AZ_RN_2B

What a coincidence, I was just looking at Chandler Regional's listings before I read your message. They did not have any job postings for support staff in PT. Still keeping my fingers crossed that Banner will offer me the job I interviewed for earlier this week. It's in PT. But, at least a way to get my foot in the door. That way I can start trying to get in to their nursing program. Still considering Red Cross as quickest way to get the CNA pre-req out of the way. In the meantime, need to contact MCC's Nursing Advisor to see if that's an acceptable substitution for taking their class. Thanks for all the info you guys!

I'll second that thanks to Andrea for posting the website. Also agree that it's a bummer that it's just as expensive as the rest. Weekend option sounds more do-able with Red Cross. Congratulations on your pregnancy Bekah. I hope all is well. Hang in there and stick with it. My mom earned her bachelor's and attended MBA classes with three young children. Obviously, not full time. But, it can be done. :)

Glad to know I'm not alone. It gets frustrating knowing that this is the one thing that stands between me and being able to apply. I requested info from the AZ Red Cross. Will let you know the specifics when I get it in the mail. As for PMI, yipes, $800. Sounds like a lot of money to a newlywed on a tight budget. I will have to get back to you on the RSAA question....because I'm wondering the same thing. I did a search for it online, including the Mesa, AZ yellow pages, and came up with absolutely nothing. So, I will talk to my patient at her next appt and get the full name of the place. Until then, keep your heads up guys, we will make it through these "CNA class blues" one way or another! :)

Banner Health has a couple of different programs to help their employees with educational costs. To check them out, go to http://www.bannerhealth.com/channels/careers/Locations/arizona/special+programs.aspThey also formed an agreement with selected Maricopa Community Colleges re: nursing. To read the article about that, visit http://www.bannerhealth.com/channels/media/in+the+news/working+to+ease+nursing+shortage.asp I hope this helps!

Thanks for the info. I'd heard about the Red Cross offering classes...but didn't know they had so many options. Is the $600 due in full up front? Just curious because I'm a newlywed and money is kind of tight. Some good news since my original post though. I have an interview with Banner Baywood next week. If I can get my foot in the door there, they have a program that pays for nursing school. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the board. Just wanted to get some advice from AZ nurses/nursing students on the easiest way to solve my predicament. Here's the situation: I'm currently working as an exercise physiologist in an outpt physical therapy clinic. Already have a BS in biology and exercise science. But, want to make the change from PT to nursing. Current goal is to get RN (as quickly as possible, if there is such a thing, lol) and eventually work toward BSN. Thank goodness my transcripts from my BS degree cover just about all the pre-reqs. The only thing holding me back from being able to apply to MCC's RN program is the CNA class. My non-flexible work schedule/employer has left me unable to take the class at MCC for the last 3 semesters. Had a patient (who is a nurse) in PT the other day who told me to check out RSAA...that they offer a 4-5 wk CNA class...anyone heard of it?? Any other suggestions how to fulfill this requirement ASAP? Thanks, upfront, for the help! :)