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  1. Pasadena City College RN program

    stelon replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Well, as of Friday I am in the program. :) Extremely happy to be done with the waiting, but I know how you all feel. Last semester I didn't get in anywhere and it made waiting this time around that...

  2. Pasadena City College RN program

    stelon replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    They don't tell you what number you are, just that you're an alternate and to not call the office because if it changes they'll let you know immediately. They gave me info on the TEAS and an...

  3. Pasadena City College RN program

    stelon replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a career ladder alternate. Got the email yesterday--now I just need to hope a spot opens up. Hopefully more of you start getting your emails

  4. Pasadena City College RN program

    stelon replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Keep in mind PCC says they send out letters 12 weeks from the close of the application period. That doesn't hit us until the 20th, so you're still early if expecting letters right now. I don't start...

  5. pearson vue trick......time ran out in the test?

    stelon replied to greema's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LVN or RN NCLEX? It makes a difference. They have two different boards and the BVNPT is way less efficient than the BRN in CA. If you're trying for the LVN prepare for a long wait. They will not post...

  6. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    stelon replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    So is everybody trying for the LVN to RN on pins and needles now it's April? I know it's mid to late April for us, but just being in the right month means I'll be checking the mail relentlessly until...

  7. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    stelon replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can't handle cleaning someone up, do not expect to go into nursing and succeed or be well liked by your co-workers. Whether you're the nurse or the aide, you WILL be cleaning up your patients...

  8. Anyone apply for LVN-RN summer enrty at LA County College of Nursing?

    stelon replied to sillywilly's topic in LPN to RN

    I think you're going to be fine. They said at the information meeting that the point cut-off for the bridge program is generally lower than for the generic RN option. The last group's point cut-off...

  9. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs for cheap?

    stelon replied to KateRN1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The original post is from 2009 and says the quintessentials were being discontinued. They're long gone by

  10. LVN to RN program at Pasadena City 2012

    stelon replied to MOMMYOF3BOYZ's topic in LPN to RN

    Ack--color me scared. Wednesday?! I really hope not hearing from them yet isn't a sign I didn't make it. That sounds like such a long time ago for me to have not heard anything yet. I called them this...

  11. LVN to RN program at Pasadena City 2012

    stelon replied to MOMMYOF3BOYZ's topic in LPN to RN

    You were accepted to the Spring 2012? If so you're the first on here to hear anything. From what I understand, clinical is not so bad, but there is a ton of reading to do for the lecture classes....

  12. Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    stelon replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital usually lets family/patients try home remedies if they want to as long as we see no harm in it. One patient was lethargic and if I remember correctly, a bit jaundiced. The family came and...

  13. Are nurses high in demand in California?

    stelon replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in California Nursing

    New grad nurses don't seem to be high in demand anywhere right now, especially CA. A girl on my unit finished her BSN and had been working as a unit secretary with us for about 5 years and even she...

  14. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    stelon replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Double check with your company's policies--I work in California and at my hospital we're on the alternate work week so 12 hr shifts do not = 4 hours of overtime. We don't get overtime until it's over...

  15. Now you can schedule APPOINTMENTS in the ER...????

    stelon replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    You're not alone.

  16. Price is Right SALUTE TO NURSES 9/7/11

    stelon replied to On-Camera Audiences's topic in General Nursing

    If I didn't have a test that day I'd SO be

  17. Question about Workman's comp/light duty

    stelon replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Suanna is exactly right. The other thing you face on light duty is bitter co-workers who act like there's nothing really wrong with you and complain behind your back about the lack of work you're...

  18. Question about Workman's comp/light duty

    stelon replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your doctor about your job and whether this is work related. Chances are your Dr. will tell you to file A WC claim. I hurt my shoulder turning a patient and didn't initially report it because...

  19. Associates Degree in Vocational Nursing?

    stelon replied to O.Nato's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So tired of all this condescending you can't have a nursing degree, you're just an LVN talk. My school is a community college in Southern California that DOES offer an associates in vocational...

  20. $20 per hr New Grad LVN-SoCal

    stelon replied to MsHelloKitty,LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends where in So Cal, but in my area, HECK yeah that's a fair rate. And if you don't want it, point me to

  21. Jobs for LVN'S in California

    stelon replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    It's bad. Really really bad. April marked the year mark since I got my license and still no job. Nevermind that I've been a CNA in a hospital for almost 4 years now, no one is hiring new LVNs without...

  22. LA County Interview--what to expect?

    stelon posted a topic in California Nursing

    It's been a long time since I've posted, mostly because I've been so put off by not finding a job. April marked a year since I got my LVN license with no interviews at all until last month I got a...

  23. LA County Interview--what to expect?

    stelon replied to stelon's topic in California Nursing

    I did apply for an open position and the letter I got stated it was related to the position I applied for as a clinic LVN. The letter was from USC LAC because they are linked, but the position I...

  24. You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    stelon replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    ...I've had my license for over a year now and STILL can't find a job. And I've been working as a CNA for going on 4 years in November at the same hospital. Didn't do me any good as we use very few...

  25. My hospital is breaking the law...

    stelon replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    Also pretty sure this is legal. Even in states that do have mandated ratios, if 5 of those patients are the LVN's it doesn't matter that you're the one giving the IV meds. They still don't count as...