plchavard

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1. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

   plchavard replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government, Military

   Hi, I'm a civillian, but my husband is going to be stationed in that area. I've heard that it is extremely difficult for civillian nurses to get DOD jobs there. Does anyone know if thats true? ( I...

2. Quick (hopefully easy) ? about BIO156 through Rio

   plchavard replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I took it there about a year ago and didn't need the CD's that came with the books. I'd say you can get by with an earlier edition, but each class is different. I took the 8 week version and have a...

3. Is night shift a good learning environment?

   plchavard replied to Gallee's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same boat! I think night shift will help you learn as much as days because you have to learn to use critical thinking. Ancillary staff is not present so you will be using the critical...

4. Job Search-New grad

   plchavard replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I'm looking for telemetry or med/surg - so I can go just about anywhere. And I really want weekend nights. Money and hours will determine where I

5. Job Search-New grad

   plchavard replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I'm so overwhelmed with studying and everything I don't even know where to start. The hospital I really wanted to go to may not have any openings for new grads . I don't know if I should be waiting...

6. Fingerprint clearance question

   plchavard replied to alwaysmilin!'s topic in Arizona Nursing

   Mine took about two weeks - but it was summer. Filling everything out perfectly really helps. Go ahead and send your paperwork to the BON. They will just keep everything pending until the clearance...

7. Rio & Gateway question

   plchavard replied to RNURO's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I entered Rio in the Spring. There are rumors about difficulties finding clinical instructors but I would check directly with Rio to see if there will be a Spring Block I

8. Best Apartment Near UMC Tucson

   plchavard replied to badminton's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I suggest sunrise ridge apartments. They are in the foothills at Sunrise and Swan and its around $740 a month for a 2bdr 2 bth- including utilities!!!! I have had electric bills over $300 so utilities...

9. best in az

   plchavard replied to topscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Please see your private messaging for a

10. best in az

    plchavard replied to topscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I worked at TMC as a PCT and I liked it for the most part. The cafeteria is pretty far depending on where you are but that is because the entire hospital is on one floor. Parking is more of a concern...

11. Tucson PCC Students~

    plchavard replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in Arizona Nursing

    M.B. stepped down on June 1st from what I

12. AZ ADN - PDA Advice

    plchavard replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I also bought the constellation package from Skyscape. I love it! One thing to take into consideration is that the constellation package can be downloaded for both PDA and PC for the same price (i.e....

13. End of Block I

    plchavard replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congratulations you guys!! I just started block two @ Rio yesterday! I know it is supposed to be much harder, but so far I think it is going to be great - we're really getting into the details! Good...

14. Parental supervision on ped floors(m)

    plchavard replied to endoblues's topic in Pediatric

    I guess what people aren't understanding here is that there is a difference between a parent wanting to take a break - which is not a problem - and a parent who wants you to physically sit in the room...

15. Pediatric Nursing - STress and Burnout (1)

    plchavard replied to nurselittlek's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm also a "block 2" nursing student and a Tech. Here are my observations. I don't believe there is a nursing shortage in pediatrics today- as in Thursday of this week. I have noticed a huge drop in...