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  1. Do you have to take algebra?

    boomerfriend replied to NavyWife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ended up taking Math 092 in an accelerated format over the summer and got an A. Then went on to take College Algebra and got an A. This is from the gal that shivered whenever someone mentions...

  2. Anyone work at Banner??

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got the definite impression that they would work with you. Although, she also put in the caveat they'd put you where they need you most. She gave the example of a nurse wanting L&D at a...

  3. Any GCC Students?

    boomerfriend replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Italian: I got in at Phoenix College to start in Jan. 06'. I'm guessing you'll get an info packet just like I did. It includes the proposed schedule and lots of other great info. There's also a...

  4. Anyone work at Banner??

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I asked that question at the Banner Fellowship info meeting and they assured me that starting pay for fellows and outside hires would be the same. I, too, appreciate the info from this thread....

  5. I Got In!!!!!

    boomerfriend replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Now we can all do the happy dance

  6. I got in at Phoenix College...anyone else?

    boomerfriend posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just found out Tuesday that I got in at Phoenix College for the Spring '06 class. :w00t: Anyone out there currently going to school there? Any advice? Since all my pre-reqs were completed at MCC...

  7. I got in at Phoenix College...anyone else?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mary, Thanks for the link. It looks like we'll be doing clinicals at St. Joes, PV, Thunderbird, Good Sam or the VA for block 1. I wonder if we have a choice. They're all offered at the same times...

  8. Deciding on classes...what do you think?

    boomerfriend replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P II and Micro together but it was a tough 13 weeks. I'm not great in math either and Chemistry has a lot of it. I have heard Chem will take a lot of time. I'd talk with fellow...

  9. I got in at Phoenix College...anyone else?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jennette, where is everyone in your class doing clinicals? You said you're doing yours at PV. Do you have a say in where you go or is it assigned? PV will be reeeallly far for me. I just figured...

  10. I got in at Phoenix College...anyone else?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ariel, I applied in June and will start in January. So, officially I waited one semester. However, I got my 4th choice. Jennette, thanks for the info. We'll be in

  11. Should I volunteer?

    boomerfriend replied to akmegs2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, I don't get a free meal at Banner Desert!!! I only get a lousy 10% off my meal. I'm gonna

  12. I got in at Phoenix College...anyone else?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, I'm pretty much still in shock. Phoenix college was my 4th choice so the lottery worked for me. I would have rather had MCC but PC will be fine. I've heard lots of good reviews. Now I'm...

  13. Which is harder A&PI or A&PII?

    boomerfriend replied to SoulShine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P I was harder for me. The memorization was a killer. I really enjoyed the physiology portions. I've really come to appreciate what we went over in II now that I'm in Pathophysiology. My...

  14. New MCC RN program

    boomerfriend replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's great news for those who've been waiting for the CNA to go

  15. Who else is starting Nursing School in January?

    boomerfriend replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out on Tuesday that I'm in for the January class. I'm absolutely thrilled. I am so ready! I got my 4th choice but that's o.k. It's better than waiting another semester. Orientation,...

  16. Should I volunteer?

    boomerfriend replied to akmegs2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with Stopnik. The CNA class is a great way to get your feet wet. I like volunteering because I'm not tied to exact hours like a job. However, there are many skills that I learned in the CNA...

  17. Should I volunteer?

    boomerfriend replied to akmegs2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm currently volunteering at Banner and really enjoy it. I would highly recommend volunteering for the experience. It has given me the confidence that I lacked when working in the hospital. I now...

  18. WANT TO RENT A HOUSE in AZ

    boomerfriend replied to madwife2002's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Surprise is nice. It's had a lot of new building in the past couple of years. We live in the East Valley (Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert) and love it. We have access to the 101 which is a really easy way...

  19. Cheaters during a test!!!

    boomerfriend replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a couple of gals cheating in my A&P class. The first time it happened, my friends and I approached the instructor after class and informed her. She said she'd keep an eye out on the two...

  20. Are FLU shots mandatory?

    boomerfriend replied to itsme2005's topic in General Nursing

    I've got to check around but everywhere I've seen lately, they're only offering flu shots to the elderly and high risk. My family doc said they wouldn't give me one (unless I was over 70). Costco is...

  21. I Need Help Possitive Looking PPD

    boomerfriend replied to Sagebutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pre-nursing student in Pathophysiology this semester. We just covered TB. The instructor said that the induration must be raised and not necessarily red, and at least 15 mm. That's a big...

  22. Are your fellow classmates really serious about nursing?

    boomerfriend replied to jaysma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's always a good number of students that are not serious about their studies. However, there's that core group that is so serious they get mad when they get anything less than an A. Those are...

  23. Patho going away next semester?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went ahead and registered (over the phone) for Patho. Figured I'd take your advice and register anyway. There were 4 seats left. I can drop it if they decide that it's not necessary. It's really...

  24. Um, HEEELLLOOO!!! Did you guys get in???

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The two big drawbacks about Apollo is the high cost and the classes don't transfer to ASU (or other universities) for BSN credit. Grand Canyon is a good suggestion. I'll check it out. I'm sure that...

  25. Patho going away next semester?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ASU does have an accelerated program. There was just an info session at ASU-East a couple of weeks ago. As far as Patho goes, the reason I asked is because I'm not sure they're even going to offer...