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  1. LPN License

    sassiebaz replied to Victoria74's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My friend got her license in about a month. It really all depends and I'm sure the state board said that same thing to you. In california, it can take up to four months so, just hang in there. There...

  2. Need advice on LPN program at Estrella Mountain Community College

    sassiebaz replied to azmistie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, that is the high end. But, a friend of mine graduated last Aug. she works for a rehab facility in Sun City...nights and makes $26 an hour. They pay their day LPN's $24. She also the option to...

  3. Need advice on LPN program at Estrella Mountain Community College

    sassiebaz replied to azmistie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I would advise this strongly. You can come out of the PN program and once you are licensed can make up to $26 an hour. Then you can continue on with your pre-req's(if you haven't finished them)...

  4. Just tell me flat out if I am out of luck :)

    sassiebaz replied to clamaity21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    did you go to the vocational board of nursing website? they list many colleges, most of which are technical schools. i would call each and every school and talk to the person in charge of placing...

  5. Apollo Nursing School

    sassiebaz replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I do believe you have to have all of your pre-req's done before being accepted. Then, it is still $30K. Wow. But hey, to some it's better than waiting on a list for more than a

  6. Ethel Bauer School of Nursing Phoenix

    sassiebaz replied to rcidro's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow, I applaud you! I opted for an LPN program because after I saw how difficult R.N school would be and the fact that I have 3 young children...Oh no!! I don't think I could handle it now. You work...

  7. Just tell me flat out if I am out of luck :)

    sassiebaz replied to clamaity21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What state are you

  8. LPN's In AZ

    sassiebaz posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is there any point in getting my LPN first? What type of nursing environments do they work in? Does anyone know what the general pay

  9. Desperate for advice!!!!

    sassiebaz replied to dbledutchs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree...Get your LPN. I too have 3 kids and no way could I work AND go to school. I value my family time and Im already worried about all the work and time that school will take. But, it's important...

  10. Unitek.. N E New Perspectives?

    sassiebaz replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you can PM me and I will give you more

  11. Unitek.. N E New Perspectives?

    sassiebaz replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure what the deal is out there? Here we have 2 fairly new R.N programs offered through technical schools. They cost around $30K and they do have FAFSA. You can also apply for funding through...

  12. Unitek.. N E New Perspectives?

    sassiebaz replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok I will correct you...LOL Actually the reason I thought it so strange that Unitek does not have government funding is because MOST colleges on the vocational/technical level DO in fact have FAFSA....

  13. Unitek.. N E New Perspectives?

    sassiebaz replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why would a college NOT accept federal financial aid? Why would the federal government not give aid to a college?? This seems

  14. Fastest way to LPN/RN?

    sassiebaz replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ok, the quickest way to become and LPN would be Maricopa skills center, Southwest skills center or the East valley institute. Go to the AZ board of nursing website and click community resources and...

  15. Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    sassiebaz replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, I just went onto some junior college websites in cali. and noticed that first of all, they seemed to have restructured the pre-req's. I didn't see Chemistry or college algebra anylonger. For the...

  16. Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    sassiebaz replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow! Where do I start? First of all, after I had my 3rd baby(after 8 years) my husband and I decided staying home with my kids was the most important thing. Also, how could I make enough $$$ to...

  17. Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    sassiebaz replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OOPS, let me clarify. No, RN's starting out here do not make more than LPN's here but after 2 or 3 years they definately do. I would also imagine that with a BSN you could possibly make more depending...

  18. Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    sassiebaz replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, if it meant I could be out working and making twice the amount of money as an LPN. I do agree with the reply that for that amount you might consider an LPN to BSN though(if that is an option). I...

  19. LPN to BSN at UOP.....

    sassiebaz replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN to RN

    I live in AZ and to my knowledge they are accepting students for this program as we

  20. Filipino nurses

    sassiebaz replied to monee8870's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Now that IS one thing I AGREE with. If you are going to live and work here in th U.S.A please speak our language when around us. I think that foreign languages should be spoken at home or atleast not...

  21. LPN to BSN at UOP.....

    sassiebaz replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN to RN

    Sure, I will let ya

  22. LPN to BSN at UOP.....

    sassiebaz replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN to RN

    So I take that as a "no"! Well, they do have an LPN to BSN program and I am definately interested! I guess I will just look into it and see what they tell

  23. Filipino nurses

    sassiebaz replied to monee8870's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not sure what the problem is but, what I will tell you is that nurses come in all types of colors, ethnicities, and backgrounds. You should not be in the healthcare field if you cannot accept that. As...

  24. LPN schools...just a business

    sassiebaz replied to Danish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CRAZY

  25. LPN schools...just a business

    sassiebaz replied to Danish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The same is true for MOST of these tech schools. I worked for a "big name" school here is AZ where they teach medical assisting and vet tech among several other health occupations. They would try and...