charliesnurse

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1. Seeking Advice for LVN or RN

   charliesnurse replied to addie23's topic in LPN-RN

   I would encourage you to go ahead with the lvn program. Getting into an lvn to rn program (from my experience and knowledge) is a lot easier than getting into an rn program.

2. I am so discouraged...

   charliesnurse replied to determinedgirl5689's topic in LPN-RN

   You're just a baby! Now is the best time for you to get all the education you can. Marriage, children and managing a household is a full-time job. I know what I'm talking about. I am 49, have been married 27 years, raised 3 children and am going ...

3. LVN to RN bridege at Sac City College

   charliesnurse replied to RN_in_the_making's topic in LPN-RN

   rninthemaking.....are you the one who sent me the message about starting a study group? my email is [email protected] I'm nervous, excited, scared and also feel fortunate to be going into the program!

4. Cant decide which path to take

   charliesnurse replied to crislaudys07's topic in LPN-RN

   If you are passionate about people and nursing, pursue it. Have you considered taking some of the classes online? I took Nutrition online and it was interactive and interesting. This venue allows you to study and take tests at your convenience. I ...

5. LVN to RN bridege at Sac City College

   charliesnurse replied to RN_in_the_making's topic in LPN-RN

   Thank you all so much. I made the decision to take the test Thursday morning. The test being Friday morning. I called around for a math tutor who came to my house that afternoon. I studied a few other things, took the test and passed with 80%. I ...

6. LVN to RN bridege at Sac City College

   charliesnurse replied to RN_in_the_making's topic in LPN-RN

   Thank you so much. The encouragement is much appreciated. I just started studying for the TEAS test (Friday).

7. LVN to RN bridege at Sac City College

   charliesnurse replied to RN_in_the_making's topic in LPN-RN

   Hey, I have also been accepted to the transition class and MAY take the TEAS test on Friday. I'm just not sure if I want to do this. I don't know if I have the energy, the will and/or the desire anymore. It's taken me 2 years to finish up the micr...

8. california lvn pay scale

   charliesnurse replied to ldshaw's topic in California

   Does anyone know how one becomes an independent home health lvn?

9. california lvn pay scale

   charliesnurse replied to ldshaw's topic in California

   I work in Sacramento for an agency and make 25/hr plus gas. It all depends upon the case, medi-cal cases are not going to pay as much as private insurance cases. I became an lvn in 84, was raising kids for 16 years and have re-entered the work forc...