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1. Block 1 - Exam 1 ((Help!))

   alliphx replied to alliphx's topic in General Students

   Seriously... anybody?! It's crunch time and I'm dedicating my entire three day weekend to study so ANY tips will be SO appreciated!

2. Any pvcc in arizona students here!!!!!!!!!!!!

   alliphx replied to akadimkz's topic in Arizona

   I just started block 1 at PVCC and would be happy to answer any questions I can (I'm still a newbie... but any info is good info I suppose). I waited on the lottery for apx. 1 1/2 years and was called last minute; about mid December to start classes...

3. Block 1 - Exam 1 ((Help!))

   alliphx posted a topic in General Students

   Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday! Our very FIRST Exam of NS! ... and MAN do I need the points!!! 50 questions total - 1/2 Theory, 1/2 Pharm (w/ a little ratio math thrown in) plus a sprinkle of lab procedure questions. I'm taking a NUR104 study class tha...

4. Feeling left out.....VENT!

   alliphx replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

   I understand you completely with this one. On orientation, I caught myself kind of sinking back into the shadows so I immediately caught this and turned to the girl standing next to me and asked her how long she had waited to get in. We ended up ha...

5. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

   alliphx replied to alliphx's topic in Arizona

   Ahhh yes, the weeding process. I didn't think of that either. This makes sense when you look at the scheduled reading/assignments for the first four weeks compared to the fifth week forward. There is a significant drop off after the fifth week. So...

6. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

   alliphx replied to alliphx's topic in Arizona

   Thank you both so much for taking the time to read and respond to my rant. You got the worst kind too... a fresh rant. Since writing this I came up with a plan of attack for this weekend which inculdes a complete revision of my "organization" or ...

7. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

   alliphx replied to alliphx's topic in General Students

   @SAHM - I am chilled. Thank you. You heard the worst kind of rant.. a fresh one. You made a wonderful point about adjusting to life situations. I've already worn many hats, and I guess I need to realize that nursing is going to be the toughest men...

8. I failed my first check off

   alliphx replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Students

   i feel your pain as well. i too (semi)failed my first check off on vitals. everything was smooth sailing till the bp check. my partner switched arms on me at the last second becuase she didn't want the ace bandages that covered her tattoos on the ...

9. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

   alliphx posted a topic in General Students

   hello fellow students ~ i have a story that you probably haven't heard... and on this board you hear a lot. :) i'm in block 1... three weeks in to be exact. i have no kids or hubby/bf to juggle. i have no employer to please. i have no rent to pay....

10. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

    alliphx posted a topic in Arizona

    hello fellow students ~ i have a story that you probably haven't heard... and on this board you hear a lot. :) i'm in block 1... three weeks in to be exact. i have no kids or hubby/bf to juggle. i have no employer to please. i have no rent to pay. ...

11. Got into PVCC! Need INFO!

    alliphx replied to alliphx's topic in Arizona

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

12. Got into PVCC! Need INFO!

    alliphx posted a topic in Arizona

    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 ...

13. Application process

    alliphx posted a topic in Arizona

    So I've just got a question.... I'm about to go take my NET test, and after reading many threads on the subject, I'm feeling much less stressed. Anyway, I know that once you complete the test and recieve your results, you list the schools you inten...

14. Started Bio/156 at Rio today

    alliphx replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona

    I also took BIO156 through Rio and had a great experience. Although I didn't opt for the 8 week option (God help you! :sstrs:). It was hard enough to complete the reading and assignments at a regular pace. I think your having such a flexible job w...

15. Rio Salado Placement Policy

    alliphx posted a topic in Arizona

    hi everyone! - i'm new to the board and after looking through many threads i didn't come across this topic. i just got off the phone with one of the advisors at rio salado (where i took the majority of my pre-reqs for the nursing program with great...