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  1. Usually an A student--got a C on 1st exam

    boomerfriend replied to veronica123's topic in General Students

    I can totally relate. I am in my final semester of nursing school and got a (barely) passing grade on the first test. It is humbling and startling all at the same time. I am usually a B+ student...

  2. ASU's RN-BSN program ?'s...

    boomerfriend replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the insight on ASU vs GCU. As for a specialty, I don't know. I have eliminated a few....psych, ER and OR. I'm still pretty much open. I have requested Oncology for my preceptorship....

  3. Survey: Would you pay Apollo $43,000 or Ethel Bauer $27,000 or do you have any ideas

    boomerfriend replied to parkingmanager's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with multicollinearity. I, too, would not pay that much to get into those programs. I'd rather work on my BSN classes while waiting and work a job in the field to get experience. I totally...

  4. Arizona NS Wait Time

    boomerfriend replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had a two-semester wait and got my 4th choice - PC. That was a year and a half ago. I have heard the wait is longer now that the pre-reqs have been reduced. If you're anxious to get in, put in...

  5. ASU's RN-BSN program ?'s...

    boomerfriend replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That was nice that they came to visit with you during Block 3. I don't think ASU or Grand Canyon knows we exist! Are you going to do the RN-BSN? If so, when? I'm thinking about it but don't want to...

  6. Phlebotomy while waiting to enter school?

    boomerfriend replied to ZoeK's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You're right! You get to clean up poop when you get to block

  7. Banner Job Fair?

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I haven't been to one and would like insight on them as well. However, there IS an open house this weekend at Banner Gateway. I'm planning on going - I'm sure they'll be recruiting (i.e. hurting...

  8. Relocating..visiting in July. Buckeye??

    boomerfriend replied to flowerchick's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We moved here from Illinois 5+ years ago, however, I grew up here. I'm an East Valley person (Tempe) and love it. We're close to everything from here (downtown, airport, Chase Field, etc.) There's...

  9. Need Help

    boomerfriend replied to ariannasmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You might want to check out the AZ Board of Nursing for answers. They are at http://www.azbn.gov

  10. major frustration....

    boomerfriend replied to Nurmom86's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a friend that works at Banner Baywood in the ED as a tech. If you want to PM me with the particulars, I'd be glad to get you in touch with her. She likes the working environment and she works...

  11. shoes for clinicals?

    boomerfriend replied to futureaznurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm at PC and as the blocks go along, the less concerned the instructors are about the uniform. Last block (3) she let one gal wear white Crocs because the instructor wore them exclusively and loved...

  12. Job Search-New grad

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ".......If you are in block 4 now, apply now. It is not too early!...." I cannot believe that I should start applying for jobs now??!!! I'm starting block 4 in August and it just seems so early. I...

  13. Pros and Cons of each of the MCCD nursing programs?

    boomerfriend replied to skyae's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There's been lots of previous posts on the pro's and con's of each school. Do a search on the name of the school you are interested in. All I can say is that there's good and bad to all schools. I...

  14. NET Arizona...can anyone give me a heads up?

    boomerfriend replied to Laka's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As I remember, you did the math with paper and pencil and then chose the answer on the computer. My problem was with percentages. The math will not be difficult for you if you missed an "A" by a few...

  15. Quick ??? About Good Stethoscope

    boomerfriend replied to peeesh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with Stopnik. You can save a few pennies here and there, but this is one place you should go for the better quality and spend the bucks. I have heard that allheart.com has the Littman...

  16. Fastest way to LPN/RN?

    boomerfriend replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know the community colleges have a program for LPN-RN. Give one of the schools a call and set up an appointment with a counselor. We had two in our class last block who were LPNs and were going on...

  17. I am done and it is OVER!!

    boomerfriend replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Great job! Now on to the NCLEX.....good luck. We'll be rooting for you and looking forward to the next post telling us you've

  18. Toughest Block in MCC system?

    boomerfriend replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Uggghhhh....you're scaring me. I'm heading into block 4 in August to finish up around Christmastime. I guess my priority this summer is to get all my Christmas shopping done because it sounds like...

  19. Gift ideas for Nurse Graduate

    boomerfriend posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a good friend that is graduating soon from NS. I would like some gift ideas for him. He's a great guy that has sacrificed a lot to get through school. He's really glad to be done (actually...

  20. Can't decide where to go!!

    boomerfriend replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can vouch for Good Sam. Spent block 3 there and everywhere they sent us, the folks were friendly, helpful and seemed to enjoy working there. If I lived closer to Good Sam, I'd consider a position...

  21. positives and negatives to your program

    boomerfriend replied to futureaznurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are very real positives and negatives to Phoenix College. They were very warm and inviting to us at the beginning of block 1. It was a difficult jump for some to just BE in nursing school....

  22. Whats the big deal with support hose?

    boomerfriend replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    So do you wear the pantyhose/support hose under pants or do you wear a skirt with them? I have tried wearing them under pants and they feel really weird. I too have varicose veins and want to do...

  23. Has anyone taken A&P through MCC?

    boomerfriend replied to AmericanChai's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Who's your instructor? Generally, they teach you bones and muscles in A&P 1. You can start by learning them. I found the skull to be especially

  24. Which MCCCD ADN Waitlist

    boomerfriend replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would check out Boswell. Since you're moving here, you could find a place to live close by. Lots of hospitals and lots patients out there. Sounds like to me that Boswell is the least favored...

  25. nursing school tuition through Maricopa County Comm. Colleges

    boomerfriend replied to AmericanChai's topic in Arizona Nursing

    And doesn't the out-of-state status change after being a resident for one year? I guess you'd have to claim AZ as your residence