PhoenixGirl

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  1. NCLEX wait?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's how mine worked. THey turned grades in, made sure everyone's accounts were paid, and sent the education stuff. *Finally* got my ATT today, after I sent my paperwork over 3 weeks ago. Now the...

  2. NCLEX wait?

    PhoenixGirl posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I turned in my app and money to the state board and the testing ctr last week. Got my post card back and called my school. THey said they sent my certificate of completion last week which was all I...

  3. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    PhoenixGirl replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once ticked off a nurse at a facility we were doing clinical at. The nurse made some comment about how GWB was the greatest president we'll ever have. And it was this reflex, I made a face. And she...

  4. starting rate of lpn?

    PhoenixGirl replied to purie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    See, now your making me nervous because I am checking my email like a crazy woman and have not gotten it

  5. starting rate of lpn?

    PhoenixGirl replied to purie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey there! I'm not sure but if you would like the chief clinical officers DIRECT phone number she told me I am allowed to give it out to potential referrals. I also have some clinical info and their...

  6. starting rate of lpn?

    PhoenixGirl replied to purie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So far I'm still in their classroom portion of orientation. Their orientation is *really* thourough and informative. THey tell you so much. And the nurse educator is awesome. She doesn't just throw...

  7. How long is the wait?

    PhoenixGirl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I turned in my app and money to the state board and the testing ctr last week. Got my post card back and called my school. THey said they sent my certificate of completion last week which was all I...

  8. NCLEX wait?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yea my status is that I'm pending. FIrst, pending recieval of my certificate of completion (which my school claims to have mailed last week), then pending the passing of state boards. But I have to...

  9. starting rate of lpn?

    PhoenixGirl replied to purie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm starting at kindred as an lpn new grad (have to take the darn test first) at $18.65/hr. That's with no benefits. I like it because it's not a nursing home, it's a hospital. Just a different type...

  10. NCLEX wait?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Within a few days?! I did use my email addy when I registered with pearson because I got the registration confirmations afterwards. But no, I have not recieved my ATT yet. That is what I'm waiting...

  11. NCLEX wait?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I've registered and paid with pearson and sent my app and money to the state board. My school sent out the certificates last week, we graduated the week before that. So now the waiting game is...

  12. Smoking around child w/resp. problems

    PhoenixGirl replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Smoking around children, especially when they knowingly have a respiratory problem, is *insane* I just can't imagine why any adult would be so selfish. The health of his children have got to come...

  13. Looking for practice test questions

    PhoenixGirl replied to genhen's topic in General Students

    I'm studying for the nclex-pn also. I went to my local library that had some practice books with TONS of questions. I also signed up for www.kaplan.com It's $75 for 1000 questions. The questions are...

  14. Profound depression and Cancer

    PhoenixGirl replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Oncology

    Janice, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I knew you said he was sick (from the AZ board) and I sometimes read this board...I was very sorry to see your post. This has got to be so hard for you....

  15. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm just so confused on how to go about this. I've put in a few calls to nurse recruiters at different hospitals, and mostly gotten answering machines, or been told to fill out apps on the website. I...

  16. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I did my interview at MMC last week and it went really well. It was on 42, the med/surg trauma floor. I thought the area seemed really interesting and the nurse manager was very nice. I'm still...

  17. Has anyone taken BIO156 or CHM130 @ Rio??

    PhoenixGirl replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Study the essay questions a lot every week. Do the reading and *understand* the concepts. I took 156 @ Rio and chem in person. 156 is totally doable, just do the work and don't slack off. I've done...

  18. Best Hospital??

    PhoenixGirl replied to helpinghands's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nope, was not the st. lukes in tempe. Pls don't get discouraged though. The nurses at the st. lukes downtown were nice enough. And that is enough to make a nursing student happy. There are enough...

  19. Best Hospital??

    PhoenixGirl replied to helpinghands's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would personally stay away from the maryvale hospitals. Why do you say that? I did some clinicals there and actually liked the place! Found the nurses in the ER and OB professional and friendly....

  20. Ethel Bauer School of Nursing Phoenix

    PhoenixGirl replied to rcidro's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've heard the opposite. Of course this is all just people talking, not any info from the school itself. I've heard it's expensive, no waiting list, but their courses do not transfer. Best to call the...

  21. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm not even picky! I'd work anywhere, med/surg, telemetry, ortho, ANYWHERE! I just want to get in the door, kwim? I got a call from the St. Joes lady today and they scheduled me for an interview for...

  22. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You work there? What do you do? I called about the student luncheon (it's in my previous post) and now I'm wondering if I should still go. She said she would put me on the rsvp list, but for now since...

  23. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, this is Lu Ann in my new secret name, LOL. What I did to get the job at Good Sam was fill out the app online for a new grad RN. The very next day the recruiter called me. I was just starting...

  24. ? for Nurses who deal with nursing students

    PhoenixGirl replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently going through clinicals. IMO the best thing you can do is dive in and HELP! Ask them if they need you to do anything, also ask them if they have anything "new and exciting" for students...

  25. Best way to job hunt?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thrash- so how do I find out about their job fair or extern info? Call HR? CardiacRN-- how does one get in touch with a nurse manager? Would I have to call them on each specific floor they work on?...