I have worked in Maternal Child Health for almost 30 years at the same hospital. I have been an LVN for over 35 years now. I've enjoyed my great job and have done all work as allowed under my LVN...
Thank you for your continued replies and thoughts. I enjoyed the humor, Bedpan!! Our director will be leaving in about six weeks so that's a plus!! We had another meeting today. There are only...
CaliforniaLVN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Well, I'm 56, have been an LVN since 1973. My first five years were spent working in ICU, acute med surg, rehab, burn unit.....I got a lot of experience as a new grad. I loved it. We moved out of the...
:typingThanks so much for the replies! I'm glad to hear that I can still continue with my Excelsior. I really got in just in time. Now I'm feeling more motivated because I felt like I almost lost...
:bugeyes::bugeyes:I really feel stupid asking this question but I need to know. I'm 56 and an Excelsior student...just starting. I'm trying to find out more about Clep tests. I understand they cost...
Thanks for your information. As far as I know (and I'm awaiting a call back from the BON in California) I am still eligable to take the California boards after I finish with Excelsior because I've...
CaliforniaLVN replied to funnibone13's topic in LPN to RN
Thank you for your replies. I will check with the boards tomorrow to make sure. I hope I'm ok to do it....now that I have all my ducks in a row, all my books and guides ready to go. If it's not...
CaliforniaLVN replied to funnibone13's topic in LPN to RN
Hi and thanks for your reply. I am "grandfathered" in with Excelsior as I started way back when they were still "Regents." If I finish I will be able to sit for the California Boards. Since...
CaliforniaLVN replied to funnibone13's topic in LPN to RN
As an LVN (for 35) years, I would advise you NEVER to even consider becoming an LVN.....even if the line's shorter, it's more convenient for your family life or anything else! I am trying to get my...
CaliforniaLVN replied to funnibone13's topic in LPN to RN
hello everyone! i'm new to this website and i look forward to interacting with you. i'm 56 years old and going for my rn after being an lvn in california for 35 years. i got into excelsior...