
  15. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    When I applied for Fall 2014, I did not have any healthcare experience. While i think it does offer you some point(s), its not heavily
  16. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    Yessssssssss! If you have any questions, feel free to private message me as I will be happy to answer. I was in your shoes once and we are all in this
  17. College of the Canyons Fall 2016

    Hi everyone! Good luck with your applications! Any day now you will hear! I am in my 4th semester and it is an honor and a privilege to attend COC RN program. I am blown away every day at how great...
  18. Types of questions in nursing school.

    Hello! I am in my 4th semester and while most questions are "best answer" or SATA, if you read the question properly and apply critical thinking, you should be fine. Nursing school and NCLEX exam are...
  19. How do you clean your nursing shoes?

    Hi! Same as previous posting. I have wipes in my car and flip flops in my trunk. I wipe my shoes after putting on my flip flops and keep them in the trunk. Then I switch when I start the next
  20. non see through white scrub tops

    Hi! We wear white scrub tops. Cherokee brand. I am always cold in hospitals so I wear a long sleeve undershirt. And as others have suggested, a white non long sleeve undershirt if you dont get
  21. What is passing for your nursing program?

    75% or higher on theory and clinical. Dosage exam
  22. Hurst/LaCharity/NCSBN Scores???

    Congrats!!! I graduate in May and purchased the 15 week NCSBN review today. Excited to get started but dreading the real exam. Lol. Our school had us pay for Kaplan which we will use after we...
  23. CNA first job offer!!

    Congrats!
  24. Scared took my nclex today!

    Congraaaattttsssss! Im starting my final semester next month and I have finally started studying foR NCLEX. I purchases a few mnemonic books for pharm and patho because I refuse to reread 900...
  25. CNA first job offer!!

    Hello! Well, I cant tell you which to choose without knowing you personally. However, I am a CNA on a tele/neuro floor and LOVVVVE it. My night is always random. But goes like this mostly....1900:...