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Thanks you guys.. your right I guess I just have a really bad case of baby fever... I only need to get a few classes out the way before I can apply to a ADN program.. my problem is that I am so impatient! But I guess it will all be worth it to finnish school THEN have a baby

Im going to be blunt here!! I want a child!! lol Ive been married for two years and I have baby fever bad!!! I know Im young (20) but I feel I am ready! I'm taking a medical office assitant course now!! anyways I want to be set in my career before having a child sooo I was thinking of taking the LVN route then bridging to RN.. my mom who is an RN(MSN) doesnt think I should do that.. she says go straight for the RN.. but that will be AT LEAST 3 years before I can get an ADN.. with the LVN I can get that in 14 months!! and just bridge later down the road.. I just want to have a family but also want to have a career.. can someone please give me some advice.. is it really THAT hard for LVN/LPN's to find work??

There is a new nursing school in my city, it is a private school and they said their first batch of lvn's will graduate in february '10.. I talked to the woman on the phone and she said depending on how the class does in their exams will determine if the school gets accredidation and financial aid. I found the school on my states board of vocational nursing website, its Oikos university in California. The program is 20,800 which is relatively inexpensive compared to other PRIVATE schools in the area (im going the private route because all the public school near me are IMPACTED up to ying yang) like western career college who charges 40,000 something.. would it be safe for me to go to this school since its approved but not yet accredited... I mean its on the list of accredited schools but it has a star by it http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/vn_schools.shtml please give me your opinions!! thanks you!

Hey Im soooo frustrated right now. I finally decided nursing is what I want to do but Im having a block! have two options.. go straight for the RN or get my LVN and bridge to RN later on.. problem is!!! I live in california and the RN waiting lists are two years PLUS (for a two year program + still have to do pre reqs) AND the LVN classes are ridiculously expensive!! arrgghh (BUT programs are generally 16 months) I dont know what to do! Im 20 years old and married. I wanted to have my first baby when Im 23 and at this rate if I do an RN program I wont be able to have kids until im 26! Im a extremely frustrated and I dont know what to do!! I asked my family and they dont know either! I think Im leaning towards doing an LVN but the price is such a turn off.. especially since I dont qualify for financial aid!! HELP!!

thanks so much..I just really feel like this is getting my foot in the door! Im just so excited I dont know what to do with myself. And now I can pay to go to school to get my RN:nurse:!! I called my mom and grandma..lol they were too happy for me! I have a "job preview" on wednesday..and they said they use this for people that still might be unsure of what the job entails..but I already know what will be expected of me and I just cant wait to prove myself..:heartbeat

Im wondering.. I know I should ask them...but they have a mandatory training for caregivers (50 hours) I was wondering if this is CNA training... they call it "university" heres the link... they said you have to show a skills demonstration at the end of the first 30 days so im wondering if thats what it is.. http://clientfiles.tmpwebeng.com/SunriseLearning/Sunrise_Learning_Framework_FINAL.pdf anyone familiar with Sunrise Assisted Living??

Thanks so much for your support! I actually did get the job!!! YAAYY!!!! Im so happy! I cant believe I got it!! and I think they train you to get your CNA as well.. Im not entirely sure but on their website it says I have to undergo 50 hours of training..so maybe thats what that is?? ANYWAYS!! Im SOOO excited!! only ONE problem!! My husband just got a job opportunity a hour away.. and I feel he may get it! but if he does ill probably just have to commute because CNA jobs are hard to come by out here in california

I just went through the phone book and called every single nursing home! I finally got an interview and now Im waiting on the call back! *fingers crossed*

OK IM BACK!! I think my interview went great! I presented myself very well against the others i feel. Honestly I think I did better than everyone but there were two women who did have their CNA certificate that were there..and I feel like they are going to get hired by default (although they didnt speak up very much) But I got a chance to show my personality and tell them my accomplishments and skills.. and the great thing is at the end when the hiring manager was talking about what she was looking for in an applicant..she said all the qualities I said about myself!! I hope thats good.. oh and I also told them how I cared for my grandfather who had dementia and they said they have a whole dementia section and the want someone who has dealt with someone like that before(me?) :-) well.. I really really really really really am hoping that I got this job..it would be soooo PERFECT! they train you to get your CNA and everything! now the wait....

I dont know. I guess im kind of desperate..Ive been out of work for so long and Im trying to get into nursing.. I dont even have a CNA certificate...Im applying as a caregiver so im hoping to stand apart from the other CNA's\.. I spent an HOUR at there website last night getting all the info. on the type of person that they want and some history on the place.. I really hope I can get this! only a couple more hours!

Hey all I have a group interview at a local nursing home tomorrow! I already dont think Ill do well since Im not a CNA yet. I have done TONS of caregiving but it was for my family. My husband just lost one of his jobs and Im hoping this can help put me througha CNA course! Is there anything you guys think could help me stand out from the rest of the group? I know im not certified yet...do you think I should tell them Im willing to accept less pay?? I just REALLY need a job! please help! thank you

thanks for all of your support! it really helps! Im contacting all the nursing homes in the area to see if they are hiring nurse assistants...NO ONE is! ugh..looks like its back to moms house...

Its funny you mention that..my husband has a very good job opportunity in the san joaquin valley where the housing is half! so god willing he will get that job out there!

thanks Ill try Indeed.com Ive been calling all the nursing homes in my area and surrounding area ad they dont provide free training right now. I wish they did..that would be PERFECT but I have to get the CNA course done that Im already signed up for before our lease goes up.. that way at least Ill have better chance at finding a job having a certified skill..

I have my profile, coverletter, and resume at monster.com and yahoo hot jobs.. I also entered 2 babysitter databases, and posted an ad on craigslist as a babysitter jobs ive applied to: banks fast food maintenence janitorial receptionist babysitting assistant dish washer man.. I just worked for a bank and when I lost my job it was quite a surprise..now I cant find another Im just glad we have enough for me to take the CNA course

thank you so much! Its very much appreciated.. I feel blessed enough as it is that we dont have kids yet.. I would feel TERRIBLE! Its just me and my husband and I know that we can survive.. its just going to be a matter of time before we get to where we need to be.. I wonder if anyone else on here is going through a similar situation?

I lost my job about 2 months ago and my husband ad I have been living soley on his income..I have been actively searching for work ever since I practically live on craigslist right now. Ive submitted myself to 100's of positions!. Hopefully will get some calls. but if worse comes to worse we'll have to stay with some family. My CNA course starts Aug 10th and ends on the 28th...our lease is up Aug 30th so im hoping it wont take me long to find a position... and once I get a job as a CNA Im going to start my pre reqs for an RN program My husband has a better job opportunity lined up as well so we're hoping that works out too.. If it does we should be able to get another place sooner.. just a stressful period in time right now... looking for ANY ideas/support or similar stories before my internet shuts off.. hopefully its over soon.. damn economy

I practically live on craigslist right now. I think Ive submitted myself to about 100 positions!. Hopefully will get some calls Monday. but if worse comes to worse we'll have to stay with some family. My next CNA course starts Aug 10th and ends on the 28th...my lease is up Aug 30th so im hoping it wont take me long to find a position... My husband has a better job opportunity lined up as well so we're hoping that works out too.. just a stressful period in time right now... hopefully its over soon.. damn economy

When you do what you love you dont ever have to spend a day "working" congrats

GOOD LUCK!

Well if you can see if you can transfer try that. This is a tough economy right now and work is hard to come by. I would say find out who your boss' boss is and explain the situation to them. Maybe try finding other work while you still work with them so you dont lose money good luck

if you have no work experience you can put your skills you have (i.e. typing, problem solving, time management) and your characteristics (i.e. dedicated, self starting, independent) also put any and all volunteer work you have done and orginazations you belong to. But the highest level of school you completed and any certficates you may have (like CPR) good luck

I just got my life back on track recently. I signed up for a CNA course in my area after MONTHS of searcing for a job and no luck! I was slated to start on Monday but my husband just lost his second job so we wont be able to afford it. At the the end of the month we have to move out of our apartment and try to find one that is half the price! So in all reality we will probably have to move to some "dodgy" areas to achieve this. We have no children to worry about either. We've been robbed before so we are trying to get out of this situation as soon as possible. I talked with the people at the CNA school and they said they will save me a spot for next month. Even then it will be a struggle to pay for it but we'll be able to do it! I was just wondering if anyone who is familiar with the Bay Area has any advice of places I could look to find work even part time or any ideas. Anyone need a babysitterr out there in the Bay Area? I am very responsible and trust worthy. Anyways any help would be appreciated or advice/suggestions. Even just encouragent! These are some tough times now. I need to get in all the advice I can before we shut down the internet

Yes Im very excited! I know you are too! We are about to be in a very challenging/rewarding career! Ive been reading these forums and I know there can be some bad situations like in Long Term Care facilities but I will always keep my head up and do my very best and not let anyone bring me down!

I start my courses on this coming up monday.. im nervous as well.. especially since my course is only 19 days so theyre going to cram everything in a small amount of time