luckygal5571

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1. 4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

   luckygal5571 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm in my CNA program, and already looking into LVN programs in my area. RN programs are out of the question...we only have 2 and the wait list is insanly long!!!! The only 2 I could afford (LVN) It requires 9 months of prereqs, 1 year-18 months of w...

2. Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

   luckygal5571 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am in a CNA class, on the wait list for the LVN program. I was sponsered by a local non profit that payed for all my supplies (yay)! I was sent with a checklist to a local uniform store. The sales lady, who works with this program all of the time, ...

3. Starting the Journey in Fresno, Ca

   luckygal5571 replied to luckygal5571's topic in CNA/MA

   I' taking my class at the Golden Living Center in Fresno, Ca. They start a new class every month. The times for this class is 6:45am to 3:00 pm. If you work (anywhere at any job) , then the class will cost money and you are at the bottom of their lis...

4. Too expensive for CNA class?

   luckygal5571 replied to atran407's topic in CNA/MA

   Golden Living Centers have free CNA classes. They are all over the US and have emails the to instructors in your area on their website. Check that out 1st!

5. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

   luckygal5571 replied to jynxa17's topic in CNA/MA

   Where I'm from the two schools that have an RN program are so competative that I spent 4 years waiting! I recived an AA in general studies, got married, and started a family and I'm still waiting. The CNA to LVN route seems to be the only way I'll b...

6. CNA wanting to be a MEDICAL ASSISTANT...will this be better

   luckygal5571 replied to amethyst26's topic in CNA/MA

   In Fresno the local Adult school has a Tuition Free program that's only 4 months, not including the Prereqs. I think it's a about 6 months total, plus a few Hundred dollars (If that) If you live near Fresno, Ca check it out before anything else. It w...

7. is this as impossible as it seems?

   luckygal5571 replied to hwalls's topic in CNA/MA

   How funny, this is the shift I would perfer. Working durring the day wouldn't be good for me at all! I hope it's the same way in California!!

8. I Got The Job!

   luckygal5571 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats! :balloons: :hpygrp:

9. CNA wanting to be a MEDICAL ASSISTANT...will this be better

   luckygal5571 replied to amethyst26's topic in CNA/MA

   A close friend of mine went to a local technical school for Culinary Arts. It's one of 4 in the area. The promised job placement after graduation. They placed him as a dishwasher at Olive Garden . 1 year and 8k later....he's making Min. wage I don't ...

10. Did you Go to an LVN program in Fresno or Clovis area? Can you review

    luckygal5571 posted a topic in California

    I'm researching lvn programs and the 3 I'm looking at are the 2 year Program at Clovis Adult School, the 1 year Program at Clovis Adult school, and the 1 year program at Fresno Adult School. My questions are, 1. How long were you on the waiting list,...

11. Starting the Journey in Fresno, Ca

    luckygal5571 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello! My name is Cee and I have always wanted to be a nurse! I Started college right after highschool at 19. For 2 years I tried to get into the nursing program at Fresno City College while completing my General Ed. No such luck with being accepted:...