Sensoria17

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  1. NO more private loans!!!! How to finish school??

    Sensoria17 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I cashed out my 401k to cover living expenses and I don't regret it one bit. What I've gotten in return (6 more weeks until graduation from LVN school) was more than worth it. Life circumstances and...

  2. CNA programs in Bay Area

    Sensoria17 replied to cbigg22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    VIP Nursing in San Leandro has an evening program but it is in a very bad area. I started going there but didn't complete it because a girl and myself were waiting for our rides and she got robbed by...

  3. New Grad Still Looking For Employment

    Sensoria17 replied to HealthcareGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very close to Newark. I don't where you want to work but there are tons of nursing homes in the Bay Area so I would say eight applications is not really a lot to have filled out. I had clinicals...

  4. Starting pay for an LVN/LPN in SF BAY AREA, CA

    Sensoria17 replied to StudentNurseButler's topic in California Nursing

    I've only done clinicals in nursing homes. The range seems to be $24-26 at most

  5. Any Good Lvn Schools In Sf Bay Area?

    Sensoria17 replied to cbigg22's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know what schools are good. In general, in the Bay Area, most of the LVN schools are private. The general consensus is that they are basically self-study programs. I'm attending Gurnick...

  6. Where are the LPN/LVN jobs in Nor Cal?

    Sensoria17 replied to remrimsgems's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know about the Sacramento area, but here in the SF Bay Area, no one seems to have a problem finding jobs in nursing homes. That's probably your best bet besides corrections. The hospitals...

  7. Help with HESI EXAM

    Sensoria17 replied to South Texas Breeze's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm freaking out, too. I have to take HESI in

  8. Did you work while going to school?

    Sensoria17 replied to Solid Snake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have 2.5 more months of LVN school. I didn't work. I cashed out my 401k to cover living expenses. I probably could have worked part-time but I feared burning out after working full-time and going to...

  9. City college of SF Lottery-How long does it take to get in?

    Sensoria17 replied to maggiefromsf's topic in California Nursing

    It's really all about luck. The way I understand it, you have to keep letting them know to put your application in for the next start date and then you are mixed in with everyone else that applied....

  10. How many hours a week is your LVN program?

    Sensoria17 replied to chickapea's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine is approximately 16 months. Class is 4 hours/3 days a week. Clinicals are 6 hours/2 days a week. I probably study about 2 hours a day on average, more when I'm closer to a test

  11. My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    Sensoria17 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought you couldn't be denied insurance if you are going through a group plan? If this is not the case, then wouldn't we have even more people without health

  12. 401k's

    Sensoria17 replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your company's plan. Some let you borrow money but and then it is paid back with a deduction from you paycheck. I'm not a nurse yet but I did do this with a previous job and 401k. However,...

  13. LPN Starting Salary

    Sensoria17 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There aren't any that I know of. Your best bet would be NCP Vocational in Hayward. They have a part-time 18 month program that goes all day MWF. The other is Gurnick Academy in Concord and San Mateo....

  14. LPN Starting Salary

    Sensoria17 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in San Leandro but I don't know of any program that is weekends only. Believe me, I

  15. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    Sensoria17 replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not to freak you out, but I think I would be looking for a new job. These sorts of things scare the heck out of

  16. Why is nursing so popular right now?

    Sensoria17 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, for me it is simply the money. After getting a BS in sociology, I really couldn't get a job paying more than $15/hr. I could make more if I went for my Master's but that is another 2-3 years....

  17. How hard is LPN school?

    Sensoria17 replied to mya1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can only comment on my own experience and it seems everyone's experience is different. I've just completed my my first of four "modules" of a 14-month long program. First off, I don't work though I...

  18. LPN Starting Salary

    Sensoria17 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Stafford loans don't check your credit. Private loans always

  19. What does it take to be an ED nurse, and should a new grad even try?

    Sensoria17 replied to futurecnm's topic in Emergency

    Well, I don't know what it takes to be an ED nurse but my sister works at San Francisco General and they regularly hire new

  20. ? taxes and expensive for profit schools

    Sensoria17 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can you claim tuition paid on private LVN school training? If so, does anyone know if you can still claim it if you already have a bachelor's degree. I actually asked this on a tax forum and got...

  21. Do you get paid enough for what you do?

    Sensoria17 replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where on earth are you located that you get paid so

  22. Unitek College?

    Sensoria17 replied to cee085's topic in California Nursing

    When I was considering going to the Fremont locaction, they seemed to be starting a class every 3 months. I don't know if all locations start classes that

  23. LPN/LVN Moving out-of-state?? salary check anyone

    Sensoria17 replied to nystatelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is a place that advertises on Craigslist occasionally. I believe its a rehab clinic of some sort. They advertise pay being between $25-27 depending on shift. I think they are called Baker's...

  24. follow up

    Sensoria17 replied to scoobydoo32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck and keep us posted! I know it's hard to believe that a total stranger would be thinking about you, but a couple of weeks ago I was thinking "I wonder whatever happened to the woman who was...

  25. East Coast vs West Coast Question...

    Sensoria17 replied to worriedwart07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Alameda and Contra Costa counties are each anywhere between 20-45 minutes from SF (depending on the city) and are a lot cheaper both in terms of rent and property. A decent 1 bedroom will run you...