StephMatousek

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1. County Jail VS Prison

   StephMatousek replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in Correctional

   I'm considering working in a jail or prison. I've heard of a few horror stories from fellow collegues which is holding me back from making a decision. Obviously there are risks in any nursing job, but is it really as dangerous as some say it is (bein...

2. Lvn To Rn Program In Los Angels Area

   StephMatousek replied to lucksgirl's topic in LPN-RN

   i've had friends that have waited 1 1/2 years to waiting 5 years. some schools are lottery, some are first come first serve. you should talk to a school nursing rep.

3. Anyone recommend Lvn-Adn program at Westcoast University?

   StephMatousek replied to scorpio82's topic in LPN-RN

   For LVN to ADN students, do you feel prepared for the NCLEX? I'm worried about spending alot on tuition and not being prepared for the NCLEX or as a nurse.

4. Lvn To Rn Program In Los Angels Area

   StephMatousek replied to lucksgirl's topic in LPN-RN

   I am also planning on attending WCU next year. Has anyone had any trouble transferring over their pre-reqs from JCs? Can any of you tell me which classes you took and where as far as pre-reqs. :]

5. Anyone going to St. Francis Career College?

   StephMatousek replied to domarera's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   actually i live in downey, 562 area. i now am enrolled at downey adult school. the program is only $5000 and has a 96% nclex pass rate. the only down side is you have to compete to get in. hope this helps! :]

6. Anyone going to St. Francis Career College?

   StephMatousek replied to domarera's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   i inquired last year and it was about 30k

7. Anyone going to St. Francis Career College?

   StephMatousek replied to domarera's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   too much money! :[

8. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

   StephMatousek replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   In southern California private LVN schools are over 30,000! I was fortunate enough to get into Downey Adult School for only 5,000.

9. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

   StephMatousek replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Because of the outrageous waiting list for RN school, I'm pursuing the LVN license because I can take the bridge to RN route and probably not wait as long or at least have something to show for a year of school. :]

10. Anyone have any experiences with Downey Adult School in OC ?

    StephMatousek replied to haywoodj's topic in California

    I attend Downey's vn program, and although it is not a requiement to have a healthcare background, I would highly suggest to take a CNA course or have some sort of college background. All of the students have some sort of college or healthcare backgr...

11. Help!!! With a school decision!!! =/

    StephMatousek replied to trasee01's topic in General Nursing

    trasee... there is no need to worry about the job market for LVNs. LVNs find plenty of work in the long term care setting, rather than acute care facilities. instead of listeing to what other people have to say regarding the job market, you should lo...

12. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    StephMatousek replied to Drea1713's topic in California

    what are the pre-req's for county?

13. Frustrations on Lvn to Rn bridge programs in Southern CA community colleges

    StephMatousek replied to SashaO's topic in LPN-RN

    What is the average that everyone has been waiting as a LVN waiting on the bridge program at these local cc's?

14. ANATOMY 1 class is ALWAYS FULL! X(

    StephMatousek replied to JEWELZxO6's topic in General Students

    Is anyone a LVN-RN bridge student at Cerritos, Cypress, LBCC, or Rio Hondo? If so, do you feel as prepared as students who are not LVNs? Are LVNs immidiately placed in the program if they have fulfilled all necessary pre-requisites, or is there stil...

15. Teach me how to STUDY!

    StephMatousek replied to crazytonurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    What I've found to be helpful is to outline the chapter I'm reading. For every subsection in the chapter I summarize it in two sentences, and create my own "study guide" by creating my own questions out of the reading. Hope this helps!