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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...

  16. Online CNA?RN classes

    plchavard replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Rio salado college in Arizona offers an "online" CNA and ADN, but there are clinical requirements that are completed in person as well as

  17. Parental supervision on ped floors(m)

    plchavard replied to endoblues's topic in Pediatric

    This isn't about parents who have to leave to take care of the childs sibling or tend to other affairs. It's about the parent who wants and expects you to come into the room and physically sit there...

  18. Parental supervision on ped floors(m)

    plchavard replied to endoblues's topic in Pediatric

    I feel really strongly about this situation. As a tech, I alway make sure that the parents have diapers, milk,food etc. Most times we are given around 12 patients because it is expected that the...

  19. Best places for scrubs?

    plchavard replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So now we dont have to wear the white pants??? Where is that posted - that would be so great because I am so paranoid when wearing white. Where are you getting the right color pants from? The same...

  20. Hospital programs..what do you think?

    plchavard replied to sdmommie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here is a link to info on TMC's programs - looks like a three year contract for the ADN.

  21. Hospital programs..what do you think?

    plchavard replied to sdmommie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Actually TMC here in Tucson will sponser you to go to PCC and you get in very quickly. The sponsorship thing is at TMC and Carondelet. TMC has their own BSN & ADN spots. The BSN is through NAU...

  22. Cheap Online Nutrition...?

    plchavard replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took nutrition online through Rio Salado college. It was a great class and used videos to suppliment the reading. Not sure about the cost. In state it is $55 per credit hour

  23. Medical Terminology @ Rio???

    plchavard replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Exactly as stated!! Study the

  24. RIO Micro Online - Do they ever curve tests?

    plchavard replied to xrayrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have taken about twenty credits at Rio and there has never been a curve. Hope this helps, good luck in

  25. CNA Certification through Diversified tech ?????

    plchavard replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will pm