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I’m currently a Clinical Research Nurse and its very difficult it get into clinical research. Many employers want you have to experience since there is a large regulatory component to research that you do not learn in nursing. I took a course at Cl...

So I just need to vent a bit about my last night. I've been off orientation for about a week and have had some pretty easy shifts, even leaving on time. Last night was the worst shift as of yet. I started out with four patients and felt pretty goo...

Phoenix, AZ Enrolled for RN-BSN starting Fall 2014 Passed NCLEX 6/11/2014 Applied to 1 job and was hired. I have been a PCA on my floor since the fall and worked very hard during this last year of nursing school to secure a job as an RN after I fini...

I just wanted to share my experience as a PCA/CNA. I attained a PCA position during the last year of nursing school in hopes to gain an RN position once I finished. In my market it is very difficult to get a acute new grad position without networki...

So just an update to let everyone know that I did PASS!!! I took my exam on 6/11 and only had 75 questions. I didn't count the amount of SATA but I felt like at least 40% of the exam included these questions. It seemed that if I felt that I answer...

Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed information and kick out 2 of the answers in a short amount o...

Today I sat for the NCLEX. It was tough to say the least many SATA and a few drag and it shut off at 75 questions. I tried to register for another exam and I got the good pop up. I can't believe that I'm done with this sucker. It was tough but I ...

Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed information and kick out 2 of the answers in a short amount...

I applied to the med/surg and my status is still "application received" I guess I didn't make the cut. It was worth a shot.

No. My status is application accepted.

Speaking from experience, if you want to increase your chances of getting an acute RN position after school, work in a hospital as a Tech while in school. I've been working for almost a year as a PCA and it has helped me land a RN position on my sam...

Mine says "application received" as well.

For you to apply to the Critical Care position you have had to work in Critical Care as a PCA, ED Tech or some other support staff. Unfortunately it is to late to apply, they only opened up the dates to apply for 3 days. I'm currently working in a ...

I have also applied to the med/surg position. It seems like a great opportunity and I guess they hire both BSN and ADN's, but we shall see. I'm currently finishing up my ADN in 4 weeks!

So I heard though the grapevine that Banner is no longer hiring ADN new grads. I wanted to see if my fellow peeps out there heard anything. I wanted to get a PCT jobs with Banner in hopes of getting hired on once I've completed my RN. But if Banne...

I'm attending Central Arizona College and I'm working full time 3 12 hour shifts as a PCA (patient care assistant). It is doable but you have to be able to process information quickly. If it takes you awhile to grasp disease process or it takes you ...

I just wanted to give an update with my Banner interview. I received an offer and accepted the position. This position could lead to a new grad RN position in May when I graduate. I'll be working on a Med/Surg floor that mostly has post-op then med...

You can get hired at Banner with a ADN but you must have been working as a PCA while attending nursing school (ADN), also they would like you to be enrolled in a RN-BSN program once you have completed your ADN. So it is possible but its difficult to...

I do believe you can get a new grad job at a valley hospital by working as a PCA/PCT while in school. You must be enrolled in a RN-BSN program like NAU so that you can start completing the BSN once you are finished with your ADN. I'm interviewing a...

Well I had my 1st interview with Banner and did well enough to get a 2nd interview for a PCa position in Med/Surg. Seems like a very busy floor but it will be worth it to gain some good experience. I'm also attending my last year of nursing school s...

Well I got a call from Banner and I have a phone interview this week. Just FYI you MUST know someone at Banner who can contact the hiring manager for you. I'll keep you guys posted as the interview process progresses.

I would get your CNA and try to network yourself a PCT job in a hospital, if at all possible. To land a job anywhere it takes networking and luck. If you are able to work as a PCT while attending school either at Maricopa or CAC you will have a hig...

I think Banner requires you to know someone there to get a job. I have applied many times just for PCT positions and have never even had a call back. Such is luck.

There are programs that allow ADN students in their 3rd or 4th block to enroll in a RN-BSN program. You need approval from the ADN school to do so but I'm starting my RN-BSN degree in the spring while still completing my 4th block of the ADN program...

Yes from what I've heard from those who work at Banner they will not hire you unless you have a BSN. I'm not sure being enrolled in a BSN program would help but it might. I just don't want to be one of those new grads still looking for a job 9-12 m...