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  1. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    pitaya replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate

  2. Anyone else do this while studying?

    pitaya replied to WKredz5's topic in General Students

    I think talking aloud helps a lot. I recorded the med-surg lectures. I could never pay attention in class...put me in a class of 30-some people and I cannot pay attention for the life of me, but once...

  3. Tell me about your study group/study sessions

    pitaya replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    When I first started nursing school, I thought that people would want to study together, but that was often not true. For my first degree, I would meet up with friends at the library or coffee shops...

  4. Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    pitaya replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    I don't think the majority of people fail. In a class of about 32 people, we lost about 3 due to

  5. New grad nurse residencies in Tucson.

    pitaya replied to pitaya's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks, I've looked into the one at UMC, but right now they are only accepting contracted new grads. I haven't found any other new grad residencies in the city, or any other hospitals that will hire...

  6. Abrazo new-grad residency program

    pitaya replied to magnoliophyte's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you. I want to apply, but I don't graduate until August, so I don't know if I qualify, because I haven't passed NCLEX

  7. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    pitaya replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does anyone know how many of the 2011 August accelerated UofA nursing grads have contracts with UMC?! I did not graduate from the UofA's nursing program, but from another accelerated BSN program, but...

  8. How to deal with blood and guts

    pitaya replied to Melly01mel's topic in General Students

    I almost fainted about a year ago when I saw an NG tube being put into a close relative. Today I put an NG tube into a patient and was nowhere close to fainting. :) Also, for months, I thought I was...

  9. Exhausted... lost all momentum... one more to go...

    pitaya replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way! Just less than a month to go here, but I don't want to do anything anymore. I'm tired. So

  10. I will review 5 RN resumes today

    pitaya replied to Double-Helix's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is so kind of you. I am applying for nurse residencies and I would appreciate it if someone were to look at mine, but it looks like you're already topped off with 5, but if you have any desire to...

  11. RN-BSN or RN-MSN someone help!

    pitaya replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with you that it is better to know why you're getting a master's than to get it just because it looks better than a bachelor's. People in my nursing program seem to push master's degrees a...

  12. Nursing school or social life... Can't I have both?

    pitaya replied to Kayla34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and was pretty involved with activities. Now I'm getting a second degree in nursing and all I have time for is nursing school. I honestly don't...

  13. How important is being physically fit in Nursing?

    pitaya replied to IntelCorei72600k's topic in General Students

    I am not overweight, but my upper body and arms are really weak and I have a very hard time lifting patients. I have decided that I need to start weightlifting so I can handle patients more...

  14. 32 days and counting, Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

    pitaya replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    congrats on almost finishing! i am done in a few weeks, too. but how did you apply and pay for the nclex already? i was under the impression that we had to wait until school was finished to do that?...

  15. Used Books

    pitaya replied to marathonmama's topic in General Students

    I second superV. Go with

  16. Phoenix Children's Hospital New Grad Program (GAPP) Summer 2011

    pitaya replied to KBnurse2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh no...I just saw that you have to have an NCLEX testing date set up by August 1st in order to apply for this new cohort. I won't be done with my classes until August 3rd and I know they need my...

  17. Phoenix Children's Hospital New Grad Program (GAPP) Summer 2011

    pitaya replied to KBnurse2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my gosh, you're right, they did JUST post that! Thank you soooo much for the info!!!! I am going to apply right away. Any idea how competitive it is? I really want a job in

  18. Good place to get first stethoscope?

    pitaya replied to soraji's topic in General Students

    I second the notion that you should pay more for one that's comfortable and actually allows you to hear heart and lung sounds! I don't know how people hear anything on those cheapos. LOL And I also...

  19. Very small nursing schools?

    pitaya replied to TPtogo's topic in General Students

    Good luck! My graduating BSN class has about 30 people, so 83 does not seem small to me. And age ain't nothin' but a

  20. Phoenix Children's Hospital New Grad Program (GAPP) Summer 2011

    pitaya replied to KBnurse2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone know when the next cohort for Phoenix Children's starts? I don't graduate until August, so I missed the last start

  21. Nursing Care Plan books

    pitaya replied to juniorminty's topic in General Students

    Ackley's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook is by faaaar the best! I had another one before that and was super confused. Ackley cleared it up for me.

  22. Who else is studying on July 4th?

    pitaya replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Yup, summer school is in full swing, but I like summer school because that means I'll be done by fall! Just think of how much sooner you'll be done because you do take summer

  23. Last semester! Don't feel any smarter??

    pitaya replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I am in my last semester and I feel the same way!!! I have good grades, but I feel like I don't really know anything?! It's quite

  24. What do you listen to while studying

    pitaya replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    Awesome! Even if I know the words to the songs, Owl City's music is still not as distracting as other music for some reason, but it sets a good atmosphere.

  25. Associates vs Bachelors Degree

    pitaya replied to ysin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN...there are several accelerated BSN programs out there that would allow you to get that second bachelor's degree in something like 12-18 months. My program is 15 months. I've been looking for jobs...