Delta18

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1. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   Delta18 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   The sad part is that this is yet another COMPLETE MISS by the bone head gUvAnor of Kalifornia~he was elected to lead...not to read! This moron had an actual bill on his desk back in Jan 2008 that was slated to reduce and set the cap on the ratio of ...

2. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   In a re-response to JudeElf - "Please READ the whole thread if you are going to comment." Furthermore, do not try to impugn me, by first building yourself up to be this 21 year veteran of whatever nursing experience(s) you may have; and then somehow ...

3. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well. I've taken a few days off of critiquing the schools, because I wanted to step back and ask a few questions from those classmates that I still remain in contact with; and I wanted to discuss my posts with those instructors and staff members that...

4. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   This is a follow-up to "JudeElf's" reply on this thread regarding the "validity" of my being an actual "N-U-R-S-E". As he/she put it, because of the "gossip" that has been posted by myself regarding the "unprofessionalism" that has caused colleagues...

5. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Self-respect comes from being honest with yourself, yes. But it also comes with being HONEST with people who ask for it! The schools listed and the one you work for all share that "shroud" of keeping things in the dark...."CYA because we don't want...

6. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Tammy makes a good point in her statement. Not implying anything about Tammy's background. But here's another thing that the schools do not tell you right off. In the event that you have an issue with your background....ie, criminal or any offense...

7. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   It doesn't matter what year or month I graduated from CNI, truth be told all of that is as relevant as how many "awards" **** gives you. The reason I say this, is because every term that graduates always has a "valedictorian" (whoo hoo) - many of the...

8. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   No...and you'd think within a couple of months you could secure something here in the Orange County area. But the truth is - the bad economy has sucked all the openings dry. One thing that the schools won't tell you because that is not their concer...

9. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

   Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   To "confused0101" - I'm finished with school and received my license last year. I've kept in touch with many of the staff at CNI and some of the other colleges I listed, because I was able to build a friendship with a lot of them. They've all given...

10. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    One thing that I forgot, to add to what I had posted was the fact that all the schools in the Orange County area of California "share" instructors like venereal disease. Granted not all the instructors are bad. But the bad ones definitely circulate...

11. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Here's the actual low down on how the LVN schools work in Orange County, Ca. They are all a "cookie cutter" system that is driven by money. The sad part is that it is a "cloning" process in a very small petri dish. All the schools circulate the SAME...

12. Legal Q&A regarding CA State Board Requirements

    Delta18 posted a topic in Criminal

    Hey there, I need to pose a question on the General Forum, because, well I don't know where to exactly place this questions. And I figure it would help people on both the LVN/LPN side and RN side of the fence. If a person is applying for a license i...

13. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    As I mentioned above, if you have indeed completed the 1st year of an RN program, you should have classes under your belt that could merit you a chance at testing for an LVN/LPN licensure. Depending upon where you are though, there maybe a few other ...

14. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Sprintin08, From the sound of it, you are going through something that a lot of us have gone through. If you are being exposed to this field for the first time, then you have nothing to be "ashamed" of. It is good that you still have the "fear" in y...

15. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Pers. This is an opportunity and a learning lesson that has hit you square in the face. There is no other way to put it. Yes, I empathize with you pain in regards to being a CNA and being put in the middle of a lot of "scut work". It...