Yannie021

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  1. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    thank you all so much for your input... i have, however, decided on ultrasound. it interests me more, i like the technical aspect of the work. as far as pay/opprotunities, from what i understand...ultrasound actually pays a bit more than nursing but...
  2. LVN Salary in So Cal

    Hi I am in southern california in san bernardino county (but moving to LA county after school) and am wondering what the average starting salary is for LVN?? In hospital setting, extended care, rehabilitation and nursing homes...basically all facili...
  3. LVN salary in So. Cal!

    Thanks for the info. Im in San Bernardino county now (Upland) but plan to move back to my hometown in LA county (San Dimas)... And thanks for the info on L&D/RN...that is what I had figured. How is the outlook for LVN in nursing home/rehab type o...
  4. LVN salary in So. Cal!

    hi all...i think i have decided to set my sighs on lvn/lpn instead of rn for now. i am starting as a cna (classes begin in september) and i will also be taking my pre-reqs for lvn at the same time, working as a cna and finishing my pre-reqs. i have ...
  5. L&D Question

    Thank you. I'm in Southern California... I was thinking of the RN also. I've got a few months to consider but wanted to make sure everything was in order... Thanks :) But if anyone has any more info/advice please....let me know
  6. L&D Question

    really? wow I thought there was a set standard of care for each designation. I was told RN's are allowed this-this-this scope of practice where LVN's are limited to this-this...know what I mean?
  7. L&D Question

    Hi I will be starting my pre-req's for nursing in October...I am not sure, however, which Nursing path to follow as registration for the major will be in spring. My dream is to work in labor and delivery/postpartum/well-baby nursery...one of those, m...
  8. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    i'm not worried about the stress...my mom is...lol i think i'd do just fine either way to be honest...but yes...i was hoping as a rn to eventually land on l&d and if i did ultrasound i wanted to do general which i believe includes ob/gyn as oppos...
  9. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    right, and that is what i assumed. i highly doubted it would be 'easy' or 'low-key'...lol i guess mainly...i hardly hear of ultrasound techs, you know? perhaps i am listening to the wrong information...it has been made very clear the nursing is in de...
  10. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    hi, i am in a last minute funk, so to speak...i am scheduled to start school at a local community college to begin studies for my adn. i have always had a great interest in nursing but lately have started to dig into the idea of diagnostic ultrasound...
  11. opinions about epidurals

    I had an epidural with my daughter. I was 19 and in labor for 36 hours, finally pushing for 2 hours and ended up with a cesarean and a 9 pound baby... Yeah, I'd say go for it as long as you are informed about the risk involved. I wouldnt ever go with...
  12. Nails question

    i just heard that nurses arent allowed to have 'nails' anymore when working with patients...i guess this includes acrylic nails and just nails that are longer than the tip of your finger. also, no nail polish unless it is clear or neutral colored. is...
  13. New, Young and dont know where to start!

    hi everyone and thanks for your help/advice. here in california most of the community colleges offer rn programs without having to take general ed first. although some require certain math/science classes most actually will enroll you with an orienta...
  14. hi everyone..i am new on this site and have never posted before. i am 20 years old and wanting to begin my nursing career. it's something i've always wanted to do, that and ultrasound (i've been torn recently) i was informed once at the er (daughter ...