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Hi all, I also went MSC and my feeling mirror those of Elliebelle. I am just a little bit bitter after having wasted so many hours and paid three times the tuition of other CCs in Maricopa County. I also went onto block 3 and though it was a breeze, how boring it was to repeat all of the content and clinicals. I am an RN now and I feel like a rock star. I have lots of job opportunities and have almost doubled my salary. However, the only reason I would recommend this school is that there is no wait list. If you are not desperate for a change, consider waiting for a seat at one of the other Maricopa CC's. I have to be honest, on my worst days I reflect on my experience at MSC and feel some sort of consolation. I think to myself.."things could be worse, at least I'm no longer a student at MSC!"

Thanks for the tip. I have applied to many place and keep getting rejected due to not having a year of RN experience. I have applied to all of the hospitals with psych. If you can think of any treatment centers in the area that may not be advertising please let me know. I appreciate your help. :)

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would have an idea of how long hospitals typically take to call applicants. Specifically, do you know how the hiring process is at College hospitals? How long should I wait, or do you think I should try to start contacting people?

To be perfectly honest, Phoenix is not LVN friendly (LPNs here). Most of the hospitals have laid off their LPNs and won't hire anymore. At the place I work, I was the last LPN to be hired. Only LTC jobs here. LPNs are not respected here; in fact people frequently call them "low pay nurses." Sorry to have to tell you that, but I would consider another state where you would get the respect and jobs you deserve.

The market is great here...lots of positions both in hospitals and outpatient. If you have a specific idea of what kind of job you want I could make suggestions.

Yes I'm just intimidated by all the postings that are saying it has been so difficult to get jobs even for experienced nurses in California. I don't have any connections in LA like I do here in Phoenix so I'm worried... but trying to stay positive. Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you posted.

Thanks for the suggestion! I appreciate your help.

I have worked in psych for about five years, as a social worker in an outpatient clinic and as a tech in a psych hospital. I recently became an LPN, then an RN last month. I have about a year of experience working as an LPN in an adolescent psych inpatient treatment center. I am now an RN for the same facility. My husband just got a job in the LA area (Torrance) and I would like to be able to move with him, however, due to lack of experience I'm afraid of not being able to find a job. Does anyone know of any specific hospitals or treatment centers that are hiring and that would hire someone with with little or no RN experience. Any places that are open to hiring someone with experience in the field? Any suggestions would be appreciated.