karrikon

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1. Physically Taxing: Historic Nursing Gender-Discrimination Suit Settled

   karrikon replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   I am so happy to hear this. So an exterminator and window washer work harder than a nurse in an ICU, REHAB or Ortho? I highly doubt that. I know a nurse who tore her rotator cuff because she had to act quickly. Her client who had a CVA started to vom...

2. Do any colleges accept an associates degree from excelsior for a bridge to BS?

   karrikon replied to Lexilou08's topic in Excelsior

   Pacific Union in Napa area is supposed to take Excelsior courses. Contact (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME). That is, f you want to move. I moved back to Cali and had to drop Excelsior, even though I took all classes minus the CPNE. I wish California took gra...

3. LPT to LVN

   karrikon replied to JohnnyTamas's topic in LPN/LVN

   Nope, not for me. A lady that was handling my application with the BVNPT suddenly retired and didn't finish my application. I am still working as an LVN though.

4. Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

   karrikon replied to lynnie88's topic in School Programs

   Is this program coming back anytime soon? Nobody seems to know anything, even the admissions people!

5. Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

   karrikon replied to lynnie88's topic in School Programs

   I've been in touch with someone at U of P and it sounds like the program is not currently active. I am looking into Pacific Union out of Napa. Let me know it you hear of any programs.

6. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

   karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California

   Can you tell me how difficult the ACT is? And is it just English portion? Hope all is well with the program. Guess you are attending Travis AFB location?

7. Pacific Union College acceptance

   karrikon replied to ae1021's topic in California

   Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get notification of acceptance or denial for Pacific Union? I applied a little over a month ago to the LVN to RN program. I am wondering how long it will be before I hear. I am waiting on pins and needles!

8. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

   karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California

   Thank you for the comment. I sent my application out last week. I may ask you more questions in the future if you don't mind...

9. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

   karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California

   I have a great GPA but not a great tester. I appreciate your response. I better study up if I want to get accepted, huh?

10. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

    karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California

    Can you tell me if you have to take ACT and TEAS before you apply? How are you liking it so far? I live in Vallejo and have been seeking out this program since I lived back in NC. It seems like the perfect program for working adults. I did not do wel...

11. Took NCLEX in 2016 but Cannot Get Nursing Job

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Starting out in Skilled nursing, aka SNIF seems to be a good start for many nurses I know. Just a thought...

12. CNA Overlooked for Advancement

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    That's what I was thinking...I have heard this all too often. If you are too good, they block you from leaving. Eventually, people get frustrated and just move on. I would go to HR.

13. Langley Porter at UCSF- anyone an RN there?

    karrikon replied to williams88's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, This is a year late. But, I just moved to the area in December. I work for City of SF Behavioral Health as a LVN. I hear UCSG Langley Porter is a great place and doe fine work helping the mentally ill. I may moonlight there. Good luck!

14. Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    karrikon replied to guevarrar's topic in California

    University of Phoenix? I need an LVN to RN or LVN to BSN. I just started supervisory job with City of SF.

15. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    karrikon replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School Programs

    And, can anyone share the prereqs or admissions checklist?