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  1. Toughest Block in MCC system?

    boomerfriend replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My opinion is block 2. I'm currently in block 3 so can't talk about block 4 (thanks for the warning though....) Block 1 was easy if you paid attention, had good study habits and had a firm...

  2. Hospital decision time...I need input please!

    boomerfriend replied to actress8503's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Gosh. I'm going to be in the same boat as you only in January. I have also considered the VA, St. Joe's and Scottsdale. I heard that they're in dire need of nurses in the VA at all levels. I loved...

  3. Algebra anyone??

    boomerfriend replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I, too, struggled with algebra in high school. I would argue with my math teacher "tell me what x is and I'll tell you if x+y=z!!!!" He'd just laugh at me and just say "work with me here....x + y...

  4. Gift ideas for Nurse Graduate

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Everyone, Thanks for such great ideas. Yes, he's a great guy and lots of kudos to him for sticking it out. I'll be sure and share all your congratulations with him. I found the catalog you were...

  5. Gift ideas for Nurse Graduate

    boomerfriend replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for all the great ideas. My friend turned 60 this year and has completed nursing school all at the same time. Quite an accomplishment, if I do say so! He's an Engineer turned RN.... I'm...

  6. What's typical while in Nursing school?

    boomerfriend replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I spend A LOT more than 3-4 hours a week studying. :smilecoffeeIlovecof Hey, it takes me 3 hours to finish a care plan..... I keep thinking it'll get easier to do at least the care plans :roll The...

  7. Banner Desert or PCH???

    boomerfriend replied to wnydapoo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I heard it's hard to get a position at PCH. Is that

  8. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    boomerfriend replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't believe anyone has suggested the Nursing Assistant training available at the community college level. I took my training at MCC and had the opportunity to test to be certified (chose not to)....

  9. What's typical while in Nursing school?

    boomerfriend replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with Keli. It is a wild ride. Unfortunately, it is really hard to know how many hours you're going to need to devote to nursing school. I'm at Phoenix College in Block 3. Our schedule has...

  10. Advice for Block I'ers

    boomerfriend replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here's my advice: Don't sweat the clinicals. It's a pass/fail class. Unless you really injure someone, are dangerous, insubordinate or don't show up...you'll pass. The trick is learning from the...

  11. Can anyone Recommend a CNA Classes in Phoenix/East Valley??

    boomerfriend replied to azscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Used to be there was a list of places that offered CNA training. This list was obtained at the nursing office at MCC. Perhaps they're not doing that

  12. LPN pay??

    boomerfriend replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I hate to burst your bubble but.... Think long and hard about working while in the RN program. I'm at the point where I could sit for my LPN license and work. However, I'm starting block 3 in...

  13. Starting at Phoenix College in January...

    boomerfriend replied to akmegs2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Buy LOTS of printer cartridges. I think we've been through at least 10 since I started a year

  14. Starting at Phoenix College in January...

    boomerfriend replied to akmegs2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congratulations on getting to Phoenix College. I can try and answer some of your questions. MattsMom (aka Mary) is a great resource. She always "tells it like it is". I ditto all she said already....

  15. Questions regarding Maricopa CC's Nursing program

    boomerfriend replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The whiteboard is very difficult to interpret. Some people get placed because they put down all five choices and got one of them. Some people happened to get placed because someone forfeited their...

  16. Why do people drop out of AZ nursing schools?

    boomerfriend replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We haven't had anyone drop yet this semester. However, if a few of them don't get their grades out of the toilet, they'll be doing block 2 again. I'm not really sure what's going on with them. I...

  17. Placement for MCCCD's programs start today!

    boomerfriend replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It was one year ago I was in the same boat as you guys. I put my application in June and found out in October for January placement. However, I got placed in the 3rd round....and got my 4th choice....

  18. recommendations for humanities class

    boomerfriend replied to RNURO's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took Medical-Bio Ethics at MCC. It was a video course where the instructor was at our campus but was video linked to the Paradise Valley campus at the same time. They didn't have an instructor...

  19. Phoenix Newbie

    boomerfriend replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Tempe's got some great dining and lots of great stores. My favorites include Wildflower Bread Co., Trader Joes and Changing Hands Bookstore. Chandler Fashion Center is a great one for just about...

  20. Need interpretation/outlook of MCCCD's wait list

    boomerfriend replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't know how to interpret those numbers for you. However, I can tell you that the colleges are getting lots of pressure to increase their numbers in the classes. Our class at Phoenix College...

  21. How did you lose all your nursing school weight after graduation?

    boomerfriend replied to leeae85's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh you guys....this was a real eye-opener for me! I'm starting back to school in two weeks and have been contemplating my 5 lb. weight gain last semester. My downfall is dinners. I'm so harried at...

  22. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    boomerfriend replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a friend who just started block 3 in this program. He really likes it but it's truly fast-paced. You do all the same stuff as the traditional program, you just get less time to get it all...

  23. Who is on the waiting list for MCC?

    boomerfriend replied to moog's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Did you mean MCCCD? You probably should have titled your post "Who is on the waiting list for MCCCD?" which is Maricopa County Community College District. MCC is Mesa Community College. Why would...

  24. Wearing scrubs home??

    boomerfriend replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a student who strips in her garage. I leave my shoes out there and spray them with Lysol. I wash all my scrubs in the same load in hot water. However, after one semester, they've faded...

  25. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    boomerfriend replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    WOW.....I can understand your