New To California.

Hi, I'm an LVN who moved here about 8 months ago from Colorado. I haven't actually received my CA license yet so I haven't begun working but I have already looked into a few schools and I know they have LVN to RN programs. I looked briefly at the USC, UCLA and Azusa Pacific Univ websites but I think I'm going to do the 2 year RN program first (unless one of these schools will take all my credits). I know they have that program at the Pasadena City college. I don't know about schools in San Diego, but if they have them in the LA area, I'm sure they have them there too.

as for jobs, look at Careerbuilder.com, hotjobs.com and some other links I recently heard about are nursefinders.com, hirenursing and healthcareers. Due to my resume on careerbuilder.com, I get nursing job announcements often.

www.nurseweek.com is a good source for RN's and occassionally has LVN listings.

Hey there!
I actually live near San Diego and go to school in San Diego. Depending on how you got your LVN (community college or trade school) would help with what you're looking for. Currently, I'm going to Maric College in San Diego for my ADN and I know they have a 'bridge' program for LVN to RN. It's a bit more pricey than other schools, but if you have your pre-reqs already, it only takes a year. Another place to look into would be SDSU. They have an amazing nursing program and are contracted with the best hospitals in SD.

As for a job, down in SD there are lots of Scripps hospitals all over the county and they treat their employees very well. A couple of my classmates currently work for them and love it! There's also a few Sharp hospitals around the county, with an excellent Women's Health and L&D. I can let ya know about individual hospitals strengths and weaknesses depending on what you're looking for or the area you're looking to move to. Just let me know!