phxgoddess

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1. New Grad??? Salary??

   phxgoddess replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Arizona is a "right to work" state. They tend to enjoy breaking unions here. I married a Cheesehead and suddenly the cold north is looking good to

2. AZ and glendale is pretty sweet.

   phxgoddess replied to sweetpea839's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Welcome to Arizona! I'm a native, but I married a Cheesehead. I hate to tell you this but... the Grand Canyon is more than 2 hours away. It's a LONG drive to a really big hole in the ground. If you...

3. Nclex Nightmare

   phxgoddess replied to MCG25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   most of the people I have talked to had the test shut off at 75 or so. It only took me an hour and I was afraid I went too fast, but I passed. You only have to have more right than wrong - in all...

4. I am a RN!!!

   phxgoddess replied to Pocamom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   whooooo hooooo. me too. I took the test on Tuesday and the "pending testing" was cleared the next morning. (we just check the state board website here and it's a quick way to find out). My license is...

5. Past DUI?

   phxgoddess replied to phxgoddess's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Dear Yellowsunshine, Thank you for sharing your story and for being so open. I'm at a loss for words on what to say. There is nothing anyone can say to take away the pain of a loss such as yours. I...

6. Asu?

   phxgoddess replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona Nursing

   It appears all your questions have been answered by others on the board. I am in the midst of the organization nightmare that is the first semester. First thing you should do is get some BIG Notebooks...

7. Asu?

   phxgoddess replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona Nursing

   ASU west was my first choice because I wanted the accelerated program. The seats at Main tend to fill up first and are harder to get. There are people who have continued to work. I only work 10 hrs a...

8. Asu?

   phxgoddess replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona Nursing

   RE: your GPA, I would recommend going to see the advisors in the School of Nursing. (Talk to Cecila) They opened up more seats on both the main campus and ASU West, which is where I went. More seats...

9. Past DUI?

   phxgoddess replied to phxgoddess's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I was able to get my fingerprint clearance, but it has a driving restriction on it. I can only direct you towards the Arizona Board for any further questions. (if you are in AZ. If not - contact your...

10. Backround Check Before Nursing School

    phxgoddess replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    You need to contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you want to be licensed. Doing this early, will hopefully save you a lot of problems later on. Good luck. on the subject of background...

11. Past DUI?

    phxgoddess replied to phxgoddess's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I sent an email to the Arizona State Board of Nursing. This was the reply: DUI? It depends. When you apply for licensure in AZ you have to answer 2 questions: Are you currently under investigation...

12. Past DUI?

    phxgoddess posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does anyone know if having a DUI in the past will make getting an RN or a job in the health care field impossible or difficult? One hears rumors, but I'm looking for information on any barriers that...

13. Asu?

    phxgoddess replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona Nursing

    GCU's Samaritan College of Nursing http://www.allnursingschools.com/schools/ID69/ I have to admit, I never looked into Grand Canyon - so I can only defer to the website. I never said it was easier...

14. Asu?

    phxgoddess replied to chuckcamp's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was just accepted into the fall program. ASU opened more seats, but I believe there were also more applicants. My gpa was 3.59; my NET was 1.65 - giving me an "admit score" of 5.240. I barely made...