LVN_Flower

LVN_Flower LVN

Knowledge is POWER! Go on and get some!

I'm an LVN striving to be an RN. One day, I will get there. No one knows my struggles, only I do. But they will see me shine when I achieve my goal.

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  1. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    Yea, I hear you. it's like the cost of living goes up but the pay stays the same. Barely moves up! $15/hour 20 years ago was something. But now, you can barely get by! and you have to move to an area...

  2. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    How much are new grads making in Fresno? The RN's working for the state are making close to $50/hour, and Kaiser pays close to

  3. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    Yea, that's too bad. You have to stay positive for sure. Hopefully, you will get picked. But, you know sometimes one closed-door can open another door for you. just keep your head up, shoulders...

  4. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    I get it, life happens. I'm not taking into consideration life circumstances etc. that is a personal thing. I'm speaking in general. No issues, no obstacles etc. etc. And keep in mind, your loan can...

  5. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    Lot's of nurses do! that averages to about $60/hour. That is the normal rate for RN's in California. And with the registry, it could be $80-$100/hour. My point is, the amount of time wasted on...

  6. Fresno City College Fall 2021/Spring 2022

    LVN_Flower replied to Abby Suh's topic in School, College Programs

    This is your 5th time applying?? girl, you could have paid a little more money thru private school which prob. would have cost you $35k-$37k, but your income potential would have been double that when...

  7. I was wondering if you guys were able to buy a house with your LVN salary?

    LVN_Flower replied to Kittycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where do you work that you earn $87k as an LVN?? or is that with a bunch of OT? I'm really

  8. Schools that you dont need a TEAS to get in

    LVN_Flower replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in School, College Programs

    That's not true. ATI TEAS is fairly a new program. It did not exist back in the day. Are you saying that the nurses that graduated from nursing school prior to ATI TEAS existence didn't pass the...

  9. Unitek Bakersfield BSN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to Mimi101's topic in School, College Programs

    I understand now, I found out about the school from a friend of mine who is currently in the program and she has friends who have graduated from the program and are actively working as RNs in...

  10. Unitek Bakersfield BSN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to Mimi101's topic in School, College Programs

    How is this false information? Please explain. My account should be banned? On what grounds? How is this false information? Please explain. My account should be banned? On what grounds?

  11. Save your $100k and get your BSN elsewhere!

    LVN_Flower posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Gurnick Academy in Concord, CA. is starting the LVN to BSN program in May. It's a 2 year program, M-F 8-5 with clinicals on the weekends 8-5. TEAS is required. I just spoke with the advisor...

  12. Unitek Bakersfield BSN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to Mimi101's topic in School, College Programs

    San Diego has so many colleges that offer LVN-RN! Check out international college of health science. They don’t require TEAS and they are fully accredited. You can transfer/endorse your license to...

  13. Unitek Bakersfield BSN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to Mimi101's topic in School, College Programs

    I heard the BSN is over $100k! Why would you pay that??? You can just get your RN at ICHS in Miami for $36k, or local college for 10k, then BSN for $20-30k! first find out if the school is...

  14. I was wondering if you guys were able to buy a house with your LVN salary?

    LVN_Flower replied to Kittycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're right, registries don't pay all that much. I was making that kind of money as a new grad, it seems not much has changed in terms of pay increase! But, due to Covid, there are registries that...

  15. Save your $100k and get your BSN elsewhere!

    LVN_Flower replied to LVN_Flower's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! yes, I just applied to International College of Health Science, based in Boynton, Florida. NO TEAS, no entrance exam, just your pre-reqs. its an online/hybrid program. Due to Covid, there are...

  16. SJVC Visalia LVN to RN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to RegisteredNurse31's topic in School, College Programs

    Lvn2Rn20: What is the name of the school and state?? $18k for everything?? that's awesome!! How long was the

  17. I was wondering if you guys were able to buy a house with your LVN salary?

    LVN_Flower replied to Kittycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right now, registries are looking for CNA's, LVN's, MA's and RN's as covid nurses top pay! CNA's are making more than I am right now during Covid. $38/hour. LVNs $60/hour, RN's $100/hour at the...

  18. I was wondering if you guys were able to buy a house with your LVN salary?

    LVN_Flower replied to Kittycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get your LVN license, get a job at a prison. You will earn more as a prison LVN than anywhere else and you don't work as hard, meaning, not a huge liability (G-tubes, traches, you get the picture)....

  19. Help! Gurnick or Mission College LVN?

    LVN_Flower replied to Triishha24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going to share this with as many people as I can, knowledge is power! I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the...

  20. Gurnick Fresno LVN to ADN

    LVN_Flower replied to grlpower26's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm going to share this with as many people as I can, knowledge is power! I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the...

  21. Unitek Bakersfield BSN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to Mimi101's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm going to share this with as many people as I can, knowledge is power! I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the...

  22. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Fresno - LVN to RN

    LVN_Flower replied to chahal18's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm going to share this with as many people as I can, knowledge is power! I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the...

  23. Gurnick Medical Academy

    LVN_Flower replied to MorganD's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi! I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the students complete the pre-reqs at their school. KEEP IN MIND, GURNICK...

  24. SJVC Visalia LVN to RN Program

    LVN_Flower replied to RegisteredNurse31's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! Forget all these schools that require entrance exams. Check out the International College of Health Science. This school is based in Florida. It is a hybrid/online learning base. $35k,...

  25. Save your $100k and get your BSN elsewhere!

    LVN_Flower replied to LVN_Flower's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, its a new program that is starting sometime in May. But be careful, they ware not WASC accredited. Read about that accreditation when you have time before