Blossom26

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1. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your input!

2. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I would want to do dental hygiene but the program in my area is $56,000. Its also a private school...there are no other DH programs in my area. I am in Southern California. So that is why I am considering being a Registered Dental Assistant.

3. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

   It is Brightwood College also know as Kaplan...I was going to do the Junior College route, but the waitlist is 2 to 3 years. I know of 2 people that went through the Kaplan program and were hired immediately. I had thought i wanted to be a nurse, ...

4. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

   The job market for LVNs seems to be demanding in my area. The private school told me they have more job openings than they can fill. I also do know people that went through the program and they got jobs right away. I have heard about "phasing out"...

5. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

   The private school would cost be aprox $16,000 (student loan) I am considering becoming a registered dental assistant as well. The program is half the cost of the LVN program. I used to work in dental offices some years back. I was a receptionist...

6. Should I become an LVN?

   Blossom26 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! I decided to go back to school last year to pursue becoming a vocational nurse. My plan was to be a CNA while going to nursing school. I have been a CNA for about 4 months now and I find it very stressful. I work in a SNF on a rehab floor ...