HeartJulz

HeartJulz

My first yr. as a LVN!

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  1. A nurse and a firefighter

    HeartJulz replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Im originally from CO but have been living in CA since 1994. Im going to visit my family this yr and thought about talking to someone @ the hospitals over there for just my own curiosity. Most of how...

  2. i dont want to be a nurse anymore....

    HeartJulz replied to mcg1929's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How frustrating that must be. I hate hate hate the feeling of being new too and how SNARLY some people can be. I dont get it myself as my thoughts are " we are all in this together why cant we stick...

  3. Fingerprints/paperwork for NCLEX -plz!!!!

    HeartJulz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :lol2:OK Im sure this may have been posted or maybe Im a fool, but my school hasnt done much help or directing .. please can someone tell me.. do you get your fingerprints FIRST before school submits...

  4. Piercings!!

    HeartJulz replied to Angel323's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    youd be surprised ... when I was @ clinicals theres a nurse there who has those plug sorta piercings ... not sure if the ones he has is the same as yours and he has tatoos sleeved on both arms .. and...

  5. lvn to rn programs where should i go

    HeartJulz replied to nurseredcalifornia's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No CAL hasnt banned LVN-RN programs .. there are still plenty. Of course I havent researched lately because Ive been finishing my LVN program but I know for sure LMC offers a 30 unit or the ADN route....

  6. Nursing Graduation announcement ...

    HeartJulz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OK.. so graduation is next month! Can NOT wait to finally be done. Longest 16 mths of my life! While I was looking for nursing announcement I was somewhat disappointed. There were barely any websites...

  7. No Shortage of Nursing in Bay,S.F, and Sacramento Area!

    HeartJulz replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    Pug... its true ... no matter how they say theres 'supposedly' a shortage its extremely difficult to get a job out here. Im shocked myself. Though I still have a mth. to go as a LVN, I will eventually...

  8. No Shortage of Nursing in Bay,S.F, and Sacramento Area!

    HeartJulz replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    Its because CA is very competitive ... it takes mnths to find a job or even get a call for an interview.... I 'feel' ya, its frustrating and

  9. Know anything about Gurnick Academy LVN program in San Mateo?

    HeartJulz replied to BladderCancerSxMgt's topic in California Nursing

    Your experience is also what you make of it. I would say there were times of frustration.. disorganization... there was a teacher who quit on us, but that was fixed, there wasnt a computer room, but...

  10. gurnick in bay area, anyone attend there? ncp?

    HeartJulz replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The books are great, we had some great instructors .. being the first batch of LVN students on the concord campus .. there was a bit of disorganization, but thats to be expected. I did weekend...

  11. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    HeartJulz replied to Charlie002's topic in California Nursing

    Yes Im a student there .. what would you like to know? Im in the first batch of LVN students in the Concord campus. I graduate next mth and have nothing but great things to say but feel free to ask...

  12. LVN programs- UNITEK vs. GURNICK

    HeartJulz replied to tweener's topic in California Nursing

    Im graduating Gurnick next mth. Weve had some amazing teachers, some not so great ... some amazing experiences and also some not so great. There was no way I was going to sit for up to 4 years to get...

  13. What should I do to prepare for LVN Nursing School?

    HeartJulz replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Find a book go goes over all the systems ; Urinary for example and all of the anatomy of it and then all of the diseases of it so on and so forth. This is how Im prepping for my NCLEX and its a sure...

  14. Question about IV and Blood withdrawal Certification

    HeartJulz replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    when you are done w school... getting your IV/BW while you wait for all the paperwork and testing date etc... the one good thing is to have it on your license .. but thats just my thought so my...

  15. new lpn salary

    HeartJulz replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have st one mth left of school and Im in NoCal and starting @ my clinical site is $25/hr. As a CMA/Phleb. I was making $22/hr in Family Practice. The one thing some of us need to consider is the...

  16. What would you change about your scrubs?

    HeartJulz replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Great topic! I finally found a super comfy top made my Cherokee that has 'flexi' sides on the scrub tops and its a dri weave sorta fabric.. super super nice .. because all the cotton makes me feel...

  17. New LPN students??

    HeartJulz replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started July 2006 and finally am 7 weeks away to finishing. Boy lemme tell you .. I agree w what others have said, its a rough ride for sure. And yea, I wrote off my social life, buckled down and it...

  18. Okay, who's going to camp??!

    HeartJulz replied to apaisRN's topic in Camp

    Love hearing your stories .. I too am interested in doing the camp nurse as well as a nurs for the cruise lines. Of course this is still a ways away for me.. not really though! Until I get my RN, but...

  19. Heartbroken.....

    HeartJulz replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dont get discouraged... maybe you can do something else in the meantime while you are waiting to get in such a getting a phlebotomy license, working as a unit secretary, or volunteering @ the...

  20. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    HeartJulz replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes LVN/LPN programs throw in the pre-reqs as part of the core curriculum...although when you go to the bridge LVN-RN route none of those usually are transferrable so it is wise to get pre-preqs...

  21. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    HeartJulz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes there are MA and CMA... to be a Certified MA you sit for an extra exam and most the time its more money. Yes hang in there, I know how eating up the paycheck is ... I have a mortgage, luckily Ive...

  22. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    HeartJulz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes a CMA is a Certified Med. Asst. I was really lucky @ my last job ... I did a TON of surgical assisting including vasectomies, sigmoidoscopies... really cool stuff. I was the drs 'right' hand...

  23. Anyone work in San Diego, LA, or Bay area?

    HeartJulz replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Im in the Bay Area , been out here since 94'. I havent worked yet as a nurse but as a CMA pretty much doing all nursing work, plus the pay was that of a LVN. Im not sure what you wanted to know....

  24. Wages and ratios question

    HeartJulz replied to Creamsoda's topic in California Nursing

    Exactly true ... one thing we often overlook is the cost of living alongside our paid

  25. Bay Area hospitals saturated with RN wanting critical care experience?

    HeartJulz replied to jensfbay's topic in California Nursing

    yes, unfortunately here in CA, you have to have oodles of experience it seems... but dont give up hope. Also if its only been 2 weeks... trust me, I was out of work for a bit it some places take up to...