Jennette

Hey fellow Nurses, I just wanted to share because I am sure some of you are having or have had the same experiences as me. Working busy 12 hour shifts, I never really had time to eat so I would graze all day on junk food that families brought in and then hit the drive through on the way home. Too tired to even think about trying to prepare a healthy meal for the next shift...Ugh before I knew it I had packed on the pounds, a lot of them feeling miserable I was desperate to get my health back.... I started this incredible program, I eat healthier than I probably have in my life. I love the convenience at work as well. I do 2 shakes a day, which is great because we have a little blender at work, quick and easy and packed with protein and pure nutrition. Then one meal between 400 -600 calories and two 100 calorie snacks. I am so happy to report that I have lost 35lbs and feel amazing. My point is as Nurses we are so busy caring for others that we put ourselves on the backburner. We sacrifice our health for others, it's not fair to us or our families! Just remember to take care of yourself, because you are the only you, you got :)

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I had the same problem I started and dropped Algebra twice, It was the only class left before I could apply. The third time, I stuck it out showed up to every class, did the homework and still did lousy on the tests. I told the teacher that I had huge math anxiety and I just needed to pass so I could go on to nursing. He told me I should go see the school counselor, now I thought he was crazy. It was apparent Algebra was his life! Anyway, somehow I got a "C", I was truley shocked, my point is go to class, don't drop, talk to the teacher and yes, get a tutor.. Good luck to you! It will Happen, trust me, I will graduate from the Nursing Program May 11th and am counting down the day's.

Are you kidding, the "lesser ambitious folks" If only it were that simple, Running around getting immunizations, CPR certified, transcripts and fingerprint clearance. Go ahead, take your foot out of your mouth !

I am so happy for you!!! congratulations! Jennette

Hi Deanna, In block one they took a list of where we live and what our first choice for clinical would be. They were good about putting us closest to home. There are ten people in each clinical. I go wed and thur 6:30 - 2:00, we have to go in on Tuesday before and pick a pt. then we come home and research their diagnosis, and the meds that they are on so we can pass them the next day, It is alot of work! But you learn so much! Let me know if you have any more ??'s, I know it is so exciting, I still cant believe that I am in it! Jennette

Congratulations! I am in block one at PC, I love it the instructors, are really nice, sometimes a little unorganized, but overall awesome. I have learned so much in the last 2 months, it's crazy. Block one is pretty easy, I think.. I am now doing clinicals at PV, wow it sure is eye opening, but I do love it. Go into PC website, go to dept and programs, scroll down on right to nursing, go into yellow box on right to course outline, go to block one and there you go, thats what you will be doing, all the powerpoints are right there! anyway let me know if you have any questions. Jennette

This is so exciting, I cant wait to log on here tomorrow and hear that you all got in. I am at Phoenix college, block 1. I remember checking the computer constantly and then when I wasnt looking I got an email from PC wanting to know if I would like to accept their offer to their nursing program. OMG, dancing around and jumping for joy, finally, and now I am here and it still seems a little sureal, in two weeks I start clinicals at PV hospital, imagine me able to change dressings, pass meds, give injections and start IV's, OMG! The way ours worked was once you are in they do the registering, but they dont have multiply hours available. So I am not sure how yours will work. As far as clinicals, our instructors where great in getting us in to the hospitals that were closest to us.They did say next semester would be different you go where you are assigned and that is that. Good Luck to all of you, let us know as soon you can! Jennette:wink2:

Are you kidding?

On the news tonite they were saying that Brittney Spears is due any day and having her baby at Scottsdale North???????

Just a note I live in AZ and two years ago went to UCLA for a new and somewhat experimental surgery, which was a success. But I will tell you it was the worst hospital experience I have ever had. The nurses, when I could get one's attention, where incredibly rude and insensitive and acted like I was a major inconvenience to them. The surgeon was amazing but the hospital and staff were a horrifying experience. If I never go there again I will be happy.

As I sit here in the safety and comfort of my home in AZ. I can't even imagine what these people are going through. I certainly do not condone the violence, most of it senseless. Most of it motivated by fear and frustrations. To think that these people literally have no home, no car, no food, no ways of communication, no cell phones, no tv, no radio, no warmth, alone in a vast city, in complete darkness. We can watch it on TV and no what is going on and that help is on the way. They have no idea what is going on. They have literally been cut of from the "outside world" They are in fight or flight mode, and we know that when it comes to survival, people do crazy things. These people are alone and desperate to save themselves and their families. God only knows, what we would do put in that situation. Yes it would be best to work together, in a perfect world. But when your baby is hungry, what do you do. I don't know, it is such a sad situation. How will they recover from this, God only know's. my thoughts and prayers are with them:crying2:

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I am in block 1 at phoenix college, yesterday I had a dimensional analysis class. Thursday another D.A. class and then nursing orientaion after that. What time of day would be good to get on the live chat, AM or PM maybe later in the evening 8 or 9, I dont know let me know what you think. Jennette:)

I was thinking that every time that I go to live chat no one is in there. What if we set up a time to meet in there, It would be nice to have someone to chat with that is going through the same thing. I start program tommorrow, and would love the support, Let me know what you think. Jennette

I live in North Phoenix, it is centrally located with quick freeway access. I am about 15 minutes from St. Joe's. Scottsdale is expensive, but it is nice also. Doesnt matter where you go there are little area's that might be undesirable. Let us know specific area's tht you are looking at and between all of us, I am sure we could let you know, wether it's a good location or not. In regards to kindergarten, Paradise valley school district has many good schools and offer all day kindergarten, where as other districts do half day. How soon are you relocating. P.S. I see you are from the UK, I was born in Wolkingham, of course that was thirty some odd years ago. Anyway, keep us updated. Jennette:)

I would definately take A&P 1 this semester, so that you can take A&P 2 next semester. You need them both. During the summer take micro, you can even take it online, which I did it wasnt difficult. Rio Salado has online courses that start every 2 weeks. It works great when you have kids and/or time issues with work. I love online classes, I took Bio156, Micro, Patho, and some of the HCC classes online, You just have to be disciplined and self motivated, its easy to do really well, if you put in the time. I start RN program in less than a week, I cant wait!!! Good Luck Jennette:wink2:

I agree with Rebecca, Patho is so important, I cant imagine why they would do away with it. I learned so much information that I think is crucial to being a nurse. The CNA class too, was very informative and gives you a taste of what the medical field is like, if you have never been exposed to it. I loved it and saw and learned so much.

PV's nursing program? what is that all about, I didn't know they had one. I start Phoenix college nursing on the 15th, but live across the street from PV, wish I knew about that sooner.

I took it several months ago, and was really nervous about it. It turned out to be very easy although 3 people that were testing were CNA's that had recently failed, Don't forget to draw the curtain closed, you have to pretend. Don't forget to soak hands for bed bath and dont forget to chart urine or food intake/ outputs. You can't wash your hands to much. If you forget something, tell the instructor. But once you leave the patients room it's too late. It is easy the written is basically common sense. You will do fine! Good Luck Jennette:)

I applied in Oct, already new that Jan was full, If I remember correctly they dont start doing the "runs" on the applications until the next semester begins, so after January started they began the lottery again, They do it every Tuesday. I found out late January that I got in. I hope this makes sense. I think that when you check your application on line that there might be a phone number that you can call to see if and when they start processing applications, or call your nursing advisor where you took your prereq's. Hopefully after August semester starts you should know fairly soon. Make sure that the schools you applied for start in January, so tht you don't get passed by for that semester, change order of preference if need be. I'm sure you'll hear something soon!!!! Jennette

Good for you, that sounds like it will work out well. It took about four months after I applied to get accepted into PC, It is about 15 miles from my home I actually live rght across the street from Paradise Valley comm College, wanted to go there, but can't be too picky, I was ready to go where ever would have me, Block one is only three days a week Mon. 11:30 -2:30, wed and thursday 7-3, trying to coordinate my first grade son's schedule will be a challenge, but we will sort it out. We have to we have made it this far!!

Thanks for the encouragment, I know it will be hard but it will all be worth it in the end. I really am so excited to be using my brain again and learning new things, but I also know that it at times may be overwhelming, just got to hang in there, right? anyway thanks again. Where did you apply, and when?:)

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Hi everyone, I start block one at phoenix college on the 15th, I am kind of nervous and having some anxiety about the whole thing, don't get me wrong I am very excited and have waited a long time for this. I have a friend in block two at Grand Canyon and hear how incredibly hard it is all the time, she is studying 24 -7. She doesnt work and lives at home. I on the other hand am a single mom with a mortgage payment and a part time job. I could use any advise on how to keep it all together. Thanks, Jenn:uhoh21: