CALI1025
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Hello again, Bay Area LVN:
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Of course, you could make a lot more if you are an RN in the same clinic where I work. doing same things. I live in San Jose, CA in a 3-bedroom th with two cars, some cc, fixed bills with my husband (who also works) and 2 kids. I am quite contented. My only issue in living here is the traffic. I guess, this is also a problem in most states. But I would say, it is best to see for yourself or do some research (if it is worth to consider moving out here).
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LVN = base pay $20.55/hr: Clinic, no weekends, less stress, main job: MD's assistant. Minimal direct patient care, some nurse stat calls prn and IV start. I am currently at $23.55/hr with 1.5 year exp. It is working just fine for me right now .
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I finished the LVN program last year and took my test thereafter. Unfortunately, I failed this exam with 205 questions. I decided then to apply to a clinic where I got hired as a medical assistant. I work with other MAs with high expectations of me because they knew that I trained as a nurse. I was overwhelmed at first because I had less experience and working as an MA is slightly different. They had better trained in giving injections, for example (based on info I received), which is my weakness. I was only trained in the hospital for a brief time during my clinical days. I did not get much exposure on injectable meds, although it was necessary to pass such skills. Often times, because I get so nervous, I would go blank for a second whenever I am told to give injections. I had my IV certification which only took place for a week. Despite of what others might say, I was honest about my lack of experience and they were happy to teach me (not all). But I tell myself "it is better to ask, be honest and learn things than pretend you know and make an irreversible mistake". Think about it. I recently passed my NCLEX and got my license in July. I know most of things now at work. At times, I still get nervous but I just take anything new as a challenge. My manager recently changed my title to LVN and received a $6 raise pay.