marge95050

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1. Are you content at LVN level?

   marge95050 replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN/LVN

   Honestly i am not contended at LVN level. I love my work, confident with what im doing and okay w/ the hourly rate.But i feel the need to pursue my career in this field rather than just being "okay" as LVN. Right now, I need strong motivation to star...

2. Unitek's LVN program in details

   marge95050 replied to eeksa's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I graduated at Unitek College-Santa Clara campus last year June 2007. I was thankful i went to that school. It is NOT TRUE that you get paid while doing your clinicals. We went to several Skilled nursing facilities even to Hollister area ( Psych Faci...

3. First year pay

   marge95050 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well, i have my options now and i'll get $29/hr. but i dont get the benefits yet since i have fullcoverage insurance from my husband. Im working not less than 80hrs for 15days. im okay with that since its my first year. just to answer the question no...

4. First year pay

   marge95050 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN/LVN

   It depends in w/c area/ location you are working. I am in San Jose, CA. (bayarea) Im working in a skilled nursing facility as Per Diem LVN and i get $31/hr when i get hired fresh from school and passing nclex-pn. LVN's in this area get $25-28/hr aver...

5. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

   marge95050 replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN/LVN

   Im a new LVn as well. I graduated last year and working in a 167bed SNF here in Bay Area for over 8months now. My first 2months was a nightmare. But I get accustomed to almost every aspect on my 3rd month. I still do get cited from time to time but t...

6. LPN Wages

   marge95050 replied to Tua15395's topic in LPN/LVN

   Im employed in a 167bed skilled nursing facility here in San Jose, California bayarea. I was hired Per Diem Oct. 2007 and im paid $31/hr. My classmates ranges $26-28 per hour with benefits.

7. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   marge95050 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   I got recently hired in a Convalescent Hospital (Cupertino, California) I got an offer of $31/hr w/ benefits. Im a fresh green, new LVN..but as ive said before, around here in our area pay rate is in between $25-28/hr. One of my classmate got recentl...

8. LVN programs- UNITEK vs. GURNICK

   marge95050 replied to tweener's topic in California

   hey there! sorry late reply It's up to you becoz even Unitek has a cut off score/waitlist sort of. All i can say is that the tuition ive spent was worth it. I know it is one of the most expensive VN programs in Bayarea but then as far as i know we al...

9. LVN programs- UNITEK vs. GURNICK

   marge95050 replied to tweener's topic in California

   Hi there! i am a recent grad of Unitek & waiting for my nclex results. I'll say the pricey tuition fee was worth it..Have you checked on our passing rate? The program is so intense of course you need to quit /slow down n your job if you want to b...

10. New LPN

    marge95050 replied to Gogetter's topic in LPN/LVN

    Congratulations! still waiting for mine & expecting it by this next week (takes 3weeks here in California)..Goodluck! cheers!:balloons:

11. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    marge95050 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live in Bay Area (san Jose, CA) Ive asked & learned that you don't get less than $25/hr as an entry level LVN. Most of the LVN's i know get $27 up/hr (homehealth, hospice & SNF). cheers!

12. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    marge95050 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN/LVN

    hmmm! Saunders did helped me a lot:) probably it depends w/c book you can understand more/relate to..coz basically the concept is the same. I used Kaplan text & online, some lippincots & even those index card type of reviewers.. Goodluck to a...

13. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    marge95050 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN/LVN

    sooo true! took mine last sept. 11 & it stopped @ 85 also!! Im also from California so i have to wait for 3wks more! let's just hope for the best..let us know if you guys passed..

14. Has anyone went to Unitek for the LVN Program????

    marge95050 replied to Stephy83's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    :welcome: I am married too, no kids yet! Do not freak out on the math part, You can do it as it is very simple. Goodluck again & just tag me if you have questions..I'll let you know once i get my results cheers:balloons:

15. Has anyone went to Unitek for the LVN Program????

    marge95050 replied to Stephy83's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    entirely different from the Pre req's of course, coz this time you'll tackle more on Med surg..You have to read whenever you have time becoz if you'll just rely on the lectures/powerpoint you'll find it hard on the tests. Utilize the Saunders NCLEX(o...