scallywags

scallywags

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  1. How long does it take in California?

    scallywags replied to scallywags's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I got it in the mail yesterday. I scheduled my exam for early August. Now I am

  2. CA LVN School or Scholarship Advice?

    scallywags replied to nikkiofca's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    While I was attending classes at cc, I did take a RE class online. I ended up getting my license, and still continued with pre reqs and general ed. I do about 2 transactions a year and it helped pay...

  3. How long does it take in California?

    scallywags replied to scallywags's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! Thanks for the info. I hope that it moves along quickly! Here is a link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprgms.htm It will say "admits LVNs only" in the spaces that do specific LVN-RN programs....

  4. How long does it take in California?

    scallywags replied to scallywags's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks Commuter. When you scheduled your test date, were you able to get placement at a center within three weeks or so? I hope to test soon...before I forget everything! lol

  5. lvn pay in california

    scallywags replied to timgirl2121's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospital where I work pays around $26/hr for LVNs. I recently graduated and will be taking the boards this summer, so I do not work in a LVN position as of yet. Plan on transferring within the...

  6. Passed my Entrance Exam and start LVN program in June

    scallywags replied to dschueler's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Deb, Congratulations on being accepted into the program and for your ambition to return to school. I just finished a LVN program a few weeks ago. I am still taking classes and hope to move into a...

  7. LPN to BSN at UOP.....

    scallywags replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN to RN

    Oooppsss...the information I stated earlier is what I had found out about the California program. I am sure these programs vary by

  8. So.. whats online schooling like?

    scallywags replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I have just completed a LVN program. During this time, I have taken six online classes through my community college. I am also looking into the possibility of doing U of Indianna in the future....

  9. LPN to BSN at UOP.....

    scallywags replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi, I talked to a representative from UOP recently at a career day type event. She said that they are doing a "pilot" LVN-BSN program right now. There is one class in progress at this time and they...

  10. How do i get ready for 2ndlevel of lvn school

    scallywags replied to pink2004's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Be confident in your abilities. You will do just fine. I remember when I gave my first injection, I was elated for the rest of the day. It was the greatest feeling. I was finally able to do...

  11. How far did everyone travel for clinical practice?

    scallywags replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I am a recent Grad of Gurnick (San Mateo). I will tell you that when I enrolled, some of the listed sites were in San Jose. I never once traveled to San Jose. I found that our clinical sites...

  12. Quick question......How hard?...

    scallywags replied to momgrad5/07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! You are going to do GREAT! I returned to school in my 30s with two children and had many of the same concerns as you when making the commitment to school. I graduated last weekend...

  13. Waiting On Nclex Pn Results!

    scallywags replied to reencole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!!!!!!!! I can imagine how excited you must

  14. Need Suggestions On Taking Hese

    scallywags replied to llovely89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just took the HESI last week. It was different from a lot of the review guides I have used in regards to the way the questions were worded. However, the if you understand the pathophysiology, it...

  15. Cost of LVN/LPN schooling..

    scallywags replied to HeartJulz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That sounds exactly like my school! We had our graduation this past weekend and the school granted us $1000 towards the costs. A committee joined together to plan and prepare for the ceremony. It...

  16. NCLEX-PN Advice please

    scallywags posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am gearing up to sit the exam in the next 8 weeks. I am reading my books and studying several hours each day. For anyone who has recently taken the exam, what was most surprising on the NCLEX-PN...

  17. NCLEX-PN Advice please

    scallywags replied to scallywags's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you all for your

  18. I'm 17 and I need some advice! please!

    scallywags replied to Nati213's topic in California Nursing

    If I were 17 again, I would enjoy college and not try to rush through it. Take your pre reqs and concentrate on your studies. When the time comes, get your applications out to all the RN programs to...

  19. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    scallywags replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    My friend was a LVN prior to becoming a RN last year. Her starting wage was $55/hr as a RN. She also worked at the hospital as a LVN and moved into an RN position. Not sure if that influenced the...

  20. ? about approved school vs. accredited

    scallywags replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From what I understand, the Board will approve a school to begin instruction if they fulfill a standard criteria that is set by the board. After the school is running, the board continues to evaluate...

  21. ? about approved school vs. accredited

    scallywags replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should call the Board of Vocational Nursing in CA and talk with them. They have likely approved the SF program. When I went to school (Gurnick in San Mateo), they were approved but not...

  22. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    scallywags replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Kevin, I am a nursing student, so I won't comment on jobs. I can tell you about living in San Francisco. I grew up in SF and have never strayed far from home. It is a wonderful city with so much...

  23. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    scallywags replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is so funny you mention the wound care incident. I really think that (wound care) was the breaking point for my fellow student. She is finishing the program this spring with the rest of us. I do...

  24. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    scallywags replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When my mom was sick six years ago, the nurses who cared for her were, for the most part, horrible. I remember sitting with her and a nurse would present at the edge of the bed and start doing things...

  25. Wage for LVN and RN

    scallywags replied to Stray dog's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in the Bay Area. I am currently a student, so I can not speak from personal experience. I have a friend who recently went from LVN ($28/hr) to RN ($55/hr). She works at a hospital in