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  1. Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    rachaelofcourse replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would accept placement and bridge in. Hands down. CEP has become much more competitive than it was when I applied (fall 2014), so I wouldn't chance not getting

  2. Required to take the NCLEX within 2 years?

    rachaelofcourse replied to honeybee_23's topic in General Students

    Why would you (general) want to wait that long in the first place though? I've always been told that you have the highest chances of success if you take it within 2-3 months of

  3. Missing lab for graduation @another school?

    rachaelofcourse replied to nurse1017's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't go to graduation. You still get the degree, and you can always walk at your nursing program graduation/pinning. In my program, missing a lab is a huge

  4. CEP - Immunizations?

    rachaelofcourse replied to britta89's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would get the titers, that way you can potentially save money on the

  5. 1st Clinical Warning

    rachaelofcourse replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    I understand what you're saying, but just wanted to put it out there that not every program does

  6. Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Applicants

    rachaelofcourse replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    FYI, when I got accepted with GWCC/UIU 2 years ago, GWCC was one of the last to hear, so don't give up

  7. 1st Clinical Warning

    rachaelofcourse replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    In my program, we don't get any information on our patient before clinicals. You don't in the real world either, so I don't think it's that important. OP, email your instructor before the next...

  8. Has anyone dropped out of CEP?

    rachaelofcourse replied to jen91's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Would your boss let you leave even 30 mins early? My classes are from 5:30-9:30 PM. I, too, work in a hospital and have a child so I can

  9. Has anyone dropped out of CEP?

    rachaelofcourse replied to jen91's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, I have been told that you can drop the CEP program and continue in the blocks. This is entirely up to your school, teachers, and department head. Since GCC is now 100% CEP, I question whether...

  10. Anxiety disorder and nursing school

    rachaelofcourse replied to LVN_toNurse's topic in General Students

    I have GAD. Some days area struggle, but it's important for me to understand why I'm feeling anxious. Is it because I haven't studied enough? Are there a bunch of assignments this week? Is my school...

  11. Best private student loans for large amounts?

    rachaelofcourse replied to C_Schneider1010's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry, but I would never pay that much for a BSN. Nurses make decent money, but not that much! Do any community colleges in your area offer a concurrent enrollment program? That's what I'm in....

  12. What to do after school?

    rachaelofcourse replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    Will your parents make you pay rent? If not, I'd take that. You can save money for your BSN program and graduate debt free, work in the small hospital for a year or so, and move on to bigger and...

  13. UIU CEP Hybrid or Online

    rachaelofcourse replied to KittenEars's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's crazy about clinicals! Did they tell you why they don't allow students to choose? At GWCC, we rank the clinical placements in order of preference and they do their best to accommodate. Seems...

  14. Get ASN and immediately after, BSN or Straight to BSN?

    rachaelofcourse replied to LouisPaz96's topic in General Students

    Your geographic location should factor into your decision. For instance, here in AZ, you'd have a much easier time getting a job after graduation if you had a BSN. ADN grads still get jobs, but out...

  15. ASU vs GCU

    rachaelofcourse replied to paigeklj's topic in General Students

    If I had the option, I would attend ASU. I attended GCU for pre-reqs only to be left with massive loans, unreturned phone calls and emails to advisors, egregious charges that shouldn't have been...

  16. Become a CNA after Block 1?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Bekkahmercury's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I basically do everything a nurse does besides assess (which I still do in my head) and give

  17. Become a CNA after Block 1?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Bekkahmercury's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's in the job description for PCA! I know CNAs can't. PCA's definitely can. I've been called to Same Day Surgery to start IVs when they're

  18. Become a CNA after Block 1?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Bekkahmercury's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can do the same thing as a PCA on the floor as well :) I start IVs, insert foleys, do 12 lead ECGs, and I'm now cross training to be a monitor tech (knowing all heart rhythms and such on

  19. Become a CNA after Block 1?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Bekkahmercury's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As previously stated, you can sit for the CNA exam after block one. Have your teachers sign the form for the AzBON and send that in with fingerprints (not the clearance card, the BON needs their own...

  20. UIU CEP Hybrid or Online

    rachaelofcourse replied to KittenEars's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just by word of mouth, I would not choose EMCC. I haven't heard anything good about their program. I chose UIU for a couple reasons. They took all my credits from GCU, which was nice; they're on the...

  21. UIU CEP Hybrid or Online

    rachaelofcourse replied to KittenEars's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's right! :) Yeah, all the online courses since ID-301 have been 2-3 post per week with responding to 3. There's no minimum word count, it just needs to be meaningful (not just "I agree.") I'm...

  22. When should I start?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Dlansey's topic in General Students

    While we cannot give medical advice on here, I would say start them sooner rather than later because some vaccines have to be spaced out (Hep B series). Health clinics often have vaccines for little...

  23. Nclex results on hold Brain dumping

    rachaelofcourse replied to vtii's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can someone explain to me how brain dumping is considered cheating? I honestly don't

  24. UIU CEP Hybrid or Online

    rachaelofcourse replied to KittenEars's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you're talking about ID-301 as the first online class, that one was a BEAR. I hated it! All the other online courses have been a cakewalk compared to ID-301 lol Did we take Stats together this...

  25. Only charting?

    rachaelofcourse replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    Well it's not the