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  1. CA.LVN to RN Bridge Program

    tlynsmith replied to sgherzi4's topic in California Nursing

    I thought the 30 unit option u will only be allowed to practice in CA under your RN license. Most schools offer the bridge from LVN to RN with you having to only take your prereqs and 2 semesters of...

  2. LVN/RN/Working while in school- What to do! :)

    tlynsmith replied to Faye714's topic in California Nursing

    I believe Grossmont has a RN program also. I use to live in EL Cajon, CA. Good luck to you with whatever decision you make.

  3. Mental Health Nursing in California--L.A.

    tlynsmith replied to ctruth's topic in California Nursing

    1. UCLA(good Pay and benefits) 2.Cedars Sinai (good pay) 3.Pacific Hospital in Long Beach 4. Metro State Hospital in Norwalk(federal employee) 5. College Hospital in Cerriotos 6.Augusta Hawkins in Los...

  4. SBSUN Excelsior Article

    tlynsmith replied to featherzRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    http://becomeanrn.com funny how they have Dr. Frye's name listed as being opposed to EC involvement with future RN graduates, he still promotes his courses. He was the one assisting the EMT and...

  5. SBSUN Excelsior Article

    tlynsmith replied to featherzRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well like I said I live in Los Angeles. I have attended Dr. Fryes class in the past. It was always issues because EC did not appreciate him supplying EC students with material to assist them in their...

  6. SBSUN Excelsior Article

    tlynsmith replied to featherzRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This was a very interesting and contradictory story but entertaining. I live in Los Angeles I have friends that work at Kaiser and Cedars that went through the EC Program.These hospitals hired them...

  7. distance learning support

    tlynsmith replied to kimlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wanted to take time out to thank all the EC students that read my thread and have offered their support. I will not drop names but I have had students offering to send me books, have emailed me...

  8. California Hospital Closes Due to Ratio Law

    tlynsmith replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyones view. What is sad is people like my sister the CNA, mental healthworker, etc loosing their jobs. My sister was told today pink slips will be issued in 21 days. It will be based...

  9. What is the difference between a PRN, a RN, a ADN, and a LPN?

    tlynsmith replied to Shanda_B307's topic in General Nursing

    Wow these states and there rules or should I say laws :) I live in CA. LVN x 7ys. I have started IVs, hanged hydration, dc heplocks I am IV ceritified by the way. I have been a ADON, Charge Nurse and...

  10. That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

    tlynsmith replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the bathrooms are yuky. I have seen housekeeping use our bathrooms without cleaning it LOL. No soap, no TP, paper on the floor and floating BM because the toilets do not work properly but...

  11. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    tlynsmith replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Peds- I have a hard enough time raising my own! Burn Unit-- OMG no! too sad. ortho- boring telemetry- no thank you, not stimulating enough.

  12. Heads up for anyone planning on Excelsior

    tlynsmith replied to Agnus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is this a new practice of theirs or is it because students are selling there materials to other students? Just Curious.... Good Luck!

  13. Large man wound care

    tlynsmith replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Where are the MSW, Psych Eval, etc. I used to do HH ... specialized in wound care. We would use hyperfix tape and tegaderm to keep these wounds clean. Have you tried to use these supplies. I have...

  14. Heads up for anyone planning on Excelsior

    tlynsmith replied to Agnus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well... you do the damn thang (excuse my ghetto slang, I promise I am literate LOL) Well good for you. It is never too late to further your education.

  15. Heads up for anyone planning on Excelsior

    tlynsmith replied to Agnus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Curious..... what do you mean your starting over ? Have you taken the NCLEX? Did you only take 1 test then stopped? Okay I am moving on to the next thread now I am becoming noisey LOL. Good luck to...

  16. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    tlynsmith replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG I scared my family by bursting out laughing!!

  17. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for pointing this out. I have a friend that has 16 years experience as a LVN. I told her at the time about the BON making their decision. She called the BON they said if she was enrolled in...

  18. Heads up for anyone planning on Excelsior

    tlynsmith replied to Agnus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for the heads up! I appreciate any positive guidance from a DL anytime :)

  19. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! My co-worker and sister are pursuing their degrees at Univerisity of Phoenix. I have heard only good things about this school. They have a campus not too far from my home. Again congrats!...

  20. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I enrolled in EC it was not automatic like it was previously. I had to send my sealed transcipt ,a resume (which reads I have a remarkable work history and clinical experience) and lastly a copy...

  21. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was one of the ones that met the Sept. 03 deadline. When I called the BON they used the words "grandfathered in". I was also told I will have an unrestricted license . I have friends that took the...

  22. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LOL.... I was not one of those Californians LOL :roll It is sad ...very sad. I have sat down many times with my hubby to discuss me quitting my job.. it just not an option. I make as much as a new...

  23. Online RN to BSN Programs

    tlynsmith replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What do you mean "do it the right way" Its funny to me how others can preach the word. I am one of those LVNs from CA, thank god I was able to be "grandfathered in". I have been a LVNx7 years and head...

  24. Trying to challenge RN boards

    tlynsmith replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I am a LVN, I do not believe I have the knowledge to challenge the NCLEX. My instructor had a MSN she always told us the LVN does the work and the RN knows why the work is being done. I use to think...

  25. what do you recommend?

    tlynsmith replied to NursePru's topic in General Nursing

    Just adding my 2 cents... I was a CNA, HHA then a LVN. I feel that if I was not a CNA first I would not be the nurse that I am today. This is just a suggestion... If you have the time to do a 2-6 wk...