Role Call...California LVN's

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Hi all,

I just attended the annual California Licensed Vocational Nurses League for the first time. I found it surprising that this is the only League we have for LVN's in california who are fighting for our rights to ever changing laws that are out there. You guys know... CNA( california Nurses Association) with the ratio law. There were not alot of members and the president said that there organinzation doesnt represent 1% of california LVN's!!! Thats scary to me:uhoh3: . I think we need more representation from LVN's to keep our jobs , to tell our legistlators what needs to happen, and to fight against CNA. Tell me your thoughts......

hey guys, i'm an LVN for 14 months in palmdale, ca. i am finishing my last two prereqs to go LVN-RN but my college AVC keeps putting roadblocks in the way now an assessment exam TEASE. have you guys heard of it. it has trig and physics on it, common. why do we need those subjects. i am scared i will not pass it and will have to look for another school. i am 49 and not much time to waste. my daughter just graduated with her RN last week. they just got a union at my hospital (i work med surg) and have 14-16 patients on team nursing. it is a nightmare. the union has done nothing yet. on top of everything i only make $14.99/hr. i make $22/hr. at another hospital perdium. the only reason i stay is they let me work one day a week and go to school. this is tough getting to the RN program. god bless you all.

You may want to consider the LVN-BSN...I know University Of Phoenix may be getting that program in your area and I believe alot of it may be online. I go back and forth with what to do once Im an LPN and want to back to school. Here it isn't as difficult to get into the RN programs. It's about a one year waiting list, but because the way Phoenix metro area is set up there are about 9 programs around the valley and even if you get in at a college further away from your house it's only an hour drive at the most. Seems to be quite a few more options than in Ca......Oh and just in the last year they have tossed out some pre-req's(which of course Im thrilled about).

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Thanks commuter for th info.

Mimi'smom,

Another option is Indiana State University LVN-BSN Program through the college network. Its about $21,000 ( depending on how many pre-reqs youve taken) and its online and self study.They have a guarentee you pass and you can do the studying on your own time.They are approved through the state board of registered nursing earlier this year.Check em out.This maybe are only hope while they keep making it harder to get a rn and besides youll get a BSN from a well known prestigous university. Im starting this route Jan 08 since I just graduated.

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hey, yall, i'm a new nurse, here from nyc, oh wait, this is only for california nurses, (sigh) where are the ny pns? i guess i'm not wanted here , so long!!!:o :sniff: :crying2:

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hey, yall, i'm a new nurse, here from nyc, oh wait, this is only for california nurses, (sigh) where are the ny pns? i guess i'm not wanted here , so long!!!:o :sniff: :crying2:

:welcome: no your welcomed here. i just wanted to post info regarding an organization who needs lvn from california to join.

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Hey MiMi,

I live in Palmdale too. I'll bet I know which hospital you work at. One of the charge nurses lives next door to me, and she echoes you. I agree, AVC makes it so hard to get in. I don't understand why, seeing that nurses are in such high demand. A lot of this stuff doesn't make sense to me. I don't believe it should be just handed to us, but we shouldn't have to bring them the witches broomstick either. I hope all goes well with you getting that RN.

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Dee Dee143, I am curious if you are still a member of the LVNL? I accessed their website today and did not get any info on the group that was very useful. I called the number listed under members for my region and it was answered by a voicemail for MaryKay cosmetics and a travel agency. I called Sacramento and talked with a lady that was not very helpful.

Maybe this is why there are not many members?? I have googled LVN associations many times and this is the 1st time I was able to access their webiste. If you are a member, can you give me a little insight about the organization. I am in the Southern California area. You can also private message me if you like.

Thanks for your help.

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I recently stumbled on this org while on the web. I was surprised to find 58th annual convention this year practically at my back door. Tried to call with no return phone call. Mgr would have given day off to attend if I could register. I have been LVN for 20 yrs and union member. This group has an opportunity to organize LVNs into a collective force if interested, I would love to support an org that promotes and protects the LVN practice. I spoke with no less than a dozen of my co-workers (all working LVNs in Ca) not one was aware this group existed.

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