LBC_RN BSN

LBC_RN has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Mental Health.

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1. RN to BSN program?

   LBC_RN replied to lily chen's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I’m not sure about GPA requirements for their BSN program but I just wanted to put it out there that I recommend Grand Canyon University for their RN to BSN program. I was worried about going back to school & especially online, as I feel that...

2. California Nursing

   LBC_RN replied to Onlykeeks's topic in California

   Hi! Just wanted to add my two cents to this discussion ? First, let me say I’m originally from NYC so I know high cost of living! That’s why I left NYC, because as a single woman, paying rent on my own there would be just making it with never saving ...

3. California Nursing License

   LBC_RN replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Good luck with getting your Cali RN license soon ? I’ve been working in California For 3 years now but don’t have a Cali license because I work for the VA. When you work for the federal government, they just require you have a license from ANY st...

4. First time travel nurse to California

   LBC_RN replied to enoelle's topic in Travel

   Hi! I’m originally from NYC also. Queens native here ? I moved to Southern California 3 years ago. I don't do travel nursing so I can’t offer any salary advice in that area, But just wanted to give you a heads up about rent. If you won’t have any roo...

5. Question for Psych Nurses

   LBC_RN replied to sw0495's topic in General Nursing

   I starting out working days as a new grad on an acute forensic unit at the state hospital. It was really overwhelming & unfortunately most of the nurses were not very helpful. I asked to switch to a later shift. I worked 7 years inpatient psych &...

6. Straight Into Mental Health Nursing?

   LBC_RN replied to slove2718's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Yes I went right into mental health after graduating nursing school. I worked inpatient psych for 4 years & have been in outpatient MH for the last 3. While some of my clinical skills (ie IV insertion) may be rusty, I feel like I made the rig...

7. California Job Opportunities?

   LBC_RN replied to enoelle's topic in California

   I work at the VA Long Beach which is about 15- 20 minutes drive from Huntington Beach. Several of my colleagues live in HB. My point is Long Beach hospitals are not too far a commute for you so you have those options as well ? I can’t speak for other...

8. Less Saturated areas of CA?

   LBC_RN replied to Lulu Belle's topic in California

   VA Long Beach has a new grad residency program. Several of my friends completed it & are still working there and excelling ? Long Beach is a big city but has a town town vibe. We have some really great, safe neighborhoods. People are friendly &am...

9. Relocating to Cali

   LBC_RN replied to calirndreamer's topic in California

   Also, I got my job at VA Long Beach with an ADN. I’m not sure if requirements have changed in the last 3 years, but it’s worth a shot to look into usajobs.gov

10. Relocating to Cali

    LBC_RN replied to calirndreamer's topic in California

    Hi & CONGRATS on getting your Cali RN license! ? I relocated to California 3 years ago from Colorado. I’m not a huge fan of LA. It’s so expensive to live there & the traffic sucks. I would recommend Long Beach to you. LB has everything you ne...

11. VA Long Beach

    LBC_RN posted a topic in California

    Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself & connect with other nurses who work at VA Long Beach or are hoping to! ? I’ve been working in mental health at VA Long Beach for 3 years. It was hard getting into the federal system but it has been ...