cortsie1982

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1. new LVN grad needs help!!! Need advices asap

   cortsie1982 replied to lulu0704's topic in LPN/LVN

   A good option would be to get a part time LVN job and do the RN program. Some companies will work around your schedule if needed and hire you on as an RN. That way you can build your skills and it will not be such a shock when you go to become an RN....

2. Sorry...I lied....

   cortsie1982 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations!!! It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a great nurse. Sometimes it can be draining but we need more people like you in the field!

3. nurse/patient ratio?

   cortsie1982 replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow that is a lot! I do home health and we have one on one care. It can be much easier depending on who you work with and how the family is. I would recommend this if you are planning on attending school. Good luck!

4. Can LVN in California flush IV with Heparin?

   cortsie1982 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello everyone, There has been some recent debate at my job as to whether an LVN can do an Iv Heparin flush. I understand we cannot do an iv push of medication but is an Iv flush of Heparin different? It does not specifically say on the board...

5. LVN Salaries in Southern California

   cortsie1982 replied to socal99's topic in LPN/LVN

   Having an IV cert may increase your pay. I have mine and it does not affect my salary one bit. I am still glad i got it because i can potentially move to another job that requires it. I have been told that lvn's do not generally use their IV cert but...

6. Mt. SAC nursing program Spring 2010

   cortsie1982 replied to zzsstudentmommy's topic in California

   Lucky you guys! I am barely getting into my science pre requisites for applying for the program. They are so hard to get into now since the budget crisis. I cant wait to be starting as well! Good luck to you all! It is such a long and challenging jou...

7. Chaffey College in south cali

   cortsie1982 replied to want2banurse09's topic in California

   Out of 44 only 14-15 pass? That's insane! Reading these posts I'm seriously considering moving to another school. It is hard to even find a good teacher at Chaffey as it is. Unfortunately most community colleges are hard to get classes when you apply...

8. respiratory therapist versus licensed practical nurses (LPN)

   cortsie1982 replied to mashamontago's topic in Career Support

   That is scary because even just doing the pre requisites can be difficult! Depending on what school you go to, the teachers can be really mean and un- necessarily difficult.

9. Changing nursing major to something different

   cortsie1982 replied to dfj22's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah at Chaffey where i attend its based on a lottery. But the better GPA for yourself, the more you have challenged yourself to get better grades because the program i hear is tough. I am myself doing my pre courses and it takes forever! It is very ...

10. West Coast University in CA( LVN-RN )

    cortsie1982 replied to cpacia124's topic in LPN-RN

    No more LVN-Rn bridge program?! Damn how on earth do they expect to have nurses with this nursing shortage by not allowing anyone into the programs. Its becoming as hard as becoming a doctor

11. Everest College

    cortsie1982 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

    go straight for the RN! its so much more worth it and you practically learn the same stuff.. Ive been really curious about their program too cause its much cheaper then West coast university. Good luck! and im sure no matter what you do, you will d...

12. Burnt Out LPN!!!!!

    cortsie1982 replied to leeae85's topic in LPN/LVN

    Dont give up on knowing that there are plenty of great jobs with great people! My first job as a home health nurse was horrible cause they took new grads, made you sign a contract and treated you terrible. I was 21 at the time and didnt know a thing ...

13. pay rate for kaiser permanente

    cortsie1982 replied to cortsie1982's topic in LPN/LVN

    thank you so much for your help.. i guess the great thing about kaiser is your pay rate goes up rather quickly with great benefits and a big cap rate :)

14. pay rate for kaiser permanente

    cortsie1982 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    hi everyone.. i live in california and was thinking of changing jobs from an in home heath care agency to kaiser permanente but my boss says they dont pay well.. i was curious to find out if anyone knows any info.. ive searched but cant find any star...