DaveSVN

I just passed the CNA exam as well in Los Angeles, Ca at the red cross center ! Now I need to find a jobby job....

either your friend hasn't been looking around for job postings or something HORRIBLY wrong is going on here. I have alot of relatives who are LVN's getting paid $20+ working in big hospitals and home health. All they do is brag about how much money they make and how content they are with life. What a waste to throw such a license away.

I couldn't imagine working in such an environment. Good luck to you and clinicals.

I'm 24, I have a bachelor's in graphic design, worked a couple design jobs until I realized I coudn't see myself doing this for the rest of my life. Not to mention it's a very competitive job industry where jobs are scarce, pay is not stable, and there is no promise of any kind of 'security'. During those times sitting in my cubicle I contemplated nursing, what the benefits of working there were, and to really decide if it was for me. I just barely started the weekend LVN program, I'm going to clinicals now, and I hope to start work soon as a CNA when I take the state test. My friends are a little upset because I've always been artistically inclined and talented and would rather see me keep my career, but job security is priority #1 for me at the moment. Nursing will provide this, and I'm dedicated to become what I need to be in order to do my job well and effectively. I was the first out of all my friends to get a degree, most of whom are still trying to ''find themselves'', some of which I've convinced to take a look into the world of healthcare. Parents were absolutely thrilled, especially my mom whose a 30 yr veteran of nursing (ICU RN,supervisor).

we had a candle lighting along with our pinning in our white clinical uniforms (which I hate wearing with a passion). Nothing too fancy outside of that, we just wanted to get the thing over with so we could eat the food we brought for us and our guests. People can only sit and listen to speeches for so long hehe.

43 students...7 males

I want to start work as a CNA as soon as I can take the state test. Thank you so much for this! *edit* Dang this is really a gold mine of information, thanks again!

DaveSVN checking in... although I think ''nurse_with_a_member'' would've been a better screename lol. Currently enrolled in an LVN/LPN program trying to start work as a CNA for the meantime.

"nurse with a member" LoL oh my gawd that was hilarious. Definitely using that one.

Any job profession that promises great benefits, financial stability, and numerous opportunities is worth dedicating your life to and worth fighting to keep the job. Not to mention nursing is a noble profession aiding in patient recovery where you directly impact the health and lives of many, not too many jobs are as fullfilling as that.

no, they don't have an RN prog (if that's what you're looking for). They are trying to develop one at the moment but no word yet when (or if) it'll be available.

concorde. garden grove. no waiting list. and its accredited. if you apply now and have all your paperwork done by this week you might start in january (or so I've heard from new applicants on their smoke break) Concorde - Medical Assistant Training - Dental Assistant Training

lots of valuble information in this thread, thank God a message board like this exists.

sure, cost of living may be high here in Cali, but I havn't heard from one nurse (RN/LVN) about their pay and managing their finances, it's been nothing but good feedback. I come from a nursing family (maybe because I'm filipino) and there's no doubt in my mind you can live very, VERY comfortably in the long run if you decide to live for a long time in southern Cali. Best of luck to ya.