kzens LPN

kzens has 5 years experience as a LPN.

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1. Is there any body who went to Kaplan(Sacramento) for their LVN?? How worthy is it?

   kzens replied to KaplanCollegeSac's topic in California

   I currently go to Kaplan San Diego for the LVN program and I would recommend it. It's a great program. and the tuition is around $34,000 for the 15 month program.

2. HELP! I need tips for studying certain LVN classes

   kzens replied to Malika06's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   yes flash cards are amazing to study with! the best thing is just to read the chapter before the lecture. It helps out a ton! I haven't had pharmacology yet, but for anatomy I printed out blank pictures of the skeletal system and the muscular system ...

3. Vaccinations for school...how soon to start them?

   kzens replied to nursetabitha's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I would go ahead and start them now. Once you start school it will be difficult trying to do all the shots and physical and everything along with school. I did mine before school started so I wouldn't have to worry about them. It's much easier

4. Starting CNA School...Advice & Opinions please!

   kzens replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in CNA/MA

   sounds like a good plan! I did a CNA program last summer and just got accepted to a LVN program so then I can do a bridge program! :) CNA is a lot of work, but its worth it! It really helps you get a good foundation for nursing and definately helps y...

5. Advice on overnight?

   kzens replied to mag426's topic in CNA/MA

   yup exactly! its a team effort! just have good communication and let the morning shift nurses know when something wasnt done! its so much nicer hearing it when you're starting your shift, so you can go and get it done and over with, rather than findi...

6. Thinking of going back to School for Nursing...

   kzens replied to rlb05's topic in Pre-Nursing

   if you are in a hurry, then go for the associates in nursing! but for teaching nursing classes a BSN will be better. im not quite sure if you "need" a BSN to teach but either way, a BSN is better for nursing and teaching :)

7. When to call about application?

   kzens replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i would call and ask! doesnt hurt! its been longer than 4 weeks, so go for it!

8. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

   kzens replied to nolamor's topic in CNA/MA

   i think its a good idea to do a CNA program and work a little before! as mentioned before, its good to find out before wasting time and money if a career is right for you! plus it'll better prepare you for nursing school, helping you learn the basics...

9. Young CNA

   kzens replied to Androoo's topic in CNA/MA

   good way to look at it! u can always go to school before u turn 18, and time it so that u are 18 when you graduate

10. what color uniforms does your school use?

    kzens replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    navy scrubs and white shoes. oh and our school patch on the tops. but for clinicals its white from head to toe. good thing my school isnt so picky about all white shoes.. mine have a teeny bit of pink on them :)

11. Young CNA

    kzens replied to Androoo's topic in CNA/MA

    yeah in Cali u have to be 18.. i graduated from my CNA program in june 2011, had no prior work experience, recently graduated high school, and just turned 18 and i had no trouble finding a job. so just volunteer until you turn 18, and then you can do...

12. no work experience

    kzens replied to brandi-007's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Start out as a CNA. Its a short, quick program and it'll give you experience and help you learn the basics. It'll help you decide if nursing is right for you.My CNA program was 2 months long and wasn't all day so you will still have time with your da...

13. Roll Call for Spring /Fall 2012 LPN/LVN Students!!!

    kzens replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I start march 12 at Kaplan College in San Diego, CA! So excited! :)

14. Male going into CNA-Legal issues?

    kzens replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yes I am the same way! I don't like people sitting there watching me try and work! But good, go for that RN! Good luck!

15. MA to CNA to LVN, or MA to LVN?

    kzens replied to Caselicious's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi Casey! my name is also Kacie (obviously spelt differently :) lol) and i am also in the san diego area. I graduated from a CNA program in June 2011 and i worked for about 2 months after. I am now enrolled in a LVN program (gonna start in march :))....