sarahlm

I got the first job I applied for, but it is home health. I just want some experience so I can have something to put on my resume when I apply for a better job. This is in Southern CA. Most of my friends from school have had no real trouble getting a job.

Thank you. How would you recommend I do this? Should I call hospitals to find out about nurse interns?

Hi, I am new to this forum and I have a dillema. I dont know where to post it so I hope this is the right spot. But my question is this: I have the opportunity to get my LVN now in a one year program. My parents are going to help with the costs, which is nice, since Im 33. But I am unsure if I should continue taking my prereqs for an RN program, which I wont graduate from until Im at least 36. I am waitressing now and I want out ASAP from the restaurant bus.(I have wanted to be a nurse forever, but had other issues to deal with.) My thinking is that I can get my LVN and start working and then go into a LVN-RN program after I finish the pre reqs. I just dont want to wait. I feel like Im not getting any younger, and my Dad said they may not be able to help me with costs if I dont do this now, which is okay, but does sort of puts the pressure on me to go to the LVN program. Unfortunately I dont know of any schools in my area with an RN program with no waiting list or prereq req. so I cant do that either. I am just confused. Is it worth it to get my LVN? Are those LVN-RN programs wait listing too? ( I live in southern CA) Is it better in the long run to just keep waitressing and get the better degree first? I know this post is rambling but if anyone can help it would be so appreciated. Mostly I want to know if its even worth it to get my LVN?

Hi, I am new to this forum and I have a dillema. I dont know where to post it so I hope this is the right spot. But my question is this: I have the opportunity to get my LVN now in a one year program. My parents are going to help with the costs, which is nice, since Im 33. But I am unsure if I should continue taking my prereqs for an RN program, which I wont graduate from until Im at least 36. I am waitressing now and I want out ASAP from the restaurant bus.(I have wanted to be a nurse forever, but had other issues to deal with.) My thinking is that I can get my LVN and start working and then go into a LVN-RN program after I finish the pre reqs. I just dont want to wait. I feel like Im not getting any younger, and my Dad said they may not be able to help me with costs if I dont do this now, which is okay, but does sort of puts the pressure on me to go to the LVN program. Unfortunately I dont know of any schools in my area with an RN program with no waiting list or prereq req. so I cant do that either. I am just confused. Is it worth it to get my LVN? Are those LVN-RN programs wait listing too? ( I live in southern CA) Is it better in the long run to just keep waitressing and get the better degree first? I know this post is rambling but if anyone can help it would be so appreciated. Mostly I want to know if its even worth it to get my LVN?