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  1. Sac City College's LVN program

    chickapea replied to church320069's topic in California Nursing

    I just applied to AR RN, Sac City RN and LVN programs. The lists were around 900 for AR, 750 for Sac City RN and 160 Sac City LVN when I turned mine in almost at the deadline. This is my 5th round...

  2. Will I make it as a CNA?

    chickapea replied to GPdreams's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow... you sound like you can handle anything! I think you're an amazing CNA already!! It's important for you though that you're not miserable at your job. So good luck with your future plans....

  3. Eat Before You Get Here!

    chickapea replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    This thread just reminded me that when I had my second daughter it was late at night and the nurse offered me her turkey sandwich and chips. I said oh no, but thank you and she insisted. Then I...

  4. Nurses STOP telling me to be a RN ! PLEASE

    chickapea replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing student 19, I hear ya. I have had many people tell me not to bother with the LVN program as well. However, I have been applying to any and everything in my area for 5 semesters. If I get...

  5. "Sexy Back" music video medical style!

    chickapea replied to waterlily's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love

  6. Career Fair @ Sac State

    chickapea replied to Mitsucar's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, what's the deal people? :wink2: I'm not a Sac State student, but I want to go if it's happening. I didn't find anything on it though either.

  7. Dealing with tedious and demanding patients

    chickapea replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "It's so much easier when you can make them your last one, though. I have this one assignment where everyone except one lady wants to go to bed immediately after supper. So I rush around like a nut...

  8. Looking for advice... CNA with no acute care experience

    chickapea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I will be working as a CNA on call to fill shifts in hospitals and I'm looking for tips/advice. I have experience in LTC and in home care, but no acute care experience. What is the most...

  9. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    chickapea replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes lovefromabove, the EMT is a certificate as well. I still have not worked as one... applying like crazy though! The pay is not great, about 10 an hour unless you're a tech in the hospital, then I...

  10. Surely someone will think I can do it

    chickapea replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go for

  11. VA hospital near Sacramento

    chickapea posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! Does/has anyone work at the VA hospital off 50 in the Sacramento area? If so, how is it? I may be contracted out there through a registry as a CNA. Just curious.

  12. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    chickapea replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi lovefromabove! I just wanted to say good luck on your new path. I'm 36 with 2 kids also and went back to school to become a nurse 4 years ago. I finished my pre-reqs, got certified as a CNA and...

  13. Has anyone been accepted into the Mt. Sac Nursing Program Spring 2009

    chickapea replied to Bella39841's topic in California Nursing

    What is Mt. Sac? Is it in the Sacramento

  14. Career Fair @ Sac State

    chickapea replied to Mitsucar's topic in California Nursing

    Good to know, thanks! Do you know if it's mainly for RNs or CNAs as

  15. My first cna job, lol

    chickapea replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good for you for sticking it out. I hope it does get better soon. It's too bad they just could not give you a warm welcome!

  16. CNA hourly pay rate?

    chickapea replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In California the average is about 12-13 an hour. With shift differentials night/weekend pay can be 14-15 an hour. I know CNAs in acute care and in correctons that make 18 an hour, but it is not...

  17. hard time finding job in Sacramento area

    chickapea replied to jobsearchnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I am not an RN, but a CNA and EMT and have had the same problem in the Sac area. Sometimes I wonder how the recruiters stay employed when all they seem to do is say "just keep applying online."...

  18. PART-TIME jobs, how did you get your PT position? Hard to find?

    chickapea replied to NIRN's topic in California Nursing

    I have a friend who works three 8 hour shifts in the PACU with benefits. I'm guessing there might be some people who work two 12s and get benefits too. Hope this

  19. CNA verse EMT-Basic

    chickapea replied to amanda_leigh0221's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I too am in the Sacramento area and applying to RN programs. I've taken both the C.N.A. and E.M.T. training at Sierra College while I'm waiting to be accepted. I think they are both good options....

  20. Sutter extended campus

    chickapea replied to chickapea's topic in California Nursing

    Is the PT program you're in at Sac City? I know they offered one last year, but this last semester said they cancelled it so I was not able to apply to it this time around. I would take anything...

  21. For EMTs

    chickapea posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I have an interview tomorrow for an EMT position, it is not for an ambulance company or hospital, but a private location. I was certified in July and this is my first call for an interview. I...

  22. For EMTs

    chickapea replied to chickapea's topic in California Nursing

    I really want to work in the hospital as an ER tech, but I have been applying for a while and have not been called in for any interviews. I've been told that I really need experience. This EMT...

  23. I know it's a crazy one!

    chickapea posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I know this is a crazy question, but I have to ask. Is there a need for nursing students at CSM in the bay area? I'm in the Sacramento area and was recently down on the peninsula and some...

  24. I know it's a crazy one!

    chickapea replied to chickapea's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks... that's what I thought. I know I've seen threads on here from people all over CA having the same problems getting accepted into programs. I think people everywhere, that are not trying to...

  25. First day as a PCA nov 10 and im SCARED TO DEATH

    chickapea replied to SummerLin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! So, how'd it