j0nathanv

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1. Credibility of Walden University

   j0nathanv replied to angie16451's topic in NP

   I find it laughable that people consider online schools as a "not up to par" with traditional schools argument. You know because your instructor reading from a powerpoint is such a quality type of education. Prospective employers do not ask where you...

2. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   Yeah I'm taking critical care and Management over the summer. This is assuming I actually pass Peds. Its not fair to say 50% in summer school fail, more like 50% fail in flexes as well. If you ask around everyone will tell you OB and Peds is the hard...

3. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   To answer the question about day hour, for our class and our class only the decided to do away with the "day" classes per se. Yes you can have clinicals from 6am to 2pm or something of that nature on Monday and Tuesday; however all classes were conso...

4. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   I haven't heard of one Generic student liking the program at all, unless they are graduating or are doing well. Its super hard for them. I have a few friends who did nothing but complain the entire semester, and even had some teachers tell them thats...

5. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   I have found the teachers so far to be very helpful. Often times they give you a hint as too what may be on the test, chances are its on the test. Depending on the ebb and flow of the class, they may have you "focus" on a specific disease. What I mea...

6. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   I read this but am headed to work atm. Once I get settled Ill reply to you.

7. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   Your semesters will look like this for the next year, while you can potentially double up to graduate a few months early its not recommended.This is shooting from the hip mirroring what I am doing now. Jan - May: Medsurge Complex + clinical and Ment...

8. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   Congrats on your acceptance! I will see you on orientation day, Ill be on hand to answer any mobility questions you may have during the day, or if you have any now Id be happy to answer them for you.

9. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

   j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

   I work Fri, Sat and Sunday night doing pediatric home health. So there no conflict with my schedule. For others during the day its pretty hectic for them. The workload isnt too terrible yet for the 1Q. So yes you can work a full time job so long as y...

10. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

    j0nathanv replied to j0nathanv's topic in Texas

    Oh and one more thing for those that think they dont have the grade. I applied back in January. I had a 3.4 GPA. I was MISSING Chemistry, Growth and Microbiology. I am taking micro right now with my nursing classes. Not fun but you gotta do what you ...

11. San Antonio College Mobility Program LVN to RN

    j0nathanv posted a topic in Texas

    I am currently enrolled for the 2010-2011 LVN Mobility program here at good ole San Antonio College. I know a lot people wonder what SAC is like; so like me they google only to come up with like 3 year old posts, which are irrelevant to the current c...

12. Galen vs SAC (San Antonio, TX)

    j0nathanv replied to katy0504's topic in Texas

    Figure Id reply to this post as when people google it its the 1st one to pop up. Just gonna copy paste a replay from my friends FB so its formatted strange sorry but you will get the geist From what I heard that Gaylen is disorganized and have ******...

13. LVN to RN - Which Option ( San Antonio)

    j0nathanv posted a topic in Texas

    Hello all. I hope everyone is having a great day/night. I have a question to those of you who have taken their LVN to RN program here in San Antonio. Here is my situation. I have been accepted to SAC and St Phillips. I have also been really thinking ...

14. Anyone going to Haiti?

    j0nathanv replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently on the short list to head out in the next 7-10 days. I am an LVN with 1 year experience in Med Surg and Peds. I went thru Angel Staffing as they seem to be the company thats organizing it here in South Texas. I hope this helps!

15. Is low census a problem at your hospital???

    j0nathanv replied to prosperouschick's topic in Texas

    I used to work at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. Our patient census went from a full board of 30 down to 12-15 over the weekend. Beng cancelled and put on call didnt work for me. Additionally, being a Med surge floor we would typicaly...