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1. One year LVN programs in Bay Area/Contra Costa?

   fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Does anyone know of any LVN programs in Alameda or Contra Costa county that meet the following requirements: 1. Offer financial aid 2. Are one year or less? 3. Are a private institution or adult school, NOT a community college The reason for the sec...

2. LVN......applying for CNA jobs

   fascinoma replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Phlebotomy isn't a hard program, I did it before I was even thinking of getting into nursing. I did a two week fast track program (so I could be done with it by the time that school started back up in the fall), then did a one week externship at a ho...

3. LVN/LPN School info for everyone (tuition etc)

   fascinoma replied to pinksky's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Do any of these other than Western offer student aid? Unitek doesn't accept federal financial aid - you have to pay out of pocket or through private loans. I'm worried that in the end, I'll end up paying the same amount if I went to Western. I've ...

4. LVN......applying for CNA jobs

   fascinoma replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I talked to my home care client's visiting nurse about this issue - she is an LVN - I am doing LVN as a stepping stone to RN since I'm not likely to get my RN finished in under four years any other way. I'm in California, but I'm doing it because eve...

5. Getting a part-time job as a new LVN

   fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN/LVN

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6. Getting a part-time job as a new LVN

   fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi folks - I'm thinking of getting my LVN. Due to some unique circumstances - I have too many college units in the CC system (in general ed coursework and in my prior major) and am going to lose my student aid in another semester because of it. Howe...

7. Should I do EMT or CNA?

   fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in CNA/MA

   Actually, I already wipe someone else's butt... that's not the hardest part of my job. It's the emotional drain, and being "chief cook and bottle washer", but I imagine it wouldn't be the same in a facility. I'm thinking i'm going to do my lab tech ...

8. Should I do EMT or CNA?

   fascinoma posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Should I do EMT or CNA? I'm already licensed an EMT-B, but due to health issues in the last two years I didn't actually work in it. Health issues are since resolved/stable, and I'm up for recertification. I also need to get my ambulance certificatio...

9. CNA and Phlebotomy

   fascinoma replied to raom915's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm going to be doing phlebotomy/lab tech, but in my state (California) the turnaround time for a license after you graduate, is about six months to a year. So, I'm doing CNA so I can have a job in the meantime (turnaround is faster) and also, like y...

10. What is the CNA class like?

    fascinoma posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Greetings! I'm taking the CNA class next semester at my community college... it's three months long. Long compared to some of the other CNA classes, but the schedule works with my job and I'm already a student at that college and have a financial aid...

11. Do new grads find jobs as LVN?

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Doesn't bother me so much... can work in SNF/HH until I get my RN... that's fine with me. Actually I really love doing home health. I'd rather do it as an LVN than what I'm presently doing. I'm a licensed EMT-B and work as a home health aide at the m...

12. Unitek/WCC - did loans cover everything?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Did anyone go to Unitek or WCC? Did your loans cover everything + help with living expenses, or did you have to pay out of pocket too? Because of the student loan crunch I'm worried I should start sooner and not later, because the loans might not be...

13. Anyone work as a caregiver while in LVN school?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi! I'm a caregiver - wondering who has done this while in LVN school, how compatible was the program with your work. I want to go to an 11 month private program, and in a few months am looking for a live-in evening position.

14. Homework load in private LVN school?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I'm looking into an 11 month program - I am hoping to work as a live-in evening caregiver while doing this, working about 20 hours a week. Unitek's program gets out at 4pm plus have no idea what the clinicals are like...

15. Do new grads find jobs as LVN?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Do new grads find jobs as LVN? How long can I expect it to be between being licensed and working? Are there things I can do, to boost my chances?