newbeemom228

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1. San Diego LVN..Need info

   newbeemom228 replied to redman03_7's topic in California

   Here's one you probably haven't heard about. Grossmont health occupations center in santee. They do require CNA and completion of a healthcare essentials course. Unlike southwestern and city, with this one you will have no problem getting into their ...

2. IV certification LVN

   newbeemom228 replied to newbeemom228's topic in California

   Hmmm... That's interesting. When my son was hospitalized a few weeks ago a LVN gave Morphine and acyclovir through his IV. Then again, it was at Balboa Naval hospital, maybe that was why. The bases are goverment property so I guess they go by federal...

3. IV certification LVN

   newbeemom228 posted a topic in California

   Hi guys, I just started LVN school. I'm curious about what you learn in IV certification class. Is this the way we learn to administer IV Meds? I'm thinking that the reason they say that LVN can't give IV meds is that its not actually part of the pro...

4. Maric College in San Diego

   newbeemom228 replied to Faeriewand's topic in California

   I have heard alot of bad things about Maric. I did go talk to them but quickly realized they are not worth the money. I have spoke to alot of people who went there and can't get a job. Their credits are not accepted at any of the colleges here. About...

5. LPN Vs. LVN

   newbeemom228 replied to newbeemom228's topic in LPN/LVN

   Okay thanks. That makes sense. I'm in California. ~Nikki

6. LPN Vs. LVN

   newbeemom228 replied to newbeemom228's topic in LPN/LVN

   This is an addition to my first post. I wanted to add to it. All of you LPN's or LVN's, what do you recommend? If you had it to do all over again, would you be a RN instead? ~Nikki

7. LPN Vs. LVN

   newbeemom228 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Maybe you guys have already answered this, but I am new to the board and my recent search on here didn't find it. At the college here they have CNA, LVN and RN. I am not sure sure which I should choose, LVN or RN. Is LPN the same as LVN. I tried look...