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  1. Working while in LVN school

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Greetings folks, Wondering if anyone has had a job while going to one of the one year private LVN programs? I'm presently a home health aide for medically "higher maintenance" consumers, presently...

  2. Do new grads find jobs as LVN?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do new grads find jobs as LVN? How long can I expect it to be between being licensed and working? Are there things I can do, to boost my

  3. One year LVN programs in Bay Area/Contra Costa?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does anyone know of any LVN programs in Alameda or Contra Costa county that meet the following requirements: 1. Offer financial aid 2. Are one year or less? 3. Are a private institution or adult...

  4. LVN......applying for CNA jobs

    fascinoma replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Phlebotomy isn't a hard program, I did it before I was even thinking of getting into nursing. I did a two week fast track program (so I could be done with it by the time that school started back up in...

  5. LVN/LPN School info for everyone (tuition etc)

    fascinoma replied to pinksky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do any of these other than Western offer student aid? Unitek doesn't accept federal financial aid - you have to pay out of pocket or through private loans. I'm worried that in the end, I'll end up...

  6. LVN......applying for CNA jobs

    fascinoma replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I talked to my home care client's visiting nurse about this issue - she is an LVN - I am doing LVN as a stepping stone to RN since I'm not likely to get my RN finished in under four years any other...

  7. Getting a part-time job as a new LVN

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi folks - I'm thinking of getting my LVN. Due to some unique circumstances - I have too many college units in the CC system (in general ed coursework and in my prior major) and am going to lose my...

  8. Getting a part-time job as a new LVN

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    bump

  9. What on-the-job CNA programs are there in Northern California?

    fascinoma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Folks - I live in Sacramento. I've applied to the program for Student Nurse Assistant at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. I'm wondering, what other programs are there in my area (within twenty...

  10. Should I do EMT or CNA?

    fascinoma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Should I do EMT or CNA? I'm already licensed an EMT-B, but due to health issues in the last two years I didn't actually work in it. Health issues are since resolved/stable, and I'm up for...

  11. Should I do EMT or CNA?

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually, I already wipe someone else's butt... that's not the hardest part of my job. It's the emotional drain, and being "chief cook and bottle washer", but I imagine it wouldn't be the same in a...

  12. What is the CNA class like?

    fascinoma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Greetings! I'm taking the CNA class next semester at my community college... it's three months long. Long compared to some of the other CNA classes, but the schedule works with my job and I'm already...

  13. CNA and Phlebotomy

    fascinoma replied to raom915's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm going to be doing phlebotomy/lab tech, but in my state (California) the turnaround time for a license after you graduate, is about six months to a year. So, I'm doing CNA so I can have a job in...

  14. Home Health Aide vs. CNA

    fascinoma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I presently work as a home health aide... am going to become a CNA and want to work in a facility/hospital... what can I expect? Can somebody tell me what one kind of work is like compared to the...

  15. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    fascinoma posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone here have ADD/ADHD? I'm a pre-nursing student. Strangely, I don't have trouble in classes when the subject interests me. My ADHD however means I can seem a little rusty socially... not...

  16. Homework load in private LVN school?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm looking into an 11 month program - I am hoping to work as a live-in evening caregiver while doing this, working about 20 hours a week. Unitek's program gets out at 4pm plus have no idea what the...

  17. Anyone work as a caregiver while in LVN school?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I'm a caregiver - wondering who has done this while in LVN school, how compatible was the program with your work. I want to go to an 11 month private program, and in a few months am looking for a...

  18. Unitek/WCC - did loans cover everything?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Did anyone go to Unitek or WCC? Did your loans cover everything + help with living expenses, or did you have to pay out of pocket too? Because of the student loan crunch I'm worried I should start...

  19. Do new grads find jobs as LVN?

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Doesn't bother me so much... can work in SNF/HH until I get my RN... that's fine with me. Actually I really love doing home health. I'd rather do it as an LVN than what I'm presently doing. I'm a...

  20. Able to live on your student loans?

    fascinoma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm looking into going to a private one year LVN program and am wondering if anyone did this but did not work, just got student

  21. Working while in LVN school

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm thinking of staying a caregiver/HHA while doing it, and possibly looking for a live-in evening position. Anyone do it this way? I was thinking of doing CNA in a facility for the experience, but...

  22. Working while in LVN school

    fascinoma replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm actually really scared because I have ADHD and have struggled even to go to school part time while working part time. But, I don't have a choice in this case. Am just hoping I can have enough of a...

  23. A "dating female students in your class" post

    fascinoma replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I normally would never recommend to a guy that he get in the friend zone. But this is that exception. Try being her friend and getting to know her well. If there's a really deep connection potential...

  24. Phlebotomy and CNA course

    fascinoma replied to Myaax7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, but it's easier to actually get a job as a CNA once you have the license. At least where I

  25. how do I make myself more presentable to employers?

    fascinoma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here's my situation... How can I make myself look more stable to employers? In the past two years, I've been at a series of jobs that were very short. Mostly for reasons that weren't my fault. Here's...