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  1. I took the NCLEX today

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah the majority of the people I know found out the next day....Check it out...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Oh yeah, and in case you have to wait for quick results (sometimes on fridays...

  2. I took the NCLEX today

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be able to find out your results tomorrow at azbn.gov. I took mine yesterday and found out at 1000 this morning that I passed! They usually start posting the results around 900am....also,...

  3. Experienced RN help finding work

    mattsmom64 replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm also wondering if the increasing # of new grads isn't helping either. 300+ nursing students graduated this past December....Even more will be graduating in May. I'm wondering if there will be...

  4. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    mattsmom64 replied to ternerzero's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Dansko's as well and they work really well for me. I have lower back problems and these are the only shoes that I can wear that won't cause me to be in excruciating pain by the end of a 12...

  5. mcc block 3

    mattsmom64 replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    you're welcome! good

  6. mcc block 3

    mattsmom64 replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They transferred into Block 3 after failing it at CGCC. Of the 5 only one person didn't pass at MCC. We only had one person fail Block 4 and that was due to clinical

  7. mcc block 3

    mattsmom64 replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think we lost about 4 people in Block 3....One was for clinical performance and the other 3 were due to process......I absolutely loved the program there so I am a little biased. The instructors...

  8. Pre-reqs change MCC

    mattsmom64 replied to Glina's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i just finished the program and i wouldn't recommend to anyone that they take bio 202 or 205 while in any block. those classes are very time consuming (lecture, lab, lots of memorization, etc) i'm...

  9. Just took the HESI NCLEX-RN class and....

    mattsmom64 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, I just received an email from a classmate and she had the same complaint. She actually called Hesi today and requested a refund. I guess she was pretty upset. A supervisor called her back...

  10. Block IV advice...

    mattsmom64 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Block 4 was fast and furious. In M/S we covered respiratory (respiratory distress, venitilators, ards, chest tubes, abg's), cardiac (acs, angina, mi, heart failure, valvular disease, aneurysms),...

  11. What now?

    mattsmom64 replied to AZMOM_of_2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hesi puts out an NCLEX Review book that you could use for review. I basically reviewed my notes from class and read a couple of chapters in the review book and ended up doing pretty well on...

  12. mcc block 3

    mattsmom64 replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I thought that all of the schools had the 76% pass rate on test grades only because it was mandated by azbon. MCC held us to that for all of the 4 blocks that I attended. As for Block 3, it's...

  13. I'm done!!

    mattsmom64 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow Keli! You have been busy! I'm glad that you like your new job...IKWYM about taking a step backwards...I was able to do so much during preceptorship and now I'm back to externing......I started...

  14. I'm done!!

    mattsmom64 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    congratulations you two!:balloons::balloons: i finished preceptorship on wednesday. preceptorship was awesome and very eye-opening as well lol! it was pretty different from clinicals and externing,...

  15. Did you go to IIA and what did you think

    mattsmom64 replied to snowmansgirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    you're right...48% so far this year...here is a link to the latest pass rates. The breakdown for AZ schools starts on page 9. It looks like most of the schools had a decline in pass rates this year...

  16. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    mattsmom64 replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, Good luck on your test tomorrow! I have one next friday and then my final the following week. We should find out about preceptorship on tuesday. Apparently the schools are having a hard...

  17. Maricopa Comm College Admission ??

    mattsmom64 replied to MassagetoRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is the class you received a D in a pre-req? If it is you will ned to retake it before you submit your application.......Or, you can submit your application as a provisional one as long as you are...

  18. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    mattsmom64 replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Deanna, I'm 99% sure that I'm going to take the Kaplan course. I have heard both yea and nay about taking a course, but I still want that little extra piece of "insurance".....I don't trust myself...

  19. St Joseph Medical Center Phoenix AZ

    mattsmom64 replied to kateskards's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think he meant MRSA, not MESA......and he's right...can't get away from MRSA and C-Diff for that

  20. Any job fairs coming up?

    mattsmom64 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Keli, I forgot to add this earlier...but I know CRH/MGMC has a number of different benefits options that you can choose including a non-benefitted option....

  21. Any job fairs coming up?

    mattsmom64 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, Chandler Regional is having a job fair Tuesday 10/16 from 1600-2000 in the Morrison Building and Mercy Gilbert is having ajob fair Thursday 10/18 1600-2000 in their main lobby.....I hope this...

  22. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    mattsmom64 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    Nope, you're not too old....I'm 43 and am in my last semester of nursing school. I would say that more than half of my class is over 30.....Go for

  23. Working as a nurse extern

    mattsmom64 replied to Glina's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It depends on which hospitals you apply to. The Banner hospitals will accept applications for externship after you complete your second Block. The CHW hospitals will accept applications after...

  24. What to look forward to in the nursing program

    mattsmom64 replied to wimpy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The schedule will depend on where you get accepted. For the most part, expect Block One to be 3-4 days/wk anywhere from 4-8 hours/day. As for attendance, they are pretty strict. The amount of days...

  25. Revisions to the MCCDNP.....

    mattsmom64 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The biggest change in the new program is that there will be less clinical hours. In the current program, students earn 52 credit hours during their clinical rotations. In the new program they will...