MusicNurseCarrlee

MusicNurseCarrlee LPN, LVN

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  1. FL legit LPN to RN programs

    International College of Health Sciences is based in Florida, is accredited and offers distance learning programs for Associate and Bachelors degrees (and an FNP program) www.ichs.edu
  2. LPN work from home

    There is a company called Catasys, that has LPN/LVN openings for a Care Coach position that is a Remote/Work From Home position.
  3. International College of Health Sciences

    I'm currently enrolled in International College of Health Sciences. The school is accredited and the degrees are accepted nationwide for RN licensure. Their NCLEX pass rates are comparable to national averages. ICHS accepts credits from other schools...
  4. Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    International College of Health Sciences is accredited with ACEN(Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges), CAAHEP(Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)...
  5. Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    Yes, they do. The 22 month ASN program takes approximately 12 months for an LPN transitioning to RN.
  6. Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    International College of Health Sciences(www.ichs.edu) offers distance learning RN(ASN, BSN) and FNP programs. The school is located in Florida(Boynton Beach area). Prerequisites may be transferred in from other schools, CLEP or completed within the ...
  7. LPN to RN -Tampa

    Excelsior College is in New York. The nursing programs are for LPNs/LVNs, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists and Military Medical Corpsmen. The degrees are accepted for NCLEX-RN examination and for RN licensure in Florida and throughout the United St...
  8. LPN to RN -Tampa

    I suggest Excelsior College Associate Degree(ASN) program...a good bridge option for working LPNs, NLNAC accredited, no waiting list, self paced and less expensive than most traditional programs. Low cost study material is available on Ebay and Excel...
  9. California pay rate

    Correctional facilities(federal, state and counties)...multiple locations are recruiting...comparable salary, health and retirement benefits and some positions are offering sign on and retention bonuses
  10. Contract companies can be a good entry into correctional nursing. You gain experience and an inside perspective of correctional facilities and the healthcare systems within. If you like and work well in the environment, applying with county or state ...
  11. Has anybody ever tried applying with "intuitive health services"?

    ...a little late, but I was just contracted to work with CDCR through Intuitive Health Services. They're a smaller agency based in Hanford, CA(north of Bakersfield, south of Fresno). Most of their contracts are with prisons & state hospitals. The...
  12. Oh, California

    California(Southern) is my home and I miss it tremendously. Nursing wages have gone down, the job market is very competitive and the cost of living continues to rise there. The quality of life(home, vehicle, schools, activities) I could afford was ve...
  13. EC students!! What is every one doing?

    I got to the end(was CPNE eligible), got married, had 2 babies, procrastinated(2 years), lapsed in paying my annual student service fee(requiring me to re-enroll under new program requirements) and now have to take several exams over and some additio...
  14. Ohio or Michigan Corrections

    I would suggest applying directly to both Michigan and Ohio Department of Corrections. If no current openings are listed online, submit paper state applications(with cover letters and resumes and state locations of interest) to both departments. You ...
  15. LPN needs advice!!

    A part time position, if available, would give you a regular/set number of hours and days and may work well while you're in school...PRN is good but may get cancelled and have no guarantee of hours...maybe work PRN at more than one facility to make s...
  16. Are there traveling companies that use LPN's

    I used to travel quite a bit with MedStaff Inc, Core Medical, White Glove Agency, Richards Healthcare, MGA, Valley Healthcare Systems...many companies don't widely advertise LPN/LVN openings...inquire on healthcaretraveler.com and call some facilitie...
  17. How is the job market for RNs in Vegas?

    I moved from Southern CA to Las Vegas a little over a year ago for lower cost of living and overall lower stress. I have been quite pleased with my decision. I have been able to buy a nice home, save money, spend more time with my family, continue my...
  18. LPN...single mom- childcare for 12 hour shifts?

    I have used different childcare arrangements to cover scheduling needs, at times it has been frustrating and expensive and has required some degree of creativity...contact a childcare resource center or child care aware for the city/state you are loo...
  19. good agencies in philadelphia area?

    Genesis Healthcare(Genesis Staffing Services)...101 E State Street, Kennett Square, PA 1 888 355 8877...they are the internal staffing agency for the Genesis Healthcare facilities throughout PA, DE and MD...good pay rates and little to no cancellatio...
  20. Georgia agency recommendations?

    I worked with three agencies in the Atlanta, GA area(2006-2007), TPN(Total Professional Nursing), filling facility staffing needs, ParaQuad Services, working in adult home care and ICF MR/DD programs and PSA(Pediatric Services of America), providing ...
  21. If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

    AllNurses.com is a real nursing information resource and my link to other nurses nationwide and abroad MusicNurseCarrlee, LPN (and ASN student), Nevada
  22. Stress of finding a job

    I remember the stress of being newly licensed and searching for the "experience" that would make me no longer "new"(exhaling)...I would suggest getting licensed, if financially possible and looking for work in both New York and Pennsylvania. I found ...
  23. Dreadlocks?

    I wore locs for seven years, maintained a clean, professional appearance(washed,groomed,wore off my face and collar) and my hair never kept me from educational or work opportunities. I lived and worked in culturally diverse and progressive places(Los...
  24. EC students!! What is every one doing?

    I still have FCCA and CPNE to go...almost there and wishing the best for all: )
  25. Any Nurse "Like" their job in Las Vegas?

    I like my jobs/work arrangement...part time/per diem combination...for me=lower stress, flexibility and varied work experience. If you're able to maintain your lifestyle and financial responsibilities with the lower paying job, it balances out as you...