Ambition13 MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Telemetry, Mom Baby, Hospice, Rehab, LTC

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    Excelsior---College Network, RUE, Istudysmart.com, ????

    Ambition13 replied to nurseangels's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's based on your own choice and what's best for you. I hear mostly bad things about these publishing companies. I know a couple of people that are using the College Network for ISU and they...
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    BSN Samuel Merritt waiting list

    Ambition13 replied to newPsychNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow. I would've never guess that school would have a wait list since they are so expensive. Anyway, apply to every school in your surrounding area. Most bay area schools have a wait list, lottery...
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    Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    Ambition13 replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Merritt Community College in the bay area has a LVN-RN program. If you take their bridge program and pass, you're pretty much in the program starting as a second semester student (of a 4 semester...
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    Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    Ambition13 replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is pretty expensive...but the program is only for 8 months which is good. If you have the money and no other student loans, go for
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    DID NOT GET IN! Completely devastated...

    Ambition13 replied to vicky3269's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so sorry for your devastating news. Please don't think that your hard work and perfect GPA was worthless. Apply to all the surrounding schools: Chabot, Merritt, Los Medanos, Ohlone, SJSU, Cal...
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    Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    Ambition13 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I use the hand sanitizer in between when passing meds. My preference is handwashing with warm soap and water. It just feels so much cleaner. The sanitizer leaves this weird dry but also...
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    I Passed

    Ambition13 replied to meltom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!! Was it difficult? I may schedule to take mine end of next month, not done reading it yet. Keep up the good work
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    LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    Ambition13 replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Northern Cali, (the Bay Area) the nursing homes are starting with $25.00 to $26.00/hr. The one I work at are giving new grads $26/hr with benefits and experienced LVNs $28-$29. I also work...
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    LTC facility--how many floors is yours? and

    Ambition13 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ours has 2 floors. I take the stairs whenever I feel guilty for not exercising
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    What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Ambition13 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Finished LVN at 26. Working on BSN now at
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    Littmann classic vs. lightweight

    Ambition13 replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    I own them both and both are great. Allheart.com have good prices on them. Just be very careful to always keep it on you as my instructor told us. They are a hot item and mysteriously "disappear" at...
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    College Network

    Ambition13 replied to Laught3r's topic in LPN to RN

    Critter1972, continue doing what you're doing. You are a very positive person. Don't let any negative comments discourage you. Only you know what decision is best for you. I think its a shame how...
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    LPN to RN or LPN to BSN? Help Please

    Ambition13 replied to aa24212's topic in LPN to RN

    If you're going to get your BSN eventually, I think you should go for it now. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about going back to school after you get your ADN. Congrats on your acceptance to...
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    No one's hiring LVN's these days

    Ambition13 replied to sweetface's topic in LPN to RN

    In Northern CA. LVNs are hired mostly in LTC, home health, and a few registrys with SNF placement only. You will need 1 year experience usually for registrys. I don't believe there are new grad...