Got into PVCC! Need INFO!

U.S.A. Arizona

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Specializes in Student at deciphering the acronyms..

Hi everybody! I'm new to the board but have been reading through it for a year now getting myself prepared with your wonderful stories and shared experiences. Such an awesome resource!

Here's my dilema:

I was placed (yay!) just one week ago into the PVCC/JCL program for Spring '10. Not sure why I wasn't called in August with everyone else... assuming somebody had to decline. Anywho... I basically had to give my 2 weeks notice at my job the very next day which was also the last day before winter break for PVCC.

I was told that I was being sent an information packet with all the info I'd need in it so I could get started checking things off my list (TB test, physical, CPR Certification etc. etc. etc.).... well that was a week ago and nobody is at the school to contact for questions! :o

Winter break ends the 4th of January... my last day of work is the 6th, and in between is the ONE day off I have while still covered under med ins. through my job. I have the day off with a dr.'s appt. scheduled in hopes I'll have the info I need to have him sign whatever it is he needs to sign and get any labwork done before my last day... all that and a root canal scheduled in the morning. :uhoh3:

I'm praying I can find CPR training this weekend... the packet will mysteriously appear in the mail and my acid reflux takes a day off.

Is there ANY info anyone can provide as far as what is required before classes start. The day PVCC staff is back, is also the day before I fly out to California for six days to visit family while I can. I return the day before orientation. :uhoh3: I feel like I'm flying blind here.

:bowingpurThanks for any info you guys can provide and :redbeathe HAPPY NEW YEARS! :redbeathe

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Specializes in Critical Care. CVICU. Adult and Peds PACU..

Hey! Congrats on getting in!

I started at GCC last year but I remember that we needed a copy of our immunizations, an up-to-date TB skin test, also, when you get your packet there will be a paper that you have to bring to your doctor so he/she can clear you to function as a nursing student. You will also need your CPR card.

Found this, it's a list of places that offer CPR certification in the Phoenix area

http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/data/GlobalFiles/file/health_enhancement/CPR%20Class%20Locations2009.pdf

Also, if you can you might want to keep driving down to PVCC and pop into their nursing department - you might be able to find someone (instructor, secretary) that can help you out more. The campus is technically on break but I'm sure you can come across nursing staff.

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You can find the Health and Safety Declaration form on the following link:

http://nursing.maricopa.edu/CurrentStudents.php

This is the form that you will need to have your doctor sign.

Hope this helps a bit!

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Specializes in Student at deciphering the acronyms..

Thanks you guys!

I love it... about an hour after I started this thread, I found (well... rediscovered) the main Maricopa site with all the info I need and then recieved the info packet the next day! LOL :yeah:

Let me tell you.. I slept GREAT that night! :yawn:

My last day at my desk job is Wednesday and then (que 'Eye of the Tiger') I BEGIN!

Thank you again my friends!

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