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Not sure which part of CA you live in, but there are some CC's that have an affordable vocational nursing program. It sounds like you're currently at a SNF. To get hired as a PCT in Pediatrics or Maternity usually requires experience in that setting or at least acute hospital experience. So even though 6 weeks sounds brief it isn't that easy to obtain jobs in those position. So I would definitely recommend looking into CC vocational nursing programs. Or if your ultimate goal is to be an RN apply for ADN programs in your area.

College courses count if they're specifically for a nursing program. You can get credit for a total of 15 hrs of CEUs per year from college courses. Speak to your program director, usually the school inquires if you have any certifications of licenses that need to be maintained so the proper paperwork can be filled out and submitted to the CDPH. A BLS certification does not count unfortunately.

Accepted for Fall 2018. I will be giving up my spot. Good luck everyone.

Selected for admission for Chabot and Ohlone 2018. I will be confirming my acceptance for Chabot. Good luck everyone!