Calzonan RN

Calzonan RN

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  1. Just moved here, where is the great RN pay at?

    Calzonan RN replied to mytoon38's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Right now CR's NICU is a level 2. They are in the process of changing to a level 2eq, though. I have a friend who works in the NICU there and she said at this time they are not hiring, things have...

  2. Block IV advice...

    Calzonan RN replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We had that same problem and lost 6 people out of 23. The important thing is to stay on top of everything, one missing assignment can fail you. Also, study for the tests like you've never studied...

  3. I'm done!!

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    i finally finished my preceptorship and am finally done with nursing school. never thought i'd get through it at times, it's been a rough long road. my preceptorship was at a hospital that was the...

  4. I'm done!!

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mary- I wish I had that sense of relief and relaxation right now!! I actually started orientation last week, the day after my preceptorship ended, so I worked 8 days straight, had one day off and...

  5. RIO Salado online ??

    Calzonan RN replied to scarlet's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Are you planning on taking the classes while still being out of state? If so, then how will you complete your clinicals? You have to be in state to do your clinicals, so although I don't know for...

  6. Banner vs. CHW?

    Calzonan RN replied to mysunshines0307's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've worked for Banner (as an extern) and have now just accepted a position at Chandler Regional (as a new grad). I have friends who work for both companies as well. One of the main deciding factors...

  7. Lots of questions!

    Calzonan RN replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on getting into nursing school, that's quite an accomplishment. I can tell you a little about my experience. After my second semester of nursing school I became an 'extern' at a...

  8. Preceptorships

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    We were finally placed today, and it's starting to feel like school is almost over!!! I ended up getting my first choice for unit (L&D) but at a hospital that wasn't even one of our six choices...

  9. Preceptorships

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just wanted to update everyone on my preceptorship. My school had us do 9 shifts instead of 7, so I've got three more to do. I've already done 6 and will finish on Sunday. That means I'll be DONE...

  10. New grad pay? I heard they were increasing it.

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    One of my classmates said that the local hospitals are going to increase the new grad pay by about $1/hr, has anyone else heard this? Also, I thought it might be nice for those of us that are getting...

  11. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    Calzonan RN replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Boomerfriend, Remember, most of the hospitals will not only pay your tuition for Kaplan, they'll pay you to take the class as well, so if you feel like you need more, you might want to look into it....

  12. Preceptorships

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One of my really good friends is going to couplet care at St. Joes, maybe you'll run into her!! You'll love it there!! I really love St. Joes, it's a great hospital. I just wish it were closer to...

  13. Internships in Arizona?

    Calzonan RN replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Most of the hospitals have an extern program, but it's not specifically for the summer. They want you to work there during the school year as well, at a minimum of one day a pay period. CHW has a...

  14. New grad pay? I heard they were increasing it.

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I talked to a couple of different hospitals and here's what I was told... St. Joes $23.60/hr Chandler Regional/Mercy Gilbert $24.10/hr Banner $24.25/hr. St. Joes offers a Kaplan review course on site...

  15. New Student in Az

    Calzonan RN replied to AzMom81's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You know, I'm pretty sure they have just a regular BSN program as well. I'm not 100% sure, when I looked into GCU I already had a BS so I was looking into the accelerated BS-BSN program they offered....

  16. New Student in Az

    Calzonan RN replied to AzMom81's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took a lot of my pre-req's at Rio and really enjoyed it (but it was a lot of hard work). I would think long and hard about actually going to the nursing school there, if it's even still around...

  17. A broke RN need some information on pay.

    Calzonan RN replied to John123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you're looking for a nice area to live, the Gilbert area has great schools and a real family atmosphere (lots of parks, things to do for kids, great rec centers). There are two brand new hospitals...

  18. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    Calzonan RN replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Everyone I know has recommended this book over all others, so it was the first one I bought. I bought another one because it has a CD for PDA's (which didn't work) and then the Kaplan because a...

  19. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    Calzonan RN replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, one test left to go (the final)!! Can't wait until this is over, this semester has been brutal. Over half our class was failing before this last test, I'm sure it's still the same, the test...

  20. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    Calzonan RN replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey guys!!! Remember when we were all waiting for our admittance? OM gosh it seems like yesterday, but then it seems like forever ago. Some hospitals will pay for you to take an NCLEX class. I know...

  21. Almost finished and starting to interview (yikes!!) Need advice!

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow, it's almost a reality, at least it's starting to feel more real, that I'll be graduating in less than two months. It's been such a long road!!! I've already applied at a couple of hospitals and...

  22. double pay for overtime in Phoenix

    Calzonan RN replied to markas214's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know Chandler REgional also pays double time for overtime, and a lot of times they also pay an incentive as well. My friend was getting $250 for coming in and double time as well. Plus CHW usually...

  23. Any job fairs coming up?

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know that MCC schools are having their open house in October, and will have a lot of recruiters there (at least that's what I've been told) but does anyone know of any job fairs for nursing that are...

  24. Any job fairs coming up?

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks everyone, for your replies!! I've already started looking for a job, I figure L&D is going to be pretty hard to get into, even as an L&D extern, so the sooner the better. PLUS it would...

  25. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    Calzonan RN replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For those of you that need to take out large loans for nursing school, have you considered Southwest? Their nursing loans are almost no interest if you work in AZ or FL after graduation!! Plus if...