scallywags

scallywags

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  1. Creating a resume

    scallywags posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am getting ready to graduate in 8 weeks:nurse: and need to work on creating my resume. Granted, I still need to sit the NCLEX-PN, but I want to be prepared. I am also hoping to pick up a few home...

  2. Creating a resume

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

    Thank you for the advice and also the book reference. I will be certain to look into it. I am not sure we are going to have a resume writing session, but I may just mention it to the administrator...

  3. In LPN school full-time when u have children??????

    scallywags replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have two children (5, 8) and will be graduating this Spring from a LVN program. While doing this program, I have been taking other classes at a community college to wrap up pre reqs for RN...

  4. 30 Unit RN Program

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

    I think you listed all the negs of the 30 unit program. Personally, I have been considering doing this myself, and later, move into a BSN program down the line. One of the Pros is that there are a...

  5. My age....

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

    Turn a deaf ear to these comments. You will be turning 37 regardless and wouldn't you rather have met your goals than to still be thinking about them? You still have a good thirty working years...

  6. LPN Cost..

    scallywags replied to BobG.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For the LVN program I am in, which includes a pre req class on basic biology, a 14 month LVN program, all books, scrubs (2 sets), stethoscope, BP Cuff, and pen light, the total cost was $21800. This...

  7. Im deciding whether to take on LVN

    scallywags replied to Nuuurse2b's topic in California Nursing

    This is the path that I choose to take for myself. I have all of my pre reqs, except for Microbiology (which I plan on taking either this summer or next fall). About a year ago, I needed to make a...

  8. Putting my dream on hold

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

    HI Maddiesmom, I am in LVN school right now and I graduate in April. My goal is to be a RN. While I was taking my prereqs for the RN program, I became disheartened by the application process at my...

  9. Putting my dream on hold

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

    No one is going to look at your high school grades and judge you by the type of a person you are today. I went to college after high school and got a degree in partying. My grades were horrible. I...

  10. why pharmacology why!

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

    It is a hard decision, but you should at the very least take the exam and see how you do. Reading the book is the key to understanding the material as I find that I understand the lectures so much...

  11. Passed on second try

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

    :balloons: Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Thinking of becoming an LPN

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

    Congratulations on your decision and good luck with school! You are going to do GREAT! Your story is very similar to mine. I was also a SAHM who went back to college when my baby was a year old....

  13. why pharmacology why!

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

    Pharmacology was the most difficult class I had and I felt I really had to work extra hard in order to understand the rationale. I bought a book called Nursing Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy....

  14. Does anyone know about the 30 unit option?

    scallywags posted a topic in California Nursing

    I finish LVN school in the Spring and hope to sit the NCLEX exam shortly thereafter. My immediate plan is to continue my education and become a RN. I understand there are different options in doing...

  15. San Fran - where do you live?

    scallywags replied to Halinja's topic in California Nursing

    I live outside of San Francisco, on the peninsula. San Jose would be a long commute to San Francisco. Crossing the bridge would not be a bad idea, but again the commute can be difficult. There are...

  16. Lpn/lvn Programs That Are In The Evenings

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

    Gurnick Acadmemy of Medical Arts www.medacademy.org 14 months (not including pre req class) $21,000 morning and evening programs available. San Mateo & Concord,

  17. LVN programs- UNITEK vs. GURNICK

    scallywags replied to tweener's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Tweener, I am a Gurnick Student. The NCLEX pass rate is undetermined at this time since the first group of graduates are in the process of taking the exam. I have heard that several have called...

  18. Stay with good paying job, or go with LVN program??? NEED ADVICE.....

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

    It does not appear that people are overwhelmed. The good thing is that we usually have notice prior to exams, and can do our reading and studying over the

  19. Stay with good paying job, or go with LVN program??? NEED ADVICE.....

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

    Can you do both? I know that may sound insane, but I am in an evening program. Most students work full time jobs during the day and are taking the LVN program at night. good luck with your...

  20. Is part time LPN program doable with kids?

    scallywags replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe it is doable with kids. I have been in school since my younget was a baby. I started a LVN program last October. Somehow, it all works out. My kids are now 5 & 7. The most important...

  21. LVN Question

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

    Not sure how it works in other states, but CA gives you a 6 month temporary work permit upon graduation from an accredited LVN program. This is usually enough time to pass your test, however if you...

  22. What you wish you would have payed more attention to.

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

    Hi Missy! I am a LVN student, currently taking med/surg and pharmacology. Right now, I have an opinion on this related to what I am learning. I am noticing that everything we are learning falls back...

  23. New Here; Not Feeling Right During Clinicals

    scallywags replied to ALS SoCal's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks! It is good to know that there is hope for me yet :) I have a great instructor, and the nurse I have been assigned to has been so helpful. He is not afraid to criticize, which I appreciate as...

  24. New Here; Not Feeling Right During Clinicals

    scallywags replied to ALS SoCal's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Alli, I know exactly what you are going through. I thought I was the only one feeling this way. I started clinicals a few weeks ago, and felt so unsure of my abilities. I was shaking through some...

  25. 30 Unit Option Lvn To RN

    scallywags replied to BALLNVN's topic in California Nursing

    I have a question for you in regards to the 30 unit RN program. Is it possible to do the 30 unit RN, and continue on to do a RN - BSN program? If this is done, will it be recognizable in states...