Happy2bLPN

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1. LPN Relocating to East Bay Area Ca - Any Advice

   Happy2bLPN replied to Happy2bLPN's topic in California Nursing

   Thanks to everyone for your advice. I am planning a trip out in mid May - thanks again

2. LPN Relocating to East Bay Area Ca - Any Advice

   Happy2bLPN posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I am an LPN with 6 months sub acute experience planning to relocate to the East Bay area of Ca to be with my family while I pursue my RN degree. Any advice on the job market and school...

3. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

   Happy2bLPN replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have found more luck after getting IV certified. Certifications are key I think - IV / Phlebotomy and Pharmacy. Go to Napnes.org. That might will help. I agree that your resume should be skilled...

4. NEW LPN graduate needs help finding job!! please help me

   Happy2bLPN replied to suavis583's topic in General Nursing

   This may sound odd, but ask your instructors from school which hospital system handles the prisons. They are usually big hirers, the pay is very good, and the job not as "scary" as it sounds. I...

5. should you starte off a cna..before a lpn please responed!!

   Happy2bLPN replied to margueritef's topic in General Nursing

   I am in the exact situation and I agree with all the posters, become a CNA first. I did my nursing pre-reqs, was waitlisted and then enrolled in LPN school. I decided to take the CNA course before I...

6. Dover Business School (LPN Program)

   Happy2bLPN replied to newby39's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your candid reply. That is scary and I will definitely look into it. I appreciate the feedback very

7. Dover Business School (LPN Program)

   Happy2bLPN replied to newby39's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I currently attend Dover for the LPN program. It is very expensive - 25,000 for the sequence. I have just started, but have mixed reviews. First, they are accredited and apparently awaiting associate...

8. working as cna while in lpn school?

   Happy2bLPN replied to rhonda1976's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I work full time as a CNA and attend an LPN program full time days - M-F. It can be done, but it is exhausting. My best advice is to try to work in a position where you can study sometimes. For...

9. CNA's graduating in March-April!

   Happy2bLPN replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hi everyone, Hi Sernedipity- Welcome Starbite:) I am doing well. The class is going well. We had our second day of clinicals this past Tuesday. I have not yet had direct patient contact. This past...

10. Do CNAs with EKG/phlebotomy training make more money?

    Happy2bLPN replied to intehflames's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am only a CNA student but from what I have heard is that if you work in a hospital, you will be taugh these skills on the job and I believe for free. So, it may not be worth the money - maybe try to...

11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Happy2bLPN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RockinCNA8705, Thanks for the info on nights - I appreciate it. I am not interested in nights because I think it will be easier. It is the only shift that will work for me as I have someone to...

12. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Happy2bLPN replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Update - the link I posted did not work - sorry! Try this one

13. Help!!!!

    Happy2bLPN replied to littlenursingmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi littlenursingmommy, I know how you feel - I only had my first day of clinicals and was totally freaked out just by the enviorment. I spoke with my professor about it and she relayed that it is...

14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Happy2bLPN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry - I meant care_baer! See - the night is playing tricks on my eyes - lol

15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Happy2bLPN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Carebear, I am sorry for your creepy experience. She probably just thought she heard something - the dark can play tricks on the best of us at different times! I am a CNA student and intrested in...