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  1. New Hire Training in Banner & dignity health

    SuchAMuffin replied to summer23's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just started at Banner on Monday. Training is going to be at least 6-8 weeks. TONS of training plus classes and even more classes after your initial training is done. It seems

  2. Chandler/Gilbert Schedule

    SuchAMuffin replied to NurseCarrillo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I loved all my clincal sites through CGCC. We went to Banner desert, Cardons, Mayo, VA, Banner behavioral, and of course long term care. But it depends....not everyone has the same clinical...

  3. Grad MA WANTS TO MOVE TO ARIZONA is that a good idea? Far as housing and jobs and sch

    SuchAMuffin replied to MzgraduateMA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    MA pay can range depending on your experience and where you work. Id say an average range is about $9-$12 per hour but it really just

  4. Took NCLEX-RN Today!!

    SuchAMuffin replied to RubberDuckieLove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does it not show up on your stated Board of Nursing within 24 hours????? It does

  5. Advanced Placement LPN to RN Maricopa Community Colleges

    SuchAMuffin replied to mom-of-3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was in the accelerated program (block 1 and 4 and capstone in the summer) and we had several LPNs bridge over. However, I believe the only accelerated program left is at Gateway? I could be

  6. White Shoes for clinicals

    SuchAMuffin replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6160429579662009206?q=skechers+clogs&ved=0CBEQhC0oAQ&ei=ndSHU4T7AtK3yAS89YCYDQ i got these for clincals last year. i think they work great. easy to...

  7. New grad... Job Hunt

    SuchAMuffin replied to Scooter24's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This is what scares me the most! I graduate in just a few months and i know I want to apply to a BSN program soon after however, I want to secure a job before I continue my education. Mainly because I...

  8. Which community college for ADN?

    SuchAMuffin replied to MaryKayy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I currently go to CGCC and it is okay...don't have anything to compare it to. It has it's ups and downs but I would think all programs do. I would suggest maybe look into the CEP program as it looks...

  9. Chandler Gilbert Community College Nursing Program

    SuchAMuffin replied to doprider's topic in Arizona Nursing

    no problem

  10. Maricopa Nursing Program-Technology Questions

    SuchAMuffin replied to MomInMotion's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A lot of it depends on how you learn and study. I got the ebook package and I hate it. While it is easy to carry around (you can have it on up to 2 devices with the app or anything with internet...

  11. Easiest Place to take BIO 205?

    SuchAMuffin replied to ddane94's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you are around the East Valley area I recommend taking it at CAC Superstition campus in the evenings. The professor is really nice and friendly and most importantly WANTS people to pass her class....

  12. Chandler Gilbert Community College Nursing Program

    SuchAMuffin replied to doprider's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Maybe but I don't really know where its at right now The days and times may have changed but it was 0800-like 1150? then the extra classes if you enrolled in

  13. Chandler Gilbert Community College Nursing Program

    SuchAMuffin replied to doprider's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You have a certain amount of additional lab hours you must attend plus i believe if i remember right a lab day every week and several practicums. That is for block 2

  14. Take LPN program while on the waitlist for RN program?

    SuchAMuffin replied to Dreamhawk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with what people hae said about working on co-reqs if you haven't already or working towards the concurrent BSN program. However there are still classes you have to take DURING your blocks in...

  15. Chandler Gilbert Community College Nursing Program

    SuchAMuffin replied to doprider's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Im at CGCC in block 3. I can try and answer any questions you might have Tests are different depending on the teacher obviously. Most come straight from lecture/powerpt. I can honestly say that I...

  16. Who is finding nursing school way easier than you were told it would be?

    SuchAMuffin replied to SayNoTo DNC's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Agree with some of the earlier posts: a lot can depend on your teachers and how the information is presented. There's also differences in teaching for "real world" and teaching for the NCLEX. I can...

  17. Starting Block 3!:D

    SuchAMuffin posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey all! Starting Block 3 at CGCC next week, any tips on getting through and rocking OB/Peds? Or having clincals at Banner facilities? I've had clincals at Mayo and South Mtn Long term care facility...

  18. Starting Block 3!:D

    SuchAMuffin replied to SuchAMuffin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    yeah at the end of every block there in a proctored final and proctored hesi.... I dont know if I would call it an "exit" exam as you can not pass it and still pass the block. typically ive found the...

  19. Advanced Placement Wait Times MCCD

    SuchAMuffin replied to 2ndCareer_Nurse2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Im currently about to start block 3 at CGCC (I was told our class is the last accelerated program). A classmates husband just finished up the LPN program a few months ago and is now going to be in...

  20. Starting Block 3!:D

    SuchAMuffin replied to SuchAMuffin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey Brenda- The biggest thing about block 1 is learning how to think like a nurse. I have always been the type of student that never really studied much or read much and could still pull off As (not...

  21. Bio205 at Rio?

    SuchAMuffin replied to wildling's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know you said you wanted to take this course prior to February but I just wanted to let you know that I took it at CAC at the Superstition campus at night and it was extremely easy and still...