sweetmya

No I am not able to appeal this. I have tried.

I have worked for an assisted living as well for almost 6 months. It was the worst job I ever had. I had to jump from building to building to respond to emergency calls. And yes, you are the only nurse there. Work load is super heavy and pay is very little. Do not work there if u don't want to risk losing your license lol. Not worth it!

As long as you have a doctors note to excuse your sickness, by law they can not ask you in details for your sick call. That is my understanding. When I call in sick, they ask what is the reason, I tell them its personal and I just can't share. You leave it at that. You should also check your employee handbook for sick call rules, I'm sure you will find something resourceful.

Hi everyone, I was going to University of Phoenix for my LVN-BSN program for almost 4 years and then I failed a class & was kicked out of the program. Now I'm stuck paying almost 40K in loan, for a degree I did not accomplish. I also went to few colleges in search for a program which would allow me to finish where I had left off at University of Phoenix. Unfortunately I have had a very difficult time because none of the colleges would allow me to start where I had left off. They want me to pay everything all over again and invest another 3-4 years of my time in completing their program. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or perhaps know of a program in California that will allow me to finish my last year of LVN-BSN? I'm willing to relocate if I have to. Please advice. Thank you.

Hi, could you please tell me more about Samuel Merritt college please? I've been looking around for a very good college/uni for a while now and had no luck finding a decent place to study at!! I'm looking to do LVN-BSN program, is this uni worth going 2? Please tell me as much as u can. Thanks.

THanks commuter. I think I'll just leave it at 'open' when I apply for applications next time. I'm in san jose, so I'm not sure how much the pay rate is at every facility ...writing open sounds much better n easier lol.

Thanks. I wrote down open as u suggested. :)

Hello guys, today was the first day I picked up a job application!! :) I'm nervous cuz tomo I'm going to turn it in. Wish me goodluck.

What is the hourly rate of pay for a LVN/LPN in bay area? I was filling out my first application and it's asking salary desired but I'm not sure what I should write down?? What would be start of pay for a new nurse with no LVN/LPN experience at all? How much did you start off with when you started your first job as a LPN?

Your very welcome. Yes, that should be more then enough.

I did LPN and wish I had went straight to RN!! It's hard to find a job as a LPN so it's best to go straight into RN since RNs get hired much easily. :)

Please just focus on practicing questions!! THis is one of the best sources for RN questions to practice on. http://libtc.utmb.edu/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=E6928F806D5DBAAE657528E35606B099 Do atleast 100-150 questions a day for 2-3 months. Also practice questions from exam cram cd!! Try not to add too many different sources..2-3 should be enough!! GOODLUCK

I forgot to post this, my study method:: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/i-recieved-my-466498.html

Thank u

Goodluck. :)

I ran out of time at 190 questions for lpn exam and I passed!!

hey guys, this has been one heck of a long journey!!!!! and i can honestly say, it has finally been paid off!! i graduated in april of 08 and now it's 2010 and i'm holding my official lvn/lpn license in my very own hands. i feel awesome and words can't describe how i really feel because it was one heck of a life learned lesson/experience. please don't ever give up because your time will come soon too, if not now but sure as hell soon!! leave it up to god and at times, he will test you like he tested me 2 times but one day you will pass that test!! just leave it all up to god and don't ever stop believing in him just because you did not succeed once or twice or so on...this is all part of his test to see if you will stop believing in him just because you did not pass!! many will leave your hand or even stop believing in you but god will never do so!! here are few of my threads which lead me to my long journey!! now i'm onto job hunting like a hawk and i don't want to jinx myself but my family have quite a few connections in the health industry, so hopefully i will land a job pretty soon. to start, i'm going to my first family connection at "good samaritan hospital." goodluck to everyone!! and remember, don't ever give up, this is your dream!! not just any dream, but a dream to be something and help those in need!! , lvn. few of my threads:: nclex-pn for 3rd time https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/nclex-pn-3rd-458575.html do people pass even wen they run out of time? https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/do-people-pass-458589.html according to 'trick' i passed my lvn nclex exam. https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/according-trick-i-460072.html lvn/lpn cover letter ok? https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/lvn-lpn-cover-473130.html my license # was posted 2day on the boards site!! :) https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/my-license-posted-473858.html

Yes, this was one of the main reasons for passing the nclex. Goodluck

I have the link for RN as well. http://libtc.utmb.edu/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=E6928F806D5DBAAE657528E35606B099

Hi, thanks but everything I posted related to name, phone #, hiring place are all FAKE!! I made it all up. :)

Yes, everything is fake!! Even the name of the hiring place and everything else. :)

thank u. i was actually thinking about deleting that whole line. (2 sentences) jane doe 1340 anywhere lane, anywhere, usa 11111 cell: (000-444-5555) email: [email protected] april 12, 2010 john doe, practical nurse administrator anyone health centers anywhere main road anywhere, usa 00000 dear mr. doe: i am writing in response to your ad published on/at for a full-time licensed vocational nurse. i believe that i can fill that position well due to my education, work experience, and professional sincerity. i display a positive attitude about myself and possess great communication skills. my demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills derive from my successful employment experiences in hospitality, as my enclosed resume confirms. these skills, coupled with my lvn education and training, should prove to be of great benefit to your family health center. i am confident that you will agree that my qualifications match your requirements for this position. therefore, i would greatly appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to fully reveal my keen interest in the health care field and to determine how i may fit your staff profile. i can be reached by e-mail, or cell phone days or evenings to arrange for an appointment. if i do not hear from you by monday, april 19, i will call your office to request a meeting at a time convenient to you or another member of your staff. thank you for considering my application for employment at the anywhere health centers. sincerely, (signature) jane doe, lvn enclosure: resume

jane doe anywhere lane, anywhere, usa 11111 cell: 111-111-1111 email: ][email protected][/email] april 12, 2010 john doe, practical nurse administrator anywhere clinic anyplace main road anywhere, usa, 11111 dear mr. doe i am writing in response to your ad published on/at for a full-time licensed vocational nurse. i believe that i can fill that position well due to my education, work experience, and professional sincerity. i display a positive attitude about myself and possess great communication skills. a lvn graduate from the institute of medical education in san jose, ca. i currently hold a license in california. my demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills derive from my successful employment experiences in hospitality, as my enclosed resume confirms. these skills, coupled with my lvn education and training, should prove to be of great benefit to your family health center. i am confident that you will agree that my qualifications match your requirements for this position. therefore, i would greatly appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to fully reveal my keen interest in the health care field and to determine how i may fit your staff profile. i can be reached by e-mail, or cell phone days or evenings to arrange for an appointment. if i do not hear from you by monday, april 19, i will call your office to request a meeting at a time convenient to you or another member of your staff. thank you for considering my application for employment at anywhere health centers. sincerely, (signature) jane doe, lvn enclosure: resume ( what do u guys think? just to start off, i wrote my first cover letter, now i'm onto writing a resume and then a thank you letter, & at last a jist card!!) btw- i don't know why my name wont appear in the middle after several edits lol. but on the real, cover letter on microsoft word looks perfect.

Here's my other thread stating I passed!! https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/i-recieved-my-466498.html

Goodluck hun. I also passed on my 3rd try.