Christine2009

Christine2009

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  1. to all those researching LVN schools--here are my findings and opinons

    Christine2009 replied to eaquino1265's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone, I am a student at Gurnick in Concord (evening program) and have to say that I am loving the experience there. I just finished my first module and ended up with all A's! The instructors...

  2. Interview @ Ca prison this Friday.Can anyone give advice for the LVN interview??

    Christine2009 replied to luckie's topic in Correctional

    LVNJW, Thank you for getting back to me...good luck with the interview tomorrow and let us know how it

  3. Interview @ Ca prison this Friday.Can anyone give advice for the LVN interview??

    Christine2009 replied to luckie's topic in Correctional

    LVNJW, How long did it take from the time you applied until they called you for an interview? I am looking into correctional nursing myself and looking at Vacaville, but San Quentin pays more...any...

  4. failed rn program, what are my options?

    Christine2009 replied to raya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best thing to do is contact the school, explain what happened and see what they say. The worst that can happen is repeating what you all ready have done, but consider it a review. I was dropped...

  5. Finished my First Term!

    Christine2009 replied to futurenurse0115's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As far as the HESI goes, you have a six week review for the test...the class that just graduated that went to the review, passed the HESI with flying colors...the 9 people that did not go to the...

  6. Finished my First Term!

    Christine2009 replied to futurenurse0115's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! I also just finished with my first term with a 4.0 as well...now I want to graduate with honors so I while on my 2 week break, I am studying for the next

  7. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    Christine2009 replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was not trying to sound harsh and appoligize if I offended anyone. I just know from working in a LTC myself as a CNA, the LVN's are always swamped with paperwork, along with pt load. Sometimes the...

  8. My Friend's Test Question

    Christine2009 replied to traciepooh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would say (3) also and then once the facts are collected, I would notify the social worker...good question using critical thinking

  9. DON not working with my school schedule ...

    Christine2009 replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All I can say to you is that once you get your LVN, we will see if you will answer a call light while passing meds. FYI when you pass meds, you can not just leave the cart and tend to the pt. CNA's...

  10. Just Starting my LPN Program...

    Christine2009 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The classes you are about to take are a piece of cake compared to actual nursing program...I also work 30 hours a week and go to school full time and in the program I am maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Once...

  11. LVN at American Career College, OC

    Christine2009 replied to rileyc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    81% pass rate is not bad although you want to look at schools that have pass rates in the high 90's or 100%. As far as the program goes, it is very intense and requires a lot of time and dedication. I...

  12. One year LVN programs in Bay Area/Contra Costa?

    Christine2009 replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    MaleNurse4Hire, I am not sure if they cover that. The best thing to do is call the EDD and ask them. I am no longer on unemployment, but when I was and applied for the training benefit, there was a...

  13. LPN student needing concept map help ASAP!!!

    Christine2009 replied to aricks6385's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    According to my care plan book for a CVA, they list the following: ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion impaired physcial mobility self care defict risk for impaired swallowing impaired verbal...

  14. Work Full Time/ Part Time LVN Student

    Christine2009 replied to happylagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a full time LVN student in the evenings and a full time Medical Assistant in the day. It is not easy, and wish I could lessen my work load to part time, but due to financial reasons, I am unable...

  15. Anyone in CA about to start LVN Program?

    Christine2009 replied to Lw2381's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a student at Gurnick Academy in Concord and love the program! The cost is $27K and the classes are from 9am to 2pm or 5pm to 10pm Monday thru Friday. There is a prereq class that costs $1650...

  16. future lvn student, i got questions

    Christine2009 replied to learningriss's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am 42 years old with a learning disability and pursuing my LVN. I am an honor student at my school and work as well as a Medical Assistant. I study my butt off to obtain the grades I have. It is not...

  17. Nursing 105 Fundamentals

    Christine2009 replied to ShwnySn2BNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would make 3x5 cards of the types of burns, wounds and banadages. Without knowing what the instructor wants you to know is kinda difficult to gauge how to study for the exam, but just make sure you...

  18. FiRST A&P TEST 6 CHAPTERS....I PASSED!

    Christine2009 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do nothing! Concentrate on what you are trying to acomplish and do not worry about who did or did not pass the test. Stay focused on you and you

  19. FiRST A&P TEST 6 CHAPTERS....I PASSED!

    Christine2009 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    WTG!!! You did awesome!!! Keep up the good

  20. i need help for my fundamentals class :(

    Christine2009 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do not get down on yourself it was the first test! Fundamentals is about learning to think critically. You really have to pick through the question/senerio to find out what the question is asking you...

  21. Failed Med Surg by a point :(

    Christine2009 replied to bestcr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was dropped from my last program for not passing med-surg by 1/10th of a point one week before we were to graduate! I tried talking to the instructor, dean, director and they would not change the...

  22. Anyone Starting Gurnick Academy Concord Campus For January 2011?

    Christine2009 replied to Christine2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CarlaC., In the challenge exam for the prereq class it is over Anatomy & Physiology. The campus you are inquiring with should provide you with a study guide of what to concentrate on. Basically,...

  23. Anyone Starting Gurnick Academy Concord Campus For January 2011?

    Christine2009 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am starting at Gurnick Acacademy Concord Campus for January 2011 and want to know who else is going there also. Any advice would greatly appreciated form grads or people in the program

  24. problems finding lvn/lpn student loans in California!

    Christine2009 replied to confused06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why not try and find a school that offers financial aid? There are tons of private schools out there that are Title IV funded. Banks are so hard to get a personal loan from because of the economy and...

  25. Help getting into a lvn school

    Christine2009 replied to Sunshyne1622's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you tried contacting Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts? They have an LVN program with campuses in Concord, Fresno, Modesto and San Mateo. I go there and you get a really good education. The program...