lnewman128

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1. Looking for LVN to RN bridge near San Jose CA

   lnewman128 replied to 02nurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   There is Unitek in Santa Clara & Fremont; cost $ 38,000 for 8 month program. You can apply to Mission College's (a CC in Santa Clara) as an 'advanced entry' into their RN program; other CC's in the area have that option too for about $ 4,500. W...

2. Starting Unitek Santa Clara Jan '09?!

   lnewman128 replied to lnewman128's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Actually I am called NCP (SSF campus) to see if I can get in there instead of Unitek. I do NOT like the way I have been treated by Unitek after my enrollment was done - they are very sweet until you're in and after that - very RUDE!!!! NCP is $ 840...

3. Any recommendations for a good winter hand cream?

   lnewman128 replied to Elektra6's topic in Stress 101

   My vote is for Eucerin Aquafor.

4. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

   lnewman128 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I replied to you before - I live across the bay from you. What I have (FINALLY) decided to do after talking to others and a lot of tossing and turning is pay for the LVN via private school and apply for the bridge at one of the 4 community colleges ...

5. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

   lnewman128 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Oops! I just added to my own message to myself...too busy studying to finish this semester! I thought you were in No. California. I don't know what private schools are available in GA. I doubt they have a DIRECT route to RN. Every school seems t...

6. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

   lnewman128 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Sorry, I thought you were in No. CA. Never mind about these schools I mentioned. I don't know what is available in GA.

7. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

   lnewman128 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   The only private school to get an RN is Unitek and their 2 stage ADN program; however, you need to first get your LVN in 11 months at a price tag of $ 33k and then after you have had 6 - 12 months of experience can you apply for the other 8 month par...

8. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

   lnewman128 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   What schools are you looking at that it will cost that much??? I am planning on doing the LVN program at a private school ($33k) as a stepping stone to an RN program b/c community colleges are sooo impacted!!! I have already been waiting 2+ years a...

9. Are LVNs having hard time finding jobs?

   lnewman128 replied to bectex's topic in LPN/LVN

   How long ago were you looking for work in SF Bay Area? Moving out of area is NOT an option!!! I am in desperate need of guidance. I am about to start an LVN program in a month and am scared I will put A LOT of $ out and won't be able to find a job ...

10. Dealing with excessively dry hands.

    lnewman128 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi- I have the same problem with my elbows and the skin around my thumbs. After trying EVERYTHING!!! on the market from paraffin wax dips to Mary Kay something or other (Satin Hands?), the only tried/true product I found was Eucerin Aquafor. It HAS...

11. Taking three sciences over the summer!!!

    lnewman128 replied to missfuturenurse's topic in General Students

    I would be concerned too...my concern for you is that these classes are extremely important and by taking 3 in a condensed format (summer) you will not get the information you need from any of the classes. You will get there in your own time...relax...

12. Microbiology and Chemistry

    lnewman128 replied to JumpingIn's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would NOT recommend doing BOTH classes at the same time...not to say it cannot be done; however, Micro will be A LOT EASIER if you take Chem first (most schools [like mine]) won't allow you to take Micro without Chem first as a prerequisite. You c...

13. Starting Unitek Santa Clara Jan '09?!

    lnewman128 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Looking for others starting LVN Unitek Santa Clara campus in Jan '09! Sometimes it is easier going into a scary thing knowing someone... Scared to DEATH!!!