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  1. LPN Relocating to East Bay Area Ca - Any Advice

    Thanks to everyone for your advice. I am planning a trip out in mid May - thanks again :)
  2. Hi Everyone, I am an LPN with 6 months sub acute experience planning to relocate to the East Bay area of Ca to be with my family while I pursue my RN degree. Any advice on the job market and school options there for RN - ADN and BSN programs - salary...
  3. I have found more luck after getting IV certified. Certifications are key I think - IV / Phlebotomy and Pharmacy. Go to Napnes.org. That might will help. I agree that your resume should be skilled based. License and Certs up top - plus any foreign la...
  4. This may sound odd, but ask your instructors from school which hospital system handles the prisons. They are usually big hirers, the pay is very good, and the job not as "scary" as it sounds. I believe its largely medication dispension driven - i.e a...
  5. I am in the exact situation and I agree with all the posters, become a CNA first. I did my nursing pre-reqs, was waitlisted and then enrolled in LPN school. I decided to take the CNA course before I began LPN classes and it has helped me tremedously ...
  6. Dover Business School (LPN Program)

    Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your candid reply. That is scary and I will definitely look into it. I appreciate the feedback very much.
  7. Dover Business School (LPN Program)

    I currently attend Dover for the LPN program. It is very expensive - 25,000 for the sequence. I have just started, but have mixed reviews. First, they are accredited and apparently awaiting associate degree granting authority which would enable them ...
  8. working as cna while in lpn school?

    I work full time as a CNA and attend an LPN program full time days - M-F. It can be done, but it is exhausting. My best advice is to try to work in a position where you can study sometimes. For example nights at my hospital can include periods where ...
  9. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Hi everyone, Hi Sernedipity- Welcome Starbite:) I am doing well. The class is going well. We had our second day of clinicals this past Tuesday. I have not yet had direct patient contact. This past clinical was bedmaking only - non occupied beds. Next...
  10. Do CNAs with EKG/phlebotomy training make more money?

    I am only a CNA student but from what I have heard is that if you work in a hospital, you will be taugh these skills on the job and I believe for free. So, it may not be worth the money - maybe try to first work as a CNA and on your interviews, ask i...
  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hi RockinCNA8705, Thanks for the info on nights - I appreciate it. I am not interested in nights because I think it will be easier. It is the only shift that will work for me as I have someone to watch my daughter who is handicapped and I am in ...
  12. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Update - the link I posted did not work - sorry! Try this one http://nursingassistantcentral.homestead.com/
  13. Help!!!!

    Hi littlenursingmommy, I know how you feel - I only had my first day of clinicals and was totally freaked out just by the enviorment. I spoke with my professor about it and she relayed that it is completely normal! Just hang in there - there are als...
  14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Sorry - I meant care_baer! See - the night is playing tricks on my eyes - lol :)
  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hi Carebear, I am sorry for your creepy experience. She probably just thought she heard something - the dark can play tricks on the best of us at different times! I am a CNA student and intrested in nights 11-7 - can you tell what a typical night is ...