Maryrose MSN, RN

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RN, MSN, DNC Nurse Educator with 25+ years in health care.

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    LVN no experience

    Maryrose replied to Ariana30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That’s a tough situation. I’m in California and I know it takes a near miracle to land your first nursing job. My advice is to keep looking. You will find a position that will offer you proper...
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    PUC- LVN to RN

    Maryrose replied to AspiringRN2B's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations!
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    LVN first or staight RN?

    Maryrose replied to roses909's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, try both. You can gain nursing experience faster by becoming an LVN first. I became an LVN first and worked on the rest of my prerequisites for the RN program as I still needed more...
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    PUC- LVN to RN

    Maryrose replied to AspiringRN2B's topic in LPN to RN

    Do you mean Pacific Union College in California? I know that they start next month. I know someone who is staring the BSN portion and has completed the associates degree in nursing this past
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    What's it like to be an RN in California?

    Maryrose replied to DebbieCakes's topic in General Nursing

    I know nurses who are travelers who live inside and outside of California and love it. One RN works as a regular employee 6 days a month and goes back to her home state for the rest of the month....
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    Deciding on CEUs

    Maryrose replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    In order to renew your license, you must complete the Mandatory continuing education requirements for your state. I like to take a variety of courses yearly to expose me to different aspects of...
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    Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    Maryrose replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you can take a combination of how ever many units you need to fulfill the requirements for your state. Each state has a recommendation on how long you should keep your certificates if there is...
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    LVN... not what I expected

    Maryrose replied to jasnxs84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you still want to become an RN, it’s much easier to get into a bridge program when you have already been an RN. Its difficult for most people to get their first nursing job. It’s great that...
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    From office to private duty?

    Maryrose replied to NurseJessica86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Many years ago, I worked in home Health with vent dependent children. I even got to take them to school. It was great working closely with them and their families. I went back for my RN and worked...
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    LVN TO RN BRIDGE PROGRAM

    Maryrose replied to pearlyn's topic in LPN to RN

    You can do it! When I was going for my RN from my LVN, there were a few people in their 50s. It will be a breeze for you! Good Luck,