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  1. Phoenix college bilingual program

    boomerfriend replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't let the commute stop you either. I commuted with a fellow student (me from Tempe and her from east Gilbert). We ended up loving the drive because we could review for tests on the way in and...

  2. Any VA Hospital RN's?

    boomerfriend replied to empyrean7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had two of my clinical rotations at the VA during NS. Everyone I encountered that were employed at the VA, loved their jobs and recruited every chance they got. It was always: "So, when are you...

  3. Places to get good backpacks

    boomerfriend replied to IwannabeaRNAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A friend of mine started NS this month at Gateway and was looking for a good backpack as well. We went to Mervyn's and checked out the Jansport similar to mine. They've redesigned it without an...

  4. Phoenix Children's Hospital .....

    boomerfriend replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work for PCH and haven't heard anything about a program like the Banner Fellowship Program. Anything's possible. Give a nurse recruiter a call. http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/employment/ (602)...

  5. I just got accepted to Phoenix College.. Help!

    boomerfriend replied to Highness13's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Someone in a class ahead of us was cheating (the instructors told us which class it was) and so the standards, expectations and safe-guards were heightened to such a degree it made everyone's life...

  6. New Grad Salary in the Phoenix area

    boomerfriend replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I started Feb '08 at approx $24/hr. I've already had a pay increase and am eligible for overtime,

  7. Places to get good backpacks

    boomerfriend replied to IwannabeaRNAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This one looks a lot like the one I took through 2 years of nursing school and at least one year of pre-reqs. It's still going strong (for other travels

  8. Calling current Nurses in Phx

    boomerfriend replied to determined 2succeed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You guys are so right. The schooling is the foundation. I work with ADN and BSN prepared nurses and we are all new at our jobs. We are equally overwhelmed at times and love/hate our jobs. My...

  9. I just got accepted to Phoenix College.. Help!

    boomerfriend replied to Highness13's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from PC in December 2007. The classes get progressively harder and build upon earlier knowledge. Study hard, do not cheat, and refresh your memory on anything that seems forgotten from...

  10. Arizona New Grad Group forming

    boomerfriend replied to JoMom4's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Great idea. I think it would be wonderful to meet with other new nurses as well as some seasoned nurses to discuss nursing topics. Coffee and chocolate is involved in this meeting, right? Where's...

  11. Places to get good backpacks

    boomerfriend replied to IwannabeaRNAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I purchased my Jansport rolling backpack at Mervyn's. I got it in black so that the scuffs and marks wouldn't show. I carried my laptop to class every day and a notebook, books and lunch (sometimes...

  12. Shift Change Hand Offs

    boomerfriend replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    On our unit we use an SBAR form. It seems to unify what is to be covered in report. Someone told me a while ago that you are "telling the story" about the patient. Think of it as telling your...

  13. Does the MCCDNP requires or allows students to use laptops?

    boomerfriend replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My computer accompanied me to class every day at Phoenix College. No one ever complained about the "typing" noises. I downloaded the instructor's notes, changed the font, margins, etc. to squeeze at...

  14. Slow times at hospitals?

    boomerfriend replied to palmtree61's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We slow down in the summertime and get really busy in the fall through the spring due to RSV. Summertime seems to be traumas, spinal fusions, and near drowns....fortunately we've had very few cases...

  15. HESI help - for Everest College

    boomerfriend replied to sharonLeighc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took the NET test for my entrance exam. It was reading comprehension and basic math skills. Not too hard - just nerve wracking because it was timed and you had to score high enough in order to get...

  16. Baylor plan

    boomerfriend replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work for Phoenix Children's. Great place to work and the kids are

  17. VA hospital

    boomerfriend replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, 27/hr is great even if they put you in LTC. You can always transfer to another area later. The VA would be an awesome place to work. I started at 24/hr just this year as a new grad at another...

  18. Baylor plan

    boomerfriend replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Our hospital's Baylor program is 3-12 hr shifts: Fri, Sat, & Sun. I don't have any idea what the increase in pay is but there's a waiting list for the program. I'd do it if I could do Thurs,...

  19. Mid life return to nursing??

    boomerfriend replied to maddienurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Do what you want to do. I have a friend that went to nursing school and graduated when he was 60. God knows we need more nursing educators! That's why the nursing schools have such long waiting...

  20. ASU vs. MCC Really?

    boomerfriend replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm currently working at Phoenix Children's in the PICU and there are an equal number of BSN and ADN nurses working. It makes no difference to my co-workers whether I have one or the other. Most of...

  21. Any info on PCH GAPP Program

    boomerfriend replied to mommytoatater's topic in General Nursing

    You might get a better response if you posted this in the Arizona Nurses section. I PM'd you with some info on the GAPP program at PCH. It's a great program and am currently a recent grad of it....

  22. How long did you wait?

    boomerfriend replied to JettaDP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Boswell out in Surprise/Sun City area and somehow is under the Mesa CC system. However, it can be listed as a choice. My guess is that there aren't as many applicants on that side of town as there...

  23. Did you get your first choice?

    boomerfriend replied to RobynBobbin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got my 4th choice but it worked out great. I agree with the other posters. Please, do not put down a college you are not willing to attend. Murphy's law...you'll get it and have to choose....

  24. HESI and COMPASS tests

    boomerfriend replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know what a pint is...it's a unit of measure for beer, right?

  25. How long did you wait?

    boomerfriend replied to JettaDP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I waited one semester (6 months) but that was before the prequisites changed. Now that they have been reduced, more people qualify to put in their application thus the longer wait times. My friend...