kozina0209

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1. RN vs BSN??

   kozina0209 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am currently an LVN student. I want to continue on to get my RN. However, I have been getting a lot of advice on getting the BSN rather than just getting the RN. Is it really worth it to get the...

2. Blood Circulation/Pulmonary Circulation

   kozina0209 replied to kozina0209's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Thank you so much! I posted on our classes blog! Christina

3. Blood Circulation/Pulmonary Circulation

   kozina0209 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I need help with blood circulation/pulmonary circulation. My mom who has been an RN for 30 years was telling me that their is a "song" to help you memorize the circulation of the heart. Of course,...

4. Medical assistants and LPNs

   kozina0209 replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It's not the ideal situation to "challenge" a profession such as going from a CNA to LVN, however there are many reasons i have to consider this an option: my situation with my 4 children esspecially...

5. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

   kozina0209 replied to airis's topic in Nursing Career

   I come fromway a family of RN's. My mom is hell bent that RN is the only way to go in the healthcare field. And I appreciate her opinion. I am also in the medical profession, currently an MA...

6. I need California CNA Advice

   kozina0209 replied to kozina0209's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thank you so much for the info!! Check the state website for a study handbook...I saw one and can't remember where...... http://www.4cnas.com/id7.html I haven't thoroughly read the material on this...

7. Working full-time, doing pre reqs and having a 2 year old?!

   kozina0209 replied to LAURAASHLEY2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It is tough. I have a son going into 8th, a son going into 7th, a son going into first and my 8 month old daughter.....:redpinkhe I definately have waited but being home with my daughter as I have...

8. I need California CNA Advice

   kozina0209 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have been a RMA for 13 years, kept up on my ceus, did a 2 year job in a skilled nursing facility setting. Now the RMA course is more intensive than the CNA and RMA includes phlebotomy, injections...

9. Working full-time, doing pre reqs and having a 2 year old?!

   kozina0209 replied to LAURAASHLEY2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree. I have been very fortunate that with my 3 sons (13,11 and 5) I have either been home not working or doing daycare. But with our surprise baby girl....and having 4 kids, living in...

10. Working full-time, doing pre reqs and having a 2 year old?!

    kozina0209 replied to LAURAASHLEY2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :jester:I think we are all going to do just fine!! And our kids will be great and won't even miss us....as it should be. You just have to make the time you get together for the next 3 years positive...

11. Medical assistants and LPNs

    kozina0209 replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No there are not any LPN/LVN programs online and if there are I cannot find them!! I have searched high and low!! It's very fustrating to have all these credentials and experience and...

12. Medical assistants and LPNs

    kozina0209 replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been a registered medical assistant for 13 years. Unfortunately, you are going to find that your certification is not worth having, unless you get that "dream job" where you get hired on at a...

13. Working full-time, doing pre reqs and having a 2 year old?!

    kozina0209 replied to LAURAASHLEY2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also have 4 kids; 3boys 1 girl ages 13,11,5, and 8 months. My 13 year old has severe Autism, Run a daycare. I have all my pre-reqs done and am trying to find a part-time program to work around...