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  1. Advice for NA Cert exam???

    PhoenixGirl replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I found it easy as pie! THe written threw me a little, but I ended up getting high scores on the 5 area's they grade it. 3- 100s, and 2- 90s. I think I was just nervous. Did you get that sheet where...

  2. LPN to RN programs in Phoenix

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your family being sick. I hope everything is okay now! Must have been stressful while going through NS. I was finishing up some prereqs while in the CNA class, and it was hectic....

  3. I start PC nursing program in 2 weeks, any advice?

    PhoenixGirl replied to Jennette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am in block one at southwest skill ctr (estrella mountain cc in avondale) and I'm finding it to be time consuming, but also not as hard as I thought. I thought it would be almost impossible (i also...

  4. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

    PhoenixGirl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me for this question because I'm still a student nurse and haven't researched this issue a lot... But doesn't such cheap coverage like that (89/year) mean that it is pretty much highly...

  5. LPN to RN programs in Phoenix

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for your input! Did you work as an LPN at all until you got your RN? How did you feel about the courseload of doing the prereqs while you were doing the LPN program? I think it might be...

  6. Can Anybody Give Me Info On St Josephs In Phoenix

    PhoenixGirl replied to madwife2002's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm a student...so I've never worked there. But I talk to lots of people about different hospitals they've worked at. I've heard good things about St. Joes. My good friend also delivered her baby...

  7. Anyone take Bio202 at Rio?

    PhoenixGirl replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had someone named Jennifer (can't remember last name) for bio201 at Rio and she was so nice and I was able to do well on her essays. I am contemplating whether or not I should take 202 at Rio...

  8. Are there any schools in Phoenix besides ASU that offer MSN programs?

    PhoenixGirl replied to klone's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not sure about CNM, but u of p online has a masters program. And I think if you work for Banner, you can take the classes there at the hospital, because they have classes at various times. I beleive...

  9. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    PhoenixGirl replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    I am in nursing school and recently started working pool in LTC/rehab as a cna. I have been very surprised at the things I've seen. Some CNA's are *awesome* and some are just complete jerks. The other...

  10. What clinical skills are covered during Block I?

    PhoenixGirl replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mine is the same as the above poster. We are accelerated so we are learning the IV and phlebotomy stuff right before block two, so that we can go straight in and do those skills during

  11. GCC PT program and Study Tips!

    PhoenixGirl replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thrash-- Hey there! Well, I am in the block 1 right now also (as you know Estrella CC), but not sure how much help I can be to you! We will have to pass study tips back and forth. I am doing Patho...

  12. ? about cc's date/time stamps

    PhoenixGirl replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Okay, I get it, thanks for explaining. I wonder if you will only get a 1 semester wait then, since you got such a good stamp. And what if you don't get in after one semester, do you have to reenter...

  13. ? about cc's date/time stamps

    PhoenixGirl replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just out of curiousity, where did you apply? Sorry, I'm of no help. I in the nursing program at Estrella SWSC. It was a waiting list. How does the date/time stamp stuff work at the rest of the...

  14. Need inspiration...did you love your clinicals? Because I don't

    PhoenixGirl replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Most people don't love clinicals but can muddle through. I think your situation sounds especially stressful which is why you can't enjoy your clinicals at all. I bet after you quit this second job you...

  15. Average CNA salary?

    PhoenixGirl replied to pdpeanut's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Phoenix I started at a rehab/ltc place and am making $10.75/hr. I know hospitals pay CNAs less, a girl in my nursing program is making 9.38/hr at a hospital. But, she has a lower patient ratio...

  16. Anyone get their "CNA" in Arizona??

    PhoenixGirl replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had the same skills as the previous poster. It was nervewracking but what helps is when you get your test date they send you this sheet with the possible skills you might be tested on, and exactly...

  17. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    PhoenixGirl replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm still a student so I'm unsure how all this works but... How is she able to reserve all the rooms around here, what about other patients that could possibly need them? I know a lot of these...

  18. male labor and delivery nurses

    PhoenixGirl replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you should go for it if you want to! There are male ob/gyns so why shouldn't there be male l&d nurses? And male nurses can take care of women and babies all over the hospital so again, why...

  19. Banner Health to lay off 145 from Valley hospitals

    PhoenixGirl replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    whoa that's surprising! I bet as it grows more on the west side the hospital will do better. It seems like everyday I see a new field becoming a new homes or shopping. What gives? Is west valley...

  20. GCC students??

    PhoenixGirl replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thrash- you start this fall right? Please do let me know more details about the PT program if/when you begin! I'm seriously thinking about doing the PT program while working PT as an LPN after my...

  21. Quick -- where can I live in Phoenix?

    PhoenixGirl replied to Aurora's topic in Arizona Nursing

  22. Hows the job market for new grads?

    PhoenixGirl posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am in the first block of MCC's nursing program. I just got a prn cna job at freedom plaza. I've noticed it's difficult to get into a hospital as a tech (maybe that's because I can't go to any job...

  23. Hows the job market for new grads?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They start two classes a year, may and then I think september. 30 spots in each class. My class only has like 26 or so though. People drop. It's crazy that it happens, because you spend so much time...

  24. Quick -- where can I live in Phoenix?

    PhoenixGirl replied to Aurora's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What are the cross streets for that place, do you know? Then I might be able to be of more help if I know what area you are talking

  25. Hows the job market for new grads?

    PhoenixGirl replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep, I'm in the LPN program over at Estrella Mountain. It is technically called southwest skill ctr. I want to attend some of these job fairs that I hear about when I call these places, but they are...