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  1. Massage Therapy Programs in Santa Clara County?

    BA.LVN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, I am an LVN and I was wondering if anyone knew/knows of any reputable massage therapy programs in Santa Clara County, CA? (preferably w/in a reasonable price range?, but other than a community...

  2. I Finally Did it...I Wrote to Oprah!

    BA.LVN replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in General Nursing

    I just wrote her too! Hope it works!

  3. Any INFP nurses out there?

    BA.LVN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just wondering how all the other INFP nurses are doing out there! I'm planning on working the Mollen Flu Shot Clinic this season and look for stable/full time work in the meantime. I'd LOVE to find...

  4. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    BA.LVN replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I too, have tested as an INFP. I have had a strong interest in MBTI/typology. I have been working in private duty for most of my nursing career (which is short) and have enjoyed it so far. Would LOVE...

  5. Agencies in San Jose/Bay Area, CA?

    BA.LVN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello all! I am currently a private duty LVN (working in the school system mostly), and wondering if anyone can recommend any good agencies to go through in San Jose, CA (other than Maxim Healthcare)?...

  6. New grad going into private duty

    BA.LVN replied to luvmyguys's topic in Private Duty

    No, I don't have a case right now....might wait for the school year to start. I usually don't work private duty in the home, but in the school/classroom setting. I like it that way. I usually meet w/...

  7. New grad going into private duty

    BA.LVN replied to luvmyguys's topic in Private Duty

    luvmyguys, just wondering if your thoughts/avenues have changed since you posted last. I'm gearing up to hopefully work a private duty school case this

  8. Very Upset And It's Affecting My Marriage

    BA.LVN replied to jurneesma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been there too! Once I graduated, it was hard to find work. I ended up doing private duty in the educational settings through an agency. But now that it's summer and school's out...I am currently...

  9. Pharmacology Certification by NAPNES?

    BA.LVN replied to lauralauranurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awesome, I too, have been curious about this certification. How much does it cost and how many questions were on it?

  10. Does anyone go to school with their client?

    BA.LVN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I can relate to those who are unable to work when/if their client is sick and/or is in the hospital and not able to attend school. I had quite a few days like that this last semester during my PD...

  11. Geez....

    BA.LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow, it's really sad to see so many postings w/in this past week of people wanting to quit/get out of the nursing field. At this point, it makes me feel as if I'm "forcing" myself to go through RN...

  12. Quit or persue?

    BA.LVN replied to proudRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can completely relate to you. I am 28 years old and nursing is my second career path, and I sometimes STILL question if this is the right path for me. I too, am very shy, and sometimes feel anxiety...

  13. New grad going into private duty

    BA.LVN replied to luvmyguys's topic in Private Duty

    I can relate. As a fairly new grad (got my license in July of 2008), I was desperate for work and ended up going with an agency working private duty....but private duty in the school setting. I ended...

  14. Group activities

    BA.LVN replied to fsaav's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe have them participate in collage making? I know this can be therapeutic for people! They can use mixed media....paint, stickers, stencils, images, etc....give it a theme, maybe? Just my

  15. Career change (to an RN) and planning motherhood

    BA.LVN replied to RN_waitlister's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am somewhat in your "predicament." I am, however, already an LVN. But I got married DURING my LVN program (crazy I know). I was 27 when I got married. We wanted to wait until I had an LVN job...

  16. Private Duty LVN/RN Salary

    BA.LVN replied to esthaurora's topic in Private Duty

    Wow, to the ones who went straight to private duty upon graduating, I pretty much did the same thing (although I know it isn't highly recommended). But, I too, was discourage during nursing school,...

  17. Marital Stress & the student nurse

    BA.LVN replied to modestmurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know how you feel! I've been out of nursing school about a year now, and things have gotten much much MUCH better since being out of school! My husband and I got married WHILE I was attending a...

  18. Does anyone go to school with their client?

    BA.LVN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Hello everyone! I too, go to school with my client (I'm contracted out through an agency). I was wondering what you guys do doing the summer, or do you still work with the same client over the summer?...

  19. Any INFP nurses out there?

    BA.LVN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am currently working in private duty.....so far, so good. One on one patient contact (and I am with the same patient everyday, which CAN get a little redundant, but I am grateful to have a job given...

  20. Is there any type of nursing....

    BA.LVN replied to wabashcannon's topic in General Nursing

    You could do private duty nursing....generally, one patient and the family (whom you have to interact with daily, usually) but it's the same patient, day in, day

  21. Newer LVN.....Peds office interivew....any advice???

    BA.LVN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello all! I graduated in March from a LVN program, obtained my license in July 2008, and have been working for the last three months with a health agency as a private duty nurse for a diabetic...

  22. Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

    BA.LVN replied to Duchesse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, a lot of similarities amongst us! I too, have my BA, in art/photography. I graduated in 2004, then went into a LVN program from 2007-2008, and am currently working as an LVN. I too, though, want...

  23. Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    BA.LVN replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post! My mom actually started nursing school at 45 and graduated at 50 with her ADN! (She had to take a little longer b/c she was still raising my brother and I). But she ALWAYS...

  24. Passed LIFE SPAN DEV PSYCH

    BA.LVN replied to sbuxdrinkr's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey sbuxdrinkr! I have been searching on ebay for resources to take those exams, but haven't been able to find the psychology materials. Any chance you will be posting anything up on Ebay in the next...

  25. Has anyone went to Unitek for the LVN Program????

    BA.LVN replied to Stephy83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, To answer your question, no, you do not get paid for "working" clinicals. Clinicals are part of your schooling, except it's hands-on learning in actual clinical facilities (hospitals, rehabs,...