MysticalSeeker

MysticalSeeker

Member

  • Content

    65

  • Visitors

    2,153

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by MysticalSeeker

  1. Looking into Unitek College for LVN program

    MysticalSeeker replied to Luularoo's topic in California Nursing

    Unitek also offers Remediation....remember these are vocational schools...private companies....they got your money and will do nearly anything to continue the course so they get their money....if they...

  2. Just hired as LVN for CA State Prison...Help Needed

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in Correctional

    I will be working on Tuesday at a state prison in California. Im a LVN with long-term care experience, so corrections is new to me. My main task is medication pass. Any tips and advice would be...

  3. Just hired as LVN for CA State Prison...Help Needed

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in Correctional

    bump....

  4. Question about Pre-Employment Screening

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for any and all of you. On July 2, I went to a LTC to sign some paperwork, stating I accepted my potential job responsibilities, blah blah blah. They then sent me for a very brief...

  5. Question about Pre-Employment Screening

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I just get a little panicky when its been over 2 weeks for a job, especially when I am caring for a parent with cancer (lost the other to cancer on Thanksgiving) and bills are coming in more...

  6. Question about Pre-Employment Screening

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in General Nursing

    LOL yes, there is NO reason the test would come back positive. Damn Freudian slips and anxiety, lol. Let me just hide my meth

  7. Question about Pre-Employment Screening

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in General Nursing

    I did actually, I called and got her voicemail yesterday. I guess I will call her again tomorrow, hopefully I will get to speak with

  8. LVN to RN Unitek: DON'T GO!

    MysticalSeeker replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Its a new program, is it perfect? No. But they really are a good school. Yes they have a LOT of bad things.....A LOT. But once you graduate, and you take and pass the NCLEX, you see that the real...

  9. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I am SOOO bummed. Today, I was fired from my very first job in nursing. I graduated as an LVN in March, passed the Boards in May and was hired 3 weeks ago. When they hired me, they knew I...

  10. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all SOO much. I feel a lot better. I kinda thought their reasons for firing me was bull. I am a good nurse and I had all of the patients in my ward asking other nurses where I was when I...

  11. California LVNS.....

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a question, I took the NCLEX on May 16th, and I passed. As of June 23, 2008, my name appears on the CA nursing website for LVNs with my nursing license number, IV cert, and expiration...

  12. New LVN Orientation....I need Help

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all. I recently got hired as a charge nurse at the top SNF and rehab in Stanislaus area, and I graduated back in march (go me!). The facility is EXCELLENT when it comes to knowing I am a new grad,...

  13. New LVN Orientation....I need Help

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the advice....well Im into my second week....and I have had to REMIND the SNF that they told me I had a minimum of 8 days of orientation when they tell me "Okay, you're on your own today"....

  14. LPN Starting Salary

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

    I graduated March 08, took and passed the Nclex in May and I work in the Central Valley, California and I am making $20/hr which is really good for this

  15. New LVN Orientation....I need Help

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for the advice....I am definately sticking to the 8 days... However, there is a lot of problems....they dont really 'train' you, they say they do but everyone is so busy it becomes more of a...

  16. LPN Wages

    MysticalSeeker replied to Tua15395's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new grad (03/08) and I got hired at a SNF and rehab in Turlock, CA and I am making $20/hr starting

  17. California LVNS.....

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Suzanne, Thank you, that sheds some light. Now I tried calling the nursing board, but all I got was a busy signal for the last 10 times I called. Is there more than 1 number for the board?? And I...

  18. California LVNS.....

    MysticalSeeker replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anybody??

  19. Info about Unitek College (Sacramento)

    MysticalSeeker replied to Browneyedbrunette's topic in California Nursing

    Good for you!! I graduated in March, and when I attended, the tuition was 29,500....so as you can see, the school increases their fees exponetially every

  20. Info about Unitek College (Sacramento)

    MysticalSeeker replied to Browneyedbrunette's topic in California Nursing

    As a graduate of Unitek, let me tell you.....Look the other way, do not pass go! Its just SO not worth the expensive amount of debt the school puts you in. Yes I graduated and yes I have passed my...

  21. License Expiration Date question

    MysticalSeeker posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a quick question about LVN license expiration dates.... Is there any good reason why a group of people who all have the same issue date for their LVN license, also have different expiration...

  22. Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

    MysticalSeeker replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    And the Fremont campus is WOOORRRRSSEEEE. God, the director of nursing there is like a chihuahua, only not cute. Some of the teachers at Fremont are great.........some....and even then, they dont...

  23. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

    MysticalSeeker replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there quest, it should be coming any day now, I can completely emphatize with the agony and anticipation you are going

  24. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    MysticalSeeker replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Youre never too old. My mom and I she is (53) just graduated this year form LVN and we are planning on going into Rn school asap. Let that inspire

  25. long, New LPN looking for job advice....

    MysticalSeeker replied to FaithHope&Love's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take the VA job!!!! Let me tell you that you wont regret the VA job....I know its scary because its new, but it will be well with it. The VA is phenomenal place to work as a nurse, and especially for...