Books_Coffee LVN

Books_Coffee has 5 years experience as a LVN and specializes in Community Health.

Latest Activity

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   Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to hekryskh's topic in School, College Programs

   I applied to both the LVN to RN bridge program and the generic ADN at PCC. I received an email from them regarding my LVN to RN program denial back on October 2nd. The acceptance I received today was...
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   Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to hekryskh's topic in School, College Programs

   I applied with 85 points. 3.55 overall GPA, 3.96 science and 86.7 TEAS. Plus work experience as an LVN and foreign language fluency. I honestly thought I wasn't going to make the cut. I applied to...
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   Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

   I'm headed elsewhere, too. Just got my acceptance at Pasadena City College, which is near where I live and I have been attending classes there already. Wishing you all the best of luck in your nursing...
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   Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to hekryskh's topic in School, College Programs

   Thank you! It was in my PCC email. I'm currently a student at PCC and that's the email I used my
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   Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to hekryskh's topic in School, College Programs

   Check your email! Just received my
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   Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

   I was accepted at Southwest too. Congratulations! Rio is closer to me though, so I'll keep my spot there. Best of luck to you in your nursing
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   Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

   FYI, staffing is an issue at most, if not all, nursing schools in the country as they have a hard time competing salary and benefits-wise with bedside/clinical work. Teaching pays less. Nurses can...
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   College of the Canyons (COC) ADN Spring 2024

   Books_Coffee replied to hekryskh's topic in School, College Programs

   I was accepted, but I will most likely give up my spot. I was also accepted at Rio Hondo College, which is much closer to where I
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   California LVN Scope of Practice

   Books_Coffee replied to fulitarn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm an LVN in CA, about to transition to RN, and I worked most recently in community health. CA scope of practice for LVNs includes focused assessments, such as taking vitals, counting respirations,...
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    Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you for creating the FB group! Just sent you a
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    Rio Hondo LVN-ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to Jenn_W's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you! Yes, there are some positives to the
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    Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

    Check your email; the Castle Branch info packet just
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    Rio Hondo LVN-ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to Jenn_W's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied to both the bridge and the generic ADN. I was accepted into the ADN program last Friday. I haven't heard anything back about the bridge program, so I guess I wasn't selected. I'm happy...
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    Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

    Looking back at past forums, it seems like orientation was held over Zoom at the end of October. Has anyone received the email from Castle Branch
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    Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

    Books_Coffee replied to serendipity_'s topic in School, College Programs

    This was my first time applying to community college nursing programs. I had previously applied to APU's LVN to RN bridge program, but I didn't have much work experience as an LVN at the time. I now...