karrikon

karrikon

Member

  • Content

    143

  • Visitors

    5,865

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    9

All Content by karrikon

  1. Physically Taxing: Historic Nursing Gender-Discrimination Suit Settled

    karrikon replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy to hear this. So an exterminator and window washer work harder than a nurse in an ICU, REHAB or Ortho? I highly doubt that. I know a nurse who tore her rotator cuff because she had to...

  2. Do any colleges accept an associates degree from excelsior for a bridge to BS?

    karrikon replied to Lexilou08's topic in Excelsior College

    Pacific Union in Napa area is supposed to take Excelsior courses. Contact (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME). That is, f you want to move. I moved back to Cali and had to drop Excelsior, even though I took all...

  3. LPT to LVN

    karrikon replied to JohnnyTamas's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nope, not for me. A lady that was handling my application with the BVNPT suddenly retired and didn't finish my application. I am still working as an LVN

  4. Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

    karrikon replied to lynnie88's topic in School, College Programs

    Is this program coming back anytime soon? Nobody seems to know anything, even the admissions

  5. Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

    karrikon replied to lynnie88's topic in School, College Programs

    I've been in touch with someone at U of P and it sounds like the program is not currently active. I am looking into Pacific Union out of Napa. Let me know it you hear of any

  6. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

    karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California Nursing

    Can you tell me how difficult the ACT is? And is it just English portion? Hope all is well with the program. Guess you are attending Travis AFB

  7. Pacific Union College acceptance

    karrikon replied to ae1021's topic in California Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get notification of acceptance or denial for Pacific Union? I applied a little over a month ago to the LVN to RN program. I am wondering how long it will be...

  8. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

    karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for the comment. I sent my application out last week. I may ask you more questions in the future if you don't

  9. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

    karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California Nursing

    I have a great GPA but not a great tester. I appreciate your response. I better study up if I want to get accepted,

  10. Pacific Union College LVN to RN

    karrikon replied to Bronxand's topic in California Nursing

    Can you tell me if you have to take ACT and TEAS before you apply? How are you liking it so far? I live in Vallejo and have been seeking out this program since I lived back in NC. It seems like the...

  11. Took NCLEX in 2016 but Cannot Get Nursing Job

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Starting out in Skilled nursing, aka SNIF seems to be a good start for many nurses I know. Just a

  12. CNA Overlooked for Advancement

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    That's what I was thinking...I have heard this all too often. If you are too good, they block you from leaving. Eventually, people get frustrated and just move on. I would go to

  13. Langley Porter at UCSF- anyone an RN there?

    karrikon replied to williams88's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, This is a year late. But, I just moved to the area in December. I work for City of SF Behavioral Health as a LVN. I hear UCSG Langley Porter is a great place and doe fine work helping the mentally...

  14. Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    karrikon replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    University of Phoenix? I need an LVN to RN or LVN to BSN. I just started supervisory job with City of

  15. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    karrikon replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School, College Programs

    And, can anyone share the prereqs or admissions

  16. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    karrikon replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School, College Programs

    And, can anyone share the prereqs or admissions

  17. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    karrikon replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School, College Programs

    Can you clarify if BOTH Modesto and Sacramento have the LVN to BSN program? I keep hearing different

  18. Violence in Nursing

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I like that. I will use it if I ever have

  19. Violence in Nursing

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the question was for you. I heard a lo of wisdom and experience in your suggestions. I figured you must have had a lot of well-rounded career experience. Thank you for

  20. Violence in Nursing

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Damn, you're good! Are you in management? You could be a

  21. Violence in Nursing

    karrikon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a psych tech in a hospital. A male and female nurse brought charges against a violent patient. Most patients have enough knowledge to know right from wrong when they are not having a...

  22. San Bernardino valley college Waitlist

    karrikon replied to karen27's topic in California Nursing

    What is the reactivation notice? I was wondering when I

  23. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    karrikon replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I moved back to CA in December. It took me 2.5 months to find a job. It was super low paying LVN job, but it was the only one who responded. I had to walk in the door to apply. This is the...

  24. Feel like a horrible nurse!

    karrikon replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed...what they said...you did

  25. MENTAL HEALTH LVN jobs in SoCal

    karrikon replied to lulu67's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know roughly how much Glendale Adventist pays? Looking for a 12 hour position in mental