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  1. New New Requirements for the MCCD Nursing Program

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think the CNA program won't be a total wash. At least you will be that more prepared once you enter the nursing program. It isn't too late though to drop HCC130. Why don't you try to drop that...

  2. Any GCC Students?

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow Kelden! I don't envy your commute! Are you going to try to transfer to MCC for Block 2?

  3. Net

    mattsmom64 replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The NET wasn't too bad. They do sell a study guide for it at the bookstore...it costs around 35.00. You may be able to pick it up for less on amazon or half.com. Here is the title: STUDY GUIDE FOR...

  4. ONLY 2.5 Weeks left !!! Are we excited YET!???

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Me! I pulled up the Block 1 syllabus for last semester and saw that they covered about 5 chapters per lecture! It's going to be a lot of work but I'm really excited about

  5. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Deanna, Welcome back! How was Cambodia? I ended up getting the Cardio III at allheart.com It was a little expensive but I spent 17 years working in a noisy environment and I need all the help I...

  6. Pathophysiology!!

    mattsmom64 replied to Vani's topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm just finishing up Patho and I really enjoyed the class! As the previous poster said, as long as you have a strong A&P background you will do fine. A couple of things that I did to help...

  7. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, Congratulations on getting your books! It makes it seem more "real" doesn't it? It's only natural to be a little nervous. However, remember that everyone's situation and outlook is...

  8. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've found that with the free shipping and no sales tax that B&N had the best price. I've seen some books really cheap on amazon, ebay, or half.com, but then the shipper charges 17.00 or some...

  9. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You're welcome Mia! I don't know why I thought you were at Rio! Does SHC provide you with your books? A friend of mine was in the Banner program and she said they received all of their books at...

  10. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mia, Here are some of the isbn#'s....before you order anything you should double check efollet.com to make sure that these books are being used by Rio. Not all of the schools are using the same...

  11. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, I bought my backpack at the Samsonite outlet store at Power and Baseline. It was less than 40.00 plus they warranty it. Also, their backpacks hav rollerblade wheels which makes it pretty...

  12. Any GCC Students?

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congratulations Lu Ann! I can't wait to be writing the same post in 2 years! Does this mean that you are finished with classes? No finals or anything

  13. Patho going away next semester?

    mattsmom64 replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Terre, Have you met with the Nursing advisor yet? I thought I heard somewhere that in order to apply during Spring application week you still needed to have your CNA. I'm not exactly sure about...

  14. Any GCC Students?

    mattsmom64 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I was at MCC's bookstore today and they have all of their books in for Spring. Most of the books are the same as the ones you need at GC. The only only books I didn't see was...

  15. Patho going away next semester?

    mattsmom64 replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Terre, How many pre-reqs do you have left to take? Have you thought about taking any over the summer? I took Chemistryover the summer. You live and breathe it for 8 weeks but it's alot easier...

  16. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey Deanna...just trying to be helpful lol! You're always welcome to try mine out to compare it with what you have..... Have fun on your trip! ttyl,

  17. I Can"t Stand It Anymore!!!!!

    mattsmom64 replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! I don't know what else to say except to hang in there, you're almost through this...... How many people were in the class when you started? I'm sorry, but if a class only had 2 students by the...

  18. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My Stethoscope came today! There is no way that you can compare this Littman with the Sprague style one that I have! My heartbeat was so loud I actually jumped when I heard it! I ended up getting...

  19. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Keli, That's great! You'll have to "introdice" her to this board! Now I wish I took Patho at CGCC so I would know some of my future classmates! ttyl,

  20. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Deanna, I'm thinking of trading in my Mat 120 book and my Micro book. I'm almost finished with Mat 142 so I won't need the 120 book to refer to. I bought most of my books from elsevier.com....

  21. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm just glad that we're placed and don't have to deal with that anymore...I don't know if my heart could take it lol! I swear, there is some clerk at the District just sittng there thinking "let's...

  22. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a quick question...which books from our pre reqs are you keeping and which ones are you selling back? I know that keeping the Anatomy and Patho books are a given, but is anyone hanging on to...

  23. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey Keli, When areyou taking the class? You'll have to let me know how it went....

  24. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

  25. Spring Starters

    mattsmom64 replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm starting to get really excited now! I ordered most of my books yesterday so I should have them next week. I also ordered my steth over the weekend and they shipped it yesterday. I should get...