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  1. Western Career College??

    nursemelani posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LVN, and I just started taking classes at my local community college to apply to their RN program. Then I got a postcard from Western Career college. Thay have an acceleratede LVN to RN...

  2. Learned something interesting in Nutrition

    nursemelani posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I just finished my Nutrition class, one of the pre-requisites for our program. It was a very interesting class. One of the more interesting things I learned has to do with obesity. It turns out that...

  3. Anyone hear of UNITEK College?

    nursemelani replied to msdobson's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in

  4. Help...took time off to have baby after school

    nursemelani replied to shantommy's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you taken some continuing education units. If you need some, chose a subject that will help with where you want to work. Many hospitals have new grad programs, so even though you are not exactly...

  5. Quick question......How hard?...

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

    You are probably right Mike. You have already gotten over your fear of causing someone discomfort, seeing naked people of all ages, etc. You have nothing to fear but books and tests. By the way, I...

  6. Anyone hear of UNITEK College?

    nursemelani replied to msdobson's topic in California Nursing

    Good to know. I am an LVN and have been looking for an LVN to RN program. I didn't like WCC because of the price and because their clinicals are on weekends. I'll check out this Unitek

  7. NG tube placement

    nursemelani replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I never volunteered when the opportunity came up to drop an NG. I was always so afraid of making the patient gag, or just doing something wrong with the instructor watching....

  8. Quick question......How hard?...

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

    For some reason, nursing attracts a lot of us "older" students, so I am sure you will have company. For me the clinicals were harder than the classroom part, but that is different for

  9. What type of fields can an LVN work in?

    nursemelani replied to mspriss154's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in assisted living facilities and in pediatric home health. Two good friends that graduated with me both worked in med/surg. One of them spent a couple of years in L&D, and now works...

  10. LPN Starting Salary

    nursemelani replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I get an evaluation every year, and they always say "You're doing a great job. We haven't gotten a raise from the state, so we can't give out raises this year." It sucks, but it seems to be this way...

  11. LPN Starting Salary

    nursemelani replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Mumpet- I am also a pediatric home health LVN, here in the Sacramento area. I also make $17 an hour, and have been stuck at that rate for 5 years

  12. I'm quitting nursing

    nursemelani replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    There are SO many different areas of nursing. Advice Nurse, Home Health, Laser Skin Clinic, Infertility Clininc, Private Doctors Office, etc. My best friend burned out on Med-Surg. Like a previous...

  13. young nurses

    nursemelani replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    But it's true !!! When I went to LVN school I was young (and kind of cute if I do say so myself). I swear a couple of the instructors took an instant dislike to me. They also scared us all on the...

  14. Speech class jitters!!!!

    nursemelani replied to scoley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a nervous wreck too. Every time I got up to that podium, I would get short of breath and my voice would shake. My instructor was very kind and stayed after class with me, letting me make a...

  15. I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(

    nursemelani replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I read through the rest of the thread and I am just dumbfounded. Are you presenting yourself professionally? Well dressed? A little make-up, neatly groomed, smiling, using proper english, a firm...

  16. I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(

    nursemelani replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, I am an LVN, and I know that my home health agency and all the others around Sacramento are DESPERATE for

  17. living the dream!

    nursemelani replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    April- Why did you decide to leave the UK. My Mom was from Luton and moved to the states after marrying my Dad ( Military). She lived here for 18 or 19 years before she unfortunately passed away at...

  18. How do you stop bad habits?

    nursemelani replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    What is the anti-depressant that they are using to help smokers quit? I think it starts with an

  19. Feeling Upset Please Help

    nursemelani replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I went to community college for my LVN, so I didn't pay anywhere near that amount. Yes, the material was fairly basic. I found the clinicals much harder than the "book learning". Now I am going back...

  20. What was your favorite area?

    nursemelani replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad that a lot of nurses don't like OB. More open spots for

  21. A hospital here pays G.N.s $18.xx/hour before licensure!

    nursemelani replied to testikleez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I LOVE living in CA !!! The best pay and the highest demand for nurses !!! And since hubby and I got out of the Bay Area 7 years ago, we are living large

  22. Does this bother you?

    nursemelani replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this governor has no idea what classes are required to bcome an RN. An associate degree RN takes at least 3 years here in CA, so I don't see how you could just add an extra year of high...

  23. What was your favorite area?

    nursemelani replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    L&D and post partum. Loved to watch the babies being born, and the parents reaction. I saw 5 or 6 and cried every time. In post partum, a woman who spoke only spanish poured out her heart to me. I...

  24. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    nursemelani replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You wanna talk frightening ? I work for a home health agency, and we have at least 50 employees at our branch. I called the HR person after I had finished my "probationary" period to ask about signing...

  25. opinions about epidurals

    nursemelani replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My labor started with my water breaking when I was one day shy of 36 weeks. When I got to the hospital I was having weak contractions, but since my membranes had ruptured and I wasn't dilated at all,...