plchavard

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1. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

   plchavard replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government

   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 currently work for the VA)

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

   plchavard replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona

   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 very strong biology background,so my experience may ...

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 thinking skills to decide when to call the doctor - wha...

4. Job Search-New grad

   plchavard replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona

   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 go.

5. Job Search-New grad

   plchavard replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona

   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 until I pass boards or what. Do you just apply for a...

6. Fingerprint clearance question

   plchavard replied to alwaysmilin!'s topic in Arizona

   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 comes in.

7. Should I let it go?

   plchavard posted a topic in General Students

   Today after clinicals my instructor pulled me aside and told me that she had heard a report that while taking vitals I made up a patient's SpO2 because the pulse ox was not working that day. My instructor told me that the charge nurse said that it wa...

8. Rio & Gateway question

   plchavard replied to RNURO's topic in Arizona

   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 class.

9. Best Apartment Near UMC Tucson

   plchavard replied to badminton's topic in Arizona

   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 is a big bonus. Its a slight distance about 25 mi...

10. best in az

    plchavard replied to topscot's topic in Arizona

    Please see your private messaging for a response

11. best in az

    plchavard replied to topscot's topic in Arizona

    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 IMO. There are a ton of students mostly from PCC a...

12. Tucson PCC Students~

    plchavard replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in Arizona

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

13. AZ ADN - PDA Advice

    plchavard replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona

    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. 2 interfaces for the price of one) Davis's drug gu...

14. End of Block I

    plchavard replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona

    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 luck you guys and enjoy your break.

15. 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 and watch their child. Of course I am responsible...