slward

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1. Glendale Adventist student nurse float pool

   slward replied to Enthused RN's topic in California

   You can apply directly on their website.

2. Recent/Current West Coast Uni students?

   slward replied to trebleclefmama's topic in California

   I have not personally attended, but know a couple people who have. I wanted to attend, but with tuition over $100,000 it's not at all possible for me. It is a sister company of American Career College, so many of the policies and etc are the same. ...

3. How to become Patient Care Technician?

   slward replied to muffinmonster's topic in California

   What is a PCT? What is the pay like?

4. CA correctional/DMH RN application

   slward replied to cobee's topic in California

   I applied. I didn't take any test (I know what you are talking about!), but I did receive a letter like 6 months later informing me that I was eligible to apply to open positions. It also listed one or two positions that were open and stated that I m...

5. how can lvn student challenge the board to take cna test

   slward replied to Denise32388's topic in California

   Depends on your school. American Career College is structured so that the first 2 terms (2 out of 4) coincide with CNA coursework, so all you need to do is apply to test once you have completed the second term. At American Career College, a person in...

6. How well are LVN's doing these days?

   slward replied to angiedhutch's topic in California

   I certainly don't know your activity and strength level, but CNA and HHA are pretty physically demanding jobs! You are constantly moving and lifting your patient. Consider that... As far as the LVN market here in CA...I am an LVN (licensed 1 year) an...

7. West Coast Univ LA- anyone attend/attending??

   slward posted a topic in California

   Hi- Thinking about West Coast University BSN program, but it seems so much less intimidating than some others I've looked at. It is accredited, but is it too good to be true? Anyone gone to this school, or currently attending??

8. HESI Admission Assessment Test for Nursing School

   slward replied to 2bLeonurse1989's topic in Georgia

   Hi Youcandoit! I'm sold on your book....but you didn't mention what it was! Thanks!

9. Which is the best school?

   slward replied to From55's topic in California

   Not sure yet, still looking around. I live in Pasadena and I have a not-always-reliable car, so I need to take that into account. I'm thinking maybe Kaplan in North Hollywood for LVN (I don't think they offer RN) and a bridge program to follow. I've ...

10. Prospective So Calif student looking for career path advice

    slward posted a topic in California

    I posted this a few days ago in the general student forum, but it occured to me advice from Calif nurses might be more practical to seek, not only because of our shared region, but because what constructive advice could I get from other students? I ...

11. Which is the best school?

    slward replied to From55's topic in California

    Are you looking for LVN or RN? I'd like to know about schools also. I am planning on enrolling (but more in Los Angeles), but haven't decided wether to do RN or LVN with a bridge. I hope you get some great responses!

12. Prospective So Calif student looking for career path advice

    slward replied to slward's topic in General Students

    Wow! Thank you, you guys!! I will check out the info straight away and let you know what happens!

13. Prospective So Calif student looking for career path advice

    slward posted a topic in General Students

    I hope this isn't flagged as supposed to be posted on the pre-student forum because I wanted to get advice from current and former students. I am looking into nursing as a second career. I am 29 and don't really want to spend the time to take a commu...