HeartJulz

HeartJulz

My first yr. as a LVN!

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  1. Housing , Northern Cali

    HeartJulz replied to EveMJRN's topic in California Nursing

    NORCAL offer housing... doing something nice? hahaha! No not here in this state .... maybe if you're on a millitary base? Or I know if you are a Camp RN you get housing, otherwise youre on your own...

  2. How hard to find a RN position in Bay area?

    HeartJulz replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    Check out Craigslist.org I see a ton of RN positions listed on there. Also, I swear by John Muir. They are a very reputable hospital and maybe Okalnds Children Hospital ... also head good things. and...

  3. LVN to RN or Straight to RN?

    HeartJulz replied to np224's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, if you dont have any prior healthcare background experience, go the LVN route. This way you slowly start out and make sure you really want to do nursing. I think nursing is more than...

  4. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    Im also here in NorCal... worst place for a LPN. I mostly see only for the nursing homes or home health care. If you want other areas you pretty much need to go elsewhere. Although, Ive been doing a...

  5. 6/18-done!

    HeartJulz replied to jodyangel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From my program that I am in ... they have given a lot of talk about the NCLEX prep and somewhat how the computer works. Basically it isnt so much about the number of questions and what you got wrong...

  6. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HeartJulz replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN is the Associates Degree in

  7. Does a patient have the right to refuse to allow students to witness their procedure?

    HeartJulz replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Yes of course you have that right!!! And

  8. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

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

    Def. LPN isnt a waste... I think there are a lot of reasons why nurses choose the LPN route. Some want to make sure that they really want to do nursing, some dont want to sit around for 5 yrs on a...

  9. Provigil for shift workers

    HeartJulz replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    The last doctor I worked for would PX it for many reasons. Yes, shift workers or if someone was going to be going on a business trip or vacation to help w the jet lag , but mostly he Pxd it for those...

  10. Student blatently sexually harrassed me...

    HeartJulz replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Tell him he needs to go to the Dr. to get a RX! To me that's scary ... thats not just someone liking you, its psycho. As a female, I am weirded out all the time... have had many weird things happen of...

  11. Nclex-rn- 6/18/07

    HeartJulz replied to RNinJune2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So proud of all of you ... Im anxious to move forward!! Only 4 mths to

  12. Took NCLEX-RN on Friday in CA

    HeartJulz replied to sydie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats .. omg what a feeling! I can NOT wait!!! Since youre in CA, Im curious to know what site you got all of your information? Im trying to see if I can get a jumpstart somehow and have gone...

  13. Soft Scrubs

    HeartJulz replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always ran into the problem that when they were super soft, they got static cling, even w using the dryer sheets... so I look for the thinner they are the better... and jasco always has super cute...

  14. Lidocaine with Rocephin IM?

    HeartJulz replied to StNeotser's topic in Patient Medications

    no, not an idiot, just learned something new is all. I have given a zillion of these @ my last office when those who were really sick needed fast antibiotic. With the 500mg I believe it's 1ml and the...

  15. Western Career College??

    HeartJulz replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    yes, I called and spoke w someone there. I came across it because I was doing research for schools in which VA pays. I found out VA could have paid for my LVN program!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH! over $21k if...

  16. Cannot Stand.........

    HeartJulz replied to HeartJulz's topic in California Nursing

    I really hope I wasnt coming off the wrong way .. basically I didnt want to point fingers and pretty much just needed to vent, but there are a few particular class mates that when I talk w them @...

  17. Paying back $100, 000 back in loans

    HeartJulz replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am really proud of all of you for 'thinking' like that!! I am the SAME exact way... it takes a special persona really, to want something sooooo bad that we have to jump so many obstacles... really,...

  18. California LVN/LPN Schools?

    HeartJulz replied to msdobson's topic in California Nursing

    I am not sure what site I have seen it on , but am sure you can google it by putting in 'accredited LVN training programs' I seen a HUGE list of schools and it states also if they are accredited... it...

  19. Anyone hear of UNITEK College?

    HeartJulz replied to msdobson's topic in California Nursing

    Yes Ive heard of Unitek, though have noone I know personally who has graduated from there. I was interested in their LVN-RN program, but then seen its a whopping nearly $35,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I...

  20. Cost of LVN/LPN schooling..

    HeartJulz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ... out of curiosity, I know it seems personal... but how much was the cost of some of your LVN/LPN schooling? Did it include the cost of your graduation and also your NCLEX? Mine school was over...

  21. What happens when u move to different state???

    HeartJulz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I havent researched it much, thought I could come here and get better information... basically I always thoguht that when a nurse got licensed in a state, (CA), and he/she moves to lets say (CO) is it...

  22. LVN Student-- lost, confused, a lil depressed

    HeartJulz posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Im cant believe how much school has taken out of me. I have lost my job... because my school conflicts w my job and my employer, which was a doctor, wanted me out of there. I feel degraded, ashamed,...

  23. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

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

    most definately... although the past 4 years Ive worked as a CMA (certified medical assistant) and phlebotomist I wanted to make sure I wasnt going to burn out before i forked the dough and time to...

  24. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    HeartJulz replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    First off I swear by the Bic Atlantis black pen... its lasts a long time, smooth, doesnt smudge. Next , def. highlighters are a MUST and believe it or not I have gone through a lot of them to find a...

  25. Specimen Mislabeling- Help!

    HeartJulz replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    read req., gather all tubes, label before