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  1. New sub-heading for AZ Nurses related to school only?

    boomerfriend posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Could we possibly invent a new sub-heading for the AZ section for just school-related topics? Does anyone else agree? Thoughts please?

  2. New sub-heading for AZ Nurses related to school only?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree some sort of change needs to be made. Many posts are still in the main section and not the school section. What can be done? It's still bogged down with school related posts and not just AZ...

  3. I finally got a job offer!

    boomerfriend replied to kikif0910's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats on securing such a plum job! I'm a graduate of the 2008 GAPP class at PCH. It's a great place to work. As far as a place to live - the neighborhood right around the hospital is pretty...

  4. New Student Supplies

    boomerfriend replied to quotetheraven's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm confident if you searched on "nursing shoes" or just "best shoes" in Allnurses - you'll get hundreds of reviews on shoes. When I was in school, the instructors weren't that tight on whether the...

  5. Question about Play

    boomerfriend replied to nescobedo.RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Play for a patient that's vented? I don't think I've ever thought about that one. However, you could put something in his hands (tactile things), do passive range of motion, etc. Our patients are...

  6. Job Shadowing

    boomerfriend replied to RNG4508's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know we wouldn't allow it at my hospital. Don't know how you'd get around the privacy stuff. Perhaps if you volunteer, it might get you into the hospital setting and at the bedside. Then you...

  7. Job Shadowing

    boomerfriend replied to RNG4508's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What is the purpose of shadowing? Are you thinking about going into nursing? Are you considering a certain specialty? I know that in my unit, there hasn't been anyone come in and shadow unless they...

  8. What are doing to prevent getting the flu this season?

    boomerfriend posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Anyone else dreading the upcoming flu season like me? I've gotten my flu shot and my PCP has recommended I get the H1N1 immunization when it comes out. Is anyone else considering getting it? Pros?...

  9. What are doing to prevent getting the flu this season?

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, we've had our first confirmed RSV patient so ... IT

  10. List of hospitals that hire new grads in picu

    boomerfriend replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Phoenix Children's Hospital hires new grads too however, the positions are few and far between now. Here's the link...

  11. place to buy nursing supplies

    boomerfriend replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with kiki9481 about Apparel Pro. They have a large selection of supplies you'd need for school. However, I've found their prices on stethoscopes to be higher than that online at allheart.com...

  12. To all the nurses (and PCTs) at PCH, thank you..

    boomerfriend replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I go to class with a PCH NICU nurse. I'll print out this thread and give it to her to share at work (perhaps on the bulletin board in the break room). Thanks are so

  13. To all the nurses (and PCTs) at PCH, thank you..

    boomerfriend replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't know the actual # of beds but 12 floors. Once complete, it'll be the largest children's hospital in AZ and we have the only trauma certification for Peds. Yes, we will utilize the old...

  14. Any advice on schools?

    boomerfriend replied to adatz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck with your decisions. As to your LPN vs RN question, I would recommend you just go for your RN. Not many places hire LPNs anymore (nursing homes and the VA to name a couple). You'll have...

  15. To all the nurses (and PCTs) at PCH, thank you..

    boomerfriend replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So glad to hear that you had a good experience at PCH. I work at PCH and I agree with you - everyone that works there is great. From the docs, NPs, RNs to PCTs and even our housekeepers....everyone...

  16. Pathophysiology? Should I take it??

    boomerfriend replied to imapsychrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I highly recommend it. Even if you never go on for your BSN - it will help immensely with NS and the NCLEX. If you can afford the time and the $$ of the class - take it - without a

  17. Phoenix Childrens

    boomerfriend replied to treehugger2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you haven't already, I'd call HR and ask a real person. The positions in the GAPP at PCH are few and far between. Good luck getting in. I was in the Feb 2008 class placed in the PICU and...

  18. Nursing school uniform & supplies? Help

    boomerfriend replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Has anyone recommended long sleeve white shirts for underneath your uniform? It gets pretty cold sometimes in the hospitals. Or, as an alternative, a jacket or sweater for over your uniform?...

  19. phoenix nicus

    boomerfriend replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Phoenix Children's has two NICUs - one at the Thomas campus in Phoenix and one inside Banner Good Samaritan - also in Phoenix. I work in the PICU at PCH and many of the NICU nurses are floating to...

  20. Anyone unhappy with their nursing school program?

    boomerfriend replied to starz_girl_1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hate to break it to you...but when you graduate from NS, you will not feel prepared. Some stuff, yes. But most stuff, no. It truly becomes real when you are the one making the decisions and that...

  21. Clinical Sheet Sign Up Madness

    boomerfriend replied to azscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The immaturity of your fellow students is showing. Unfortunately, you cannot change the way this is done. However, you can speak to your instructor(s) about it privately. Our school let us put...

  22. Does immobility lead to both HYPO and HYPERcalcemia?

    boomerfriend posted a topic in General Students

    We had a discrepancy on whether prolonged bed rest led to hypo or hyper calcemia. Several fellow students researched it and we are still getting conflicting info. I'm thinking immobility causes bone...

  23. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    boomerfriend replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The ones that irritate me are the ones that accept a spot in the upcoming class and then don't show up to orientation or first day of class. My friend waited for over a year to get in. She got...

  24. best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    boomerfriend replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here's an even better link:

  25. best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    boomerfriend replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    O.K. I have to put in a plug for Phoenix Children's Hospital. They have an awesome new grad program of which I just completed last May (graduated in December '07). Wonderful working environment,...